Flatten the "plank" and cut into long strips (julienne) or turn and cut into cubes (dice). Hold the pepper by the stem.
If you meant a specific recipe, here are common dishes featuring pepper "pieces": pepper
If you are referring to black pepper, a "piece" is called a peppercorn , which is the dried fruit of the plant. Flatten the "plank" and cut into long strips
If you are looking for how to break down a bell pepper into pieces for cooking, there are a few standard methods depending on the shape you need: The "Plank" Method (Best for strips or dicing): Slice off the top and bottom of the pepper. Stand it upright and make one vertical slice down the side. If you are looking for how to break
The very top "hat" part of a chili pepper that connects to the stem is called the calyx . Popular "Pepper" Dishes
Open the pepper and run your knife along the inside to remove the core and seeds.