{"id":26785,"date":"2025-06-28T06:29:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T06:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocinando.us\/?p=26785"},"modified":"2025-06-28T06:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T06:29:24","slug":"slanted-slice-cutting-technique-just-one-cookbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocinando.us\/?p=26785","title":{"rendered":"Slanted Slice Cutting Technique \u2022 Just One Cookbook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Learn the sogigiri \u201cslanted slice\u201d cutting technique with this easy tutorial. This simple Japanese cutting method will help you create thin, flat slices of chicken and veggies that cook evenly in your favorite Japanese recipes.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=252070\" data-pin-description=\"Japanese Cutting Technique\u2014Sogigiri\" data-pin-title=\"Sogigiri: Slanted Slice Cutting Technique\" alt=\"Japanese Cutting Technique\u2014Sogigiri\" class=\"wp-image-252070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sogigiri-9340-Chicken-II.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sogigiri-9340-Chicken-II-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sogigiri-9340-Chicken-II-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sogigiri-9340-Chicken-II-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sogigiri-9340-Chicken-II-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sogigiri-9340-Chicken-II-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sogigiri-9340-Chicken-II-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>To slice thin, flat pieces, we often use the <strong><em>sogigiri<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0cutting technique in Japanese cooking. This simple method helps you cut meat and thick\u00a0vegetables to an even thickness so they cook faster, consistently, and with better flavor. Here, I\u2019ll teach you the <strong>sogigiri \u201cslanted slice\u201d cutting technique<\/strong>\u00a0so you can add it to your repertoire of knife skills and culinary skills in your home kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Use the sogigiri cutting technique in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/oyakodon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oyakodon<\/a> recipe, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/simple-chicken-curry\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japanese Chicken Curry<\/a> recipe, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/how-to-cut-salmon-into-japanese-style-fillets\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Cut Salmon into Japanese-style Fillets<\/a> tutorial next!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-grey-dark-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-sogigiri\">What is Sogigiri?<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Sogigiri<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>(\u305d\u304e\u5207\u308a) is a Japanese cutting technique where we slice thick ingredients\u00a0<strong>on a sharp diagonal<\/strong>.\u00a0This slanted cut increases the surface area and creates thinner, flatter pieces\u2014the word\u00a0<em>sogi<\/em>\u00a0means \u201cto shave.\u201d As a result, the ingredient cooks more evenly and absorbs seasonings better.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=248508\" data-pin-description=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques: Sogigiri\" data-pin-title=\"Sogigiri: Slanted Slice Cutting Technique\" alt=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques: Sogigiri\" class=\"wp-image-248508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-264-9341-Sogigiri-Chicken.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-264-9341-Sogigiri-Chicken-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-264-9341-Sogigiri-Chicken-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-264-9341-Sogigiri-Chicken-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-264-9341-Sogigiri-Chicken-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-264-9341-Sogigiri-Chicken-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-i-love-sogigiri-slanted-slice-cutting-technique\">Why I Love Sogigiri: Slanted Slice Cutting Technique<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-heart\">\n<li><strong>Promotes even cooking \u2013<\/strong> Cutting to an even thickness helps cook each piece of your ingredient at the same rate, so nothing overcooks or undercooks. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Foods absorb flavors better \u2013<\/strong> The larger surface area allows chicken, pork, and fish to soak up more seasoning for improved taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speeds up cooking \u2013<\/strong> More surface area means more contact with the hot pan\u2019s surface or the simmering liquid, so the thin-sliced ingredients cook faster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeps proteins tender \u2013<\/strong> By slicing sogigiri against the grain of chicken and pork, we cut the muscle fibers so the meat has a more tender texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creates elegant slices \u2013<\/strong> For visual appeal, you can cut ingredients like shiitake mushrooms into flat, bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=49611\" data-id=\"49611\" data-pin-title=\"Sogigiri: Slanted Slice Cutting Technique\" alt=\"Sogigiri | Japanese Cutting Technique | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com\" class=\"wp-image-49611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sogigiri.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sogigiri-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sogigiri-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sogigiri-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sogigiri-259x173.