- Holding a small knife securely in your hand, place the blade at the top of the potato, with your thumb at the bottom.

- Cut down toward your thumb creating a slight curve. Try to cut in one smooth motion.

- Cut through the other end of the potato.

- Turn the potato slightly and repeat.

- Continue cutting around until seven facets have been cut.

- Trim to smooth each facet and even out the shape.

- Store in cold water until needed.

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