Definition
Angled slices made at approximately 45 degrees to create elliptical pieces that increase surface area. It's the vegetable equivalent of cutting on the bias.
Example Usage
The asparagus was cut on the diagonal to look more elegant and increase the surface area for caramelization.
Origin
Basic geometric cutting principle applied to culinary practice
Fun Fact
Diagonal cuts aren't an official French classical cut, but they're so commonly used they might as well be—any chef worth their salt does this.
Source: Contemporary culinary practice, Asian influence
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