How to Say ‘Finely shredded cabbage’ in Japanese
キャベツの千切り
kyabetsu no sengiri
[kyah-BEH-tsoo noh sen-GEE-ree]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Shredded raw cabbage is the standard side for tonkatsu and other fried dishes, so it's a classic first job for new prep staff. It's expected to be very fine and fluffy.
Phrase Breakdown
キャベツ
kyabetsu
[kyah-BEH-tsoo]
cabbage
A leafy green vegetable, common in Japanese kitchens.
キャベツを洗ってください。
Please wash the cabbage.
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
千切り
sengiri
[sen-GEE-ree]
julienne; fine shreds
Cutting food into very thin strips.
にんじんを千切りにします。
I will julienne the carrots.
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