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sogigiri-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-description=\"How to Cut Salmon into Japanese-Style Fillets\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=137299\" data-id=\"137299\" data-pin-title=\"How to Cut Salmon into Japanese-Style Fillets\" alt=\"How to Cut Salmon into Japanese-Style Fillets\" class=\"wp-image-137299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Cut-Salmon-into-Japanese-Style-Fillets-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Cut-Salmon-into-Japanese-Style-Fillets-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Cut-Salmon-into-Japanese-Style-Fillets-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Cut-Salmon-into-Japanese-Style-Fillets-3-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-food-for-sogigiri-slanted-slice\">Types of Food for Sogigiri (Slanted Slice)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chicken breast<\/li>\n<li>Chicken thigh<\/li>\n<li>Chcken tender<\/li>\n<li>Pork loin<\/li>\n<li>Fish fillets<\/li>\n<li>Mushroom caps<\/li>\n<li>Various vegetables\u00a0with thick parts, like napa cabbage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Find the <strong>printable recipe<\/strong> with measurements below. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-252084\" data-recipe=\"252084\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump wprm-recipe-link wprm-jump-to-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\">Jump to Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Equipment<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>sharp kitchen knife \u2013<\/strong> I recommend a solid chef\u2019s knife for most ingredients. I use a high-quality\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocgoods.com\/products\/nagomi-damascus-chef-knife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"ext-link wpel-icon-right\">Nagomi Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"\/><\/a>\u00a0that you can find at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocgoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"ext-link wpel-icon-right\">JOC Goods<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"\/><\/a>. You could also use a <em>nakiri <\/em>knife (Japanese vegetable knife) for cutting veggies. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=252069\" data-pin-description=\"Nagomi Chef Knife Damascus \" data-pin-title=\"Sogigiri: Slanted Slice Cutting Technique\" alt=\"Nagomi Chef Knife Damascus \" class=\"wp-image-252069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nagomi-Chef-Knife-Damascus-I.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nagomi-Chef-Knife-Damascus-I-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nagomi-Chef-Knife-Damascus-I-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nagomi-Chef-Knife-Damascus-I-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nagomi-Chef-Knife-Damascus-I-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nagomi-Chef-Knife-Damascus-I-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-sogigiri-slanted-slice\">How to Make Sogigiri (Slanted Slice)<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tilt your knife back 45 degrees or more. Start the cut with a forward motion, then pull the blade through to shave off a thin, diagonal piece. (To control the size of the piece, you can adjust the angle from 30 degrees to nearly parallel to the cutting board.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=252066\" data-id=\"252066\" data-pin-title=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" alt=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" class=\"wp-image-252066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-263-9339-Sogigiri-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-263-9339-Sogigiri-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-263-9339-Sogigiri-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-263-9339-Sogigiri-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-263-9339-Sogigiri-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-263-9339-Sogigiri-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=252067\" data-id=\"252067\" data-pin-title=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" alt=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" class=\"wp-image-252067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-265-9344-Sogigiri-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-265-9344-Sogigiri-3-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-265-9344-Sogigiri-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-265-9344-Sogigiri-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-265-9344-Sogigiri-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-265-9344-Sogigiri-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeat these diagonal cuts while maintaining the same angle and thickness for uniform cuts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=252068\" data-pin-description=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" data-pin-title=\"Sogigiri: Slanted Slice Cutting Technique\" alt=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" class=\"wp-image-252068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-266-9348-Sogigiri-4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-266-9348-Sogigiri-4-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-266-9348-Sogigiri-4-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-266-9348-Sogigiri-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-266-9348-Sogigiri-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Japanese-Cutting-Techniques-266-9348-Sogigiri-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-grey-dark-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nami-s-tips\">Nami\u2019s Tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow\">\n<li><strong>Adjust the angle of your knife.