Allumette

Definition

A thin, matchstick-like knife cut measuring 1/8 inch × 1/8 inch × 2-3 inches, positioned between bâtonnet and julienne in size. Honestly, at this point you're just cutting differently sized sticks.

Example Usage

Cut the potatoes into allumette for the most delicate fries.

Origin

French 'allumette' (matchstick), directly referring to the thin stick shape

Fun Fact

It's basically a thinner version of bâtonnet—because French cooking apparently needed three different stick sizes.

Source: French culinary knife skills

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