STEP 10: TO CUT DICE Rotate the stalk and cut
crosswise in to dice. The split section of the stalk should
hold together as you cut, keeping the strips together.
STEP 11: TO CUT BATONS To make batons for soups or
salads, split the stalk lengthwise as you would for fine dice,
then cut crosswise into 1½- to 2-inch pieces.