Bastonet

/ˌbæstəˈnɛt/ noun

Definition

A small stick or baton-shaped vegetable cut or garnish used in cooking, typically potatoes or other vegetables cut into thin batons.

Etymology

From French 'bâtonnet,' a diminutive form of 'bâton' meaning 'stick' or 'baton,' derived from Latin 'bastum.' The culinary term is standard in French cooking terminology.

Kelly Says

Bastonets are what professional chefs call their vegetable cuts, and learning the exact thickness and length is one of the first tests in culinary school—it's how you prove you understand precision!

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