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Ingredients

• 1 large Tomato (ripe, firm for clean slices)
• 1 medium Carrot (peeled, for julienne test)
• 1 clove Garlic Clove (peeled, for mincing test)
• 200 g Rump Steak (trimmed, partially frozen for easier thin slicing)
• 1 pinch Salt (helps grip on cutting board for garlic mince)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Wash the tomato, carrot, and steak under cold water. Pat dry. Peel the carrot and garlic clove. Trim the steak and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes so it firms up for thin slicing.

   Time: PT5M

2. Tomato Sharpness Test

   Place the tomato on the cutting board. Using the chef knife, slice the tomato skin‑to‑flesh in a single smooth motion. Aim for slices no thicker than 2 mm. Observe how easily the blade penetrates and whether the slice is uniform.

   Time: PT5M

3. Carrot Julienne Test

   Trim the ends of the carrot, then cut it into 2‑inch sticks. Stack a few sticks and slice them into match‑stick sized pieces using a consistent rocking motion.

   Time: PT4M

4. Garlic Mincing Test

   Place the peeled garlic clove on the board, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and rock the knife tip over the clove repeatedly until a fine mince forms.

   Time: PT2M

5. Steak Versatility Test

   Remove the partially frozen steak and slice it cross‑grain into thin strips suitable for stir‑fry. Aim for strips about 3 mm thick. Note any sticking, chipping, or difficulty cutting through fat.

   Time: PT5M

6. Cleanup

   Rinse the cutting board and knife under warm water, dry with a clean towel, and store the knife in a knife block or magnetic strip. Dispose of vegetable scraps.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g