Mezzaluna

Mezzaluna with a double blade

Triple-blade mezzaluna for meat

A mezzaluna (/ˌmɛtsəˈluːnə/; Italian: [ˌmɛddzaˈluːna]) is a knife consisting of a single or double^[1] curved blade with a handle on each end, which is rocked back and forth chopping the ingredients below with each movement.^[2]

It is typically used for mincing herbs or garlic, but it can be used for chopping other things such as cheese or meat.^[2] Very large single blade versions are sometimes used for pizza.^[1] Common uses in Italy include preparation of a soffritto or a pesto, etc.

Name

Mezzaluna with a single blade

Mezzaluna means "half moon" in Italian,^[3] after the curved shape of the blade,^[3] and is the most common name used in the UK. Other names used include herb chopper or hachoir [aʃ.waʁ], which is its French name.

Cutting board

Mezzalunas may be found sold with a cutting board that has a shallow indentation in it,^[2] marketed as a herb chopper.

Other uses

It is also the name of a restaurant chain. Both Ron Goldman and his friend, Michael Nigg, worked as waiters at Mezzaluna Trattoria, located at 11750 San Vicente Boulevard in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Nicole Brown Simpson was a frequent diner there.^[4]

References

1 2 Wiener, Scott (December 8, 2012). "A Brief History of the Pizza Slicer". Serious Eats. Scott's Pizza Chronicles. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
1 2 3 "What is a Mezzaluna?". wiseGEEK. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
1 2 Schweitzer, Lisa. "Kitchen Tool: Mezzaluna Picks". Food Republic. Gadget of the week. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
↑ Mosk, Matthew & Hall, Carla (June 15, 1994). "Victim Thrived on Life in Fast Lane, His Friends Recall". Los Angeles Times.

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Mezzaluna

Name

Cutting board

Other uses

See also

References