How to Rocher

A rocher, or one-handed quenelle, is a way to give a beautiful oval shape to a homogenous mass of food—think beef tartar or chopped spinach. Learn more about this technique here: At ChefSteps, we don’t tell you how to cook, we show you—with recipes designed to inspire and educate, tested techniques for successful results at home, and a lively forum where you’ll chat with other chefs and home-cooking enthusiasts. Visit for more videos, recipes, cla