Finish the following sentence with the best choice: To chop basil

Choices:
- Stack basil leaves and roll into a cigarette. Slice leaves crosswise in a rocking motion with a sharp chef's knife to make thin ribbons..
- Stack basil leaves and roll into a cigarette. Slice leaves lengthways in a rocking motion with a sharp chef's knife to make thin ribbons..

Answer:
Stack basil leaves and roll into a cigarette. Slice leaves crosswise in a rocking motion with a sharp chef's knife to make thin ribbons..