<\/strong> It\u2019s a simple way to control the size of each cut\u2014making it easy to create larger or smaller pieces. The angle can range from 30 degrees to nearly parallel to the cutting board.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a smooth slicing motion.<\/strong> For clean cuts, try to shave off the piece in one pass. I push the knife forward to start the cut, then pull it through the ingredient to slice off the piece. Do not use a back-and-forth sawing motion, which can create a jagged surface and mash the meat, fish, mushrooms, or veggies you\u2019re cutting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slice proteins against the grain.<\/strong> When you look at the meat or fish fillet, you will see\u00a0muscle fibers\u00a0going in one direction. For neat slices, I recommend cutting sogigiri across this\u00a0grain, not parallel to it. Also, cutting against the\u00a0grain\u00a0is the secret to\u00a0a tender\u00a0texture for pork, chicken, and other meats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep a sharp knife.<\/strong> I sharpen my Japanese chef\u2019s knife regularly for safety and precision. This way, cutting is effortless and you\u2019ll get very clean slices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-use-the-sogigiri-slanted-slice-cutting-technique\"><strong>How to Use the Sogigiri<\/strong>: Slanted Slice Cutting Technique<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to make sogigiri, you can use this knife technique to prep your ingredients for many kinds of traditional and modern Japanese dishes. Here are my favorite ways to use these flat, thin slices of proteins and veggies.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-description=\"Chikuzenni is a dish with chicken and vegetables simmered in flavorful dashi, mirin, and soy sauce. It's one of the Osechi Ryori (Japanese traditional food) served on the New Year's Day. #chikuzenni #osechi #osechiryori #japanesenewyear | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=90651\" data-id=\"90651\" data-pin-title=\"Sogigiri: Slanted Slice Cutting Technique\" alt=\"A Japanese ceramic bowl containing simmered chicken and vegetables.\" class=\"wp-image-90651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Chikuzenni-7131-I-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Chikuzenni-7131-I-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Chikuzenni-7131-I-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Chikuzenni-7131-I-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Craving the taste of Japanese curry, but not the heavy gravy? Make my simple Pan-Fried Curry Chicken recipe with a light sauce of savory, complex spices. I use convenient Japanese curry powder and chicken tenders to get it on the table in just 15 minutes.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=250205\" data-id=\"250205\" data-pin-title=\"Pan-Fried Curry Chicken\" alt=\"An oval shape plate containing Pan-Fried Curry Chicken garnished with lettuce.\" class=\"wp-image-250205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pan-Fried-Curry-Chicken-8864-I-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pan-Fried-Curry-Chicken-8864-I-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pan-Fried-Curry-Chicken-8864-I-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pan-Fried-Curry-Chicken-8864-I-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pan-Fried-Curry-Chicken-8864-I-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pan-Fried-Curry-Chicken-8864-I-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-description=\"Japanese Cream Stew, or sometimes called White Stew, is a classic Yoshoku (Japanese western-style dish) made with chicken, vegetables, and mushrooms. Incredibly comforting, you want to soak up the delicious creamy sauce with steamed rice or crusty bread. A one-pot wonder that your whole family will embrace and love! #creamstew #whitestew #japanesefood #comfortfood | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=105320\" data-id=\"105320\" data-pin-title=\"Japanese Cream Stew\" alt=\"A beige ceramic dish containing steamed rice and Japanese cream stew.\" class=\"wp-image-105320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Japanese-Cream-Stew-2323-I.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Japanese-Cream-Stew-2323-I-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Japanese-Cream-Stew-2323-I-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Japanese-Cream-Stew-2323-I-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-description=\"Miso Nikomi Udon (\u5473\u564c\u716e\u8fbc\u307f\u3046\u3069\u3093) is a hearty and comforting noodle soup where chicken, fish cake, and udon are simmered in miso-flavored dashi broth. When it\u2019s cold outside, this dish will warm you up inside out! #hotpot #miso #udon | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=76316\" data-id=\"76316\" data-pin-title=\"Sogigiri: Slanted Slice Cutting Technique\" alt=\"A donabe containing udon noodles, chicken, fish cakes, deep fried tofu, mushrooms, and leeks in a hearty miso broth.\" class=\"wp-image-76316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Miso-Nikomi-Udon-I.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Miso-Nikomi-Udon-I-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Miso-Nikomi-Udon-I-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Miso-Nikomi-Udon-I-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728023590200\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are other common Japanese cutting techniques besides sogigiri?