Mezzaluna

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Mezzaluna with a single blade
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Mezzaluna with a double blade used for chopping herbs
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Mezzaluna with a triple blade used for cutting meat

A mezzaluna (Template:IPAc-en, Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a knife consisting of one or more curved blades with a handle on each end, which is rocked back and forth chopping the ingredients below with each movement.[1] They most commonly have a single blade, but are sometimes seen with two or three blades.[2][3][4]

Name

Mezzaluna means 'half moon' in Italian,[5] after the curved shape of the blade,[5] and is the most common name used in the UK. Other names used include herb chopper, Script error: No such module "Lang"., Script error: No such module "IPA". (from French), makhratah (from Arabic), and Script error: No such module "lang". (from Yiddish).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Use

It is typically used for mincing herbs or garlic, but it can be used for chopping other things such as cheese or meat.[1] Very large single blade versions are sometimes used for pizza.[6] Common uses in Italy include preparation of a soffritto or a pesto, etc. In countries like Egypt, Jordan,Israel and Palestine, it is used to chop mulukhiyah.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Cutting board

Mezzalunas may be found sold with a cutting board that has a shallow indentation in it,[1] marketed as a herb chopper.

See also

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References

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