Life Skills
Teens Cook: Basic Knife Skills
In this 90 minute hands-on course, teens will learn knife safety and knife cuts, which will improve their cooking.
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14-18
year old learners
3-9
learners per class
$15
Charged upfront
Meets once
90 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
In this course we will go over basic knife skills. We will discuss knife safety, how to properly handle your knives, the differences between honing and sharpening, and when to use different basic knife shapes/types. Students will learn how to maintain their knives for safety and efficiency. We will make a variety of cuts using fresh different vegetables, and discuss why each cut is used. We will talk about understanding why a recipe calls for certain cuts, and what that terminology means. We...
Students will need the following produce/kitchen equipment: 1 onion 1 bell pepper (any color) 1 clove garlic 1 small bunch of cilantro or flat leaf parsley 1 celery stalk 1 carrot Oil, for cooking (only 1-2 tablespoons needed) Seasoning, as desired Chef's knife (8" is preferred) Honing steel (sharpening steel that comes with most block sets, but this can be optional) Cutting board Wok or skillet for cooking the vegetables Vegetable peeler (optional)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
1 hour 30 minutes per week in class, and no time outside of class.
Students will be using knives and a stovetop for this class. Please make sure your student feels comfortable with these items, or have parental supervision available.
Teacher
About Me
My name is Rochelle Van Der Merwe, but most people call me Chef Ro (it's just easier!). I graduated from The Art Institute with my culinary degree, and I have been in the food industry as a professional for nearly 15 years. I have been teaching...
