A mezzaluna (/ˌmɛtsəˈluːnə/Script error: No such module "Respell"., Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a knife consisting of one or more curved blades with a handle on each end, which is rocked back and forth chopping the ingredients below with each movement.[1] They most commonly have a single blade, but are sometimes seen with two or three blades.[2][3][4]
Mezzalunas may be found sold with a cutting board that has a shallow indentation in it,[1] marketed as a herb chopper.
Script error: No such module "Lang". means literally 'half moon' or 'crescent' in Italian, after the curved shape of the blade,[5] and is the most common name used in the UK. Other names used include "herb chopper", Script error: No such module "Lang". (from French, Script error: No such module "IPA".), Script error: No such module "lang". (from ArabicScript error: No such module "Lang".),[6] and Script error: No such module "lang". (from YiddishScript error: No such module "Lang".).[citation needed]
It is typically used for mincing herbs or garlic, but it can be used for chopping other things such as cheese or meat.[1] Very large single blade versions are sometimes used for pizza.[7] Common uses in Italy include preparation of a soffritto or a pesto, etc. In countries like Egypt, Jordan and Palestine, it is used to chop mulukhiyah.[6]
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