How to Slice Basil
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Video Transcript
To slice basil into thin shreds or “chiffonade”, remove the leaves from the stems and stack the leaves. Place the larger leaves on the bottom and make a stack of about 10 leaves. Roll up the leaves lengthwise, and slice all the way through. Fluff the leaves with your fingers to separate.
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