How to use chopsticks properly

Never got the hang of chopsticks? Legendary Chinese chef Ken Hom explains how to use them properly.

1. Cradle one of your chopsticks in-between your index finger and thumb.

2. Place the second chopstick between the same index finger and your second finger.

3. Make sure the two chopsticks are parallel, then keep the lower chopstick steady and move the top one to pick up food. Hold the chopsticks as high as possible. This will give you more leverage.

4. Remember, practice makes perfect. Try picking up peanuts with chopsticks. Once you have mastered this, you will be perfect with chopsticks.

Never place chopsticks sticking up in a bowl of rice. This is bad luck and only done at funerals.

Never lick your chopsticks. Bad manners...

Discover more about Ken Hom here, and check out our range of Chinese recipes here. 

This year Ken celebrates 30 years as the nation’s favourite TV chef. To download a copy of his career anniversary booklet visit www.kenhom.co.uk   

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