When you think of great knife skills the first style of cooking that comes to mind is that of Japanese sushi chefs. They have a precise way of using the knife and skills that are impressive to watch.
But Japanese chefs are not the only chefs with great knife skills, in fact, this video fromCCTV shows just how good Chinese chefs must be to become a knife master.
The video looks at the training required and the many different knife techniques employed by Chinese chefs, from butchering a chicken to slicing fish and tofu to super thin levels.
The video also shows how Chines chef knifes are made and explains just how important they become to their owner.
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