Brunoise refers to which size of dice?

• A. Large dice about 1/2 inch.
• B. Medium dice about 1/4 inch.
• C. Very small dice about 1/8 inch.
• D. Small dice about 1/2 inch.

Answer: (C)

Brunoise is a very small dice cut in classical knife skills, designed to create uniform, tiny cubes that cook evenly and look refined. The size is about 1/8 inch (roughly 3 mm) on each side, typically achieved by first cutting the vegetable into thin sticks and then dicing those sticks into uniform 1/8-inch cubes. This tiny size makes it ideal for garnishes, sauces, and soups where you want texture and color without large chunks. The larger dice sizes described in the other options would produce noticeably bigger pieces and different cooking outcomes, so they aren’t brunoise.