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When preparing Japanese cuisine, I\u2019ll use many different cutting techniques at home. Some unique Japanese cutting styles that I use in my daily home cooking include sogigiri or sogi-giri,\u00a0<em>rangiri<\/em>\u00a0(\u4e71\u5207\u308a, random cut or random shape),\u00a0<em>hangetsu-giri<\/em>\u00a0(half-moon cut),\u00a0<em>zaku-kiri\u00a0<\/em>(rough chop),\u00a0<em>koguchigiri<\/em>\u00a0(\u5c0f\u53e3\u5207\u308a, thin rounds),\u00a0<em>sasagaki<\/em>\u00a0(\u3055\u3055\u304c\u304d,\u00a0shavings\u00a0for burdock root), and various\u00a0<em>kazari-kiri<\/em>\u00a0(\u98fe\u308a\u5207\u308a,\u00a0decorative cuts). In addition, I use many basic techniques are like\u00a0<em>usugiri<\/em>\u00a0(thin strips),\u00a0<em>hosogiri<\/em>\u00a0(thin slices),\u00a0<em>wa-giri<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0<em>wagiri<\/em>\u00a0(\u8f2a\u5207\u308a, round cut), and\u00a0<em>sengiri<\/em>\u00a0(julienne cut). <\/p>\n<p>With a little practice and patience, you can learn many of these culinary skills from my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/japanese-cutting-techniques\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japanese Cutting Techniques<\/a>\u00a0tutorial so they become second nature.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728275520274\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use sogigiri to slice raw fish for sushi and sashimi?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">We often cut sushi rolls or sashimi like tuna or snapper using a special sashimi knife called a\u00a0<em>sashimi bocho<\/em>\u00a0(\u523a\u8eab\u5305\u4e01) or\u00a0<em>yanagiba<\/em>\u00a0(\u67f3\u5203). There are two basic cutting styles for cutting sashimi\u2014<em>hira-zukuri<\/em>\u00a0(\u5e73\u9020\u308a) and\u00a0<em>sogi-zukuri<\/em>\u00a0(\u305d\u304e\u9020\u308a). You can read more about them in my tutorial\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/how-to-slice-and-plate-sashimi\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Slice and Plate Sashimi<\/a>. Finally, one of the advanced techniques that a great sashimi master might use is the paperthin slicing called\u00a0<em>usu-zukuri<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748730090137\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use sogigiri to cut tomato and onion?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For tomatoes and onions, we typically use the wedge cut called <em>kushigatagiri\u00a0<\/em>(\u304f\u3057\u5f62\u5207\u308a).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-252084\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"252084\" data-servings=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-joc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-circle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 10px;border-style: solid;border-color: #F5F5F5;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 wp-image-252067\" alt=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" data-pin-description=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" data-pin-title=\"Japanese Cutting Techniques Sogigiri\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/?tp_image_id=252067\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-inner\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-all wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #E3E3E3;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredients-notes\">\n    <b>Japanese Ingredient Substitution:<\/b> If you want substitutes for Japanese condiments and ingredients, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/ingredient-substitution-for-japanese-cooking\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-28826512\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-28826512\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 25px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-252084-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-252084-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"252084\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-252084-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Tilt your knife back 45 degrees or more. Start the cut with a forward motion, then pull the blade through to shave off a thin, diagonal piece. <strong>Nami&#8217;s Tip: <\/strong>The angle can range from 30 degrees to nearly parallel to the cutting board.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-252084-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">You can adjust the size of pieces by changing the angle of the knife.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-252084-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Repeat while maintaining the same angle and thickness for uniform cuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-card-details\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Namiko Hirasawa Chen<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">How to<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">cutting technique<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-disclosure\">\n\u00a9JustOneCookbook.com Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and\/or pasting full recipes to any website or social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.justonecookbook.com\/content-permissions\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s Note: <\/strong>This post was originally published on December 26, 2012. It was updated and republished on June 9, 2025, with new images and more helpful information to guide your cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/sogigiri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the sogigiri \u201cslanted slice\u201d cutting technique with this easy tutorial. This simple Japanese cutting method will help you create thin, flat slices of chicken and veggies that cook evenly in your favorite Japanese recipes. To slice thin, flat pieces, we often use the sogigiri\u00a0cutting technique in Japanese cooking. 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