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All purpose knife (Santoku & Bunka)

The art of cooking depends on the quality of the tools you use, and Japanese knives have long earned a reputation for excellence in the culinary world. Among these knives, the Santoku and Bunka stand out as versatile all-purpose Japanese knives. Learn more about the characteristics and history of these two iconic knives, as well as their advantages in the modern kitchen.

Santoku

Bunka

Les couteaux tout-usage japonais, tels que le Santoku et le Bunka, incarnent l'art et la tradition de la cuisine japonaise tout en répondant aux besoins modernes des cuisiniers du monde entier. Le Santoku est synonyme de polyvalence, tandis que le Bunka brille par sa précision. Choisir entre ces deux couteaux dépendra de vos préférences personnelles et des tâches que vous effectuez le plus souvent en cuisine. Quoi qu'il en soit, investir dans un couteau japonais de qualité est un choix judicieux pour améliorer vos compétences culinaires et votre plaisir lors de la préparation des repas.

Le Santoku

Le Santoku

Le Santoku, dont le nom signifie "trois vertus" ou "trois utilisations", tire son nom de sa polyvalence. Il a été développé au Japon au 20e siècle comme une réponse à la popularité croissante des couteaux de chef occidentaux. Conçu pour répondre aux besoins des cuisiniers japonais tout en adoptant des éléments de la cuisine occidentale, le Santoku est rapidement devenu un incontournable dans les cuisines du monde entier.

Le Santoku se caractérise par une lame large et rectangulaire finissant en pointe « Kamagata » comparable à la forme d’un bec d’oiseau. Généralement de 15 à 18 cm de longueur la lame à deux biseaux est parfaitement adaptée à une multitude de tâches en cuisine. La pointe de la lame est légèrement courbée, permettant des mouvements de balancier fluides lors de la coupe, et la largeur de la lame facilite la collecte des aliments coupés.

Polyvalence en Cuisine Le Santoku excelle dans la préparation de viandes, de poissons, de légumes et même de fruits. Il est idéal pour hacher, trancher, émincer et découper finement. Sa polyvalence en fait l'outil préféré des chefs amateurs et professionnels du monde entier.

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Le Bunka

Le Bunka

En terme de couteau tout usage, ce type de lame japonaise est polyvalente et trouve ses racines dans la tradition. Contrairement au Santoku, le Bunka est plus récent et moins connu en dehors du Japon, mais il gagne rapidement en popularité grâce à ses capacités exceptionnelles en cuisine.

Le Bunka se distingue par sa lame élégante, pointue et légèrement incurvée. La taille de la lame varie généralement entre 150 mm et 180 mm, ce qui en fait un couteau aussi maniable que le Santoku.

Le Bunka est un véritable couteau tout-usage japonais. Sa forme permet une grande précision, ce qui le rend idéal pour découper des légumes fins, des herbes, ainsi que pour de légères tâches de boucheries de viande ou de préparation de sushis. La pointe de la lame est également utile pour effectuer des coupes minutieuses et artistiques.

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All purpose knife (Santoku & Bunka)

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