BFP Lesson 5-7 Flashcards
Different types of eggs (Know your eggs).
- Qual
- Chicken
- Duck
-Turkey - Goose
- Emu
- Ostrich
Nutrients in Eggs.
- Protein
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Iron
Three types of Free-range eggs.
- Organic
- Free-range
- Indoor Farmed
Chickens have free and easy access to outdoors and are able to feed on pastures.
Organic
The amount of outdoor access ______ chicken have varies with some pending much time in barn.
Free-range
Chicken kept inside and fed on grains.
Indoor farmed
Is it safe to eat raw eggs?
No, because eggs pick up salmonella when they come into contact with infected feces.
Why so rotten eggs smell bad?
Proteins in egg whits break down as eggs age.
Where is the best place to store eggs?
- Separated - Fridge
- Boiled - Fridge or room
- Scrambled - Fridge or room
- Fried - Room
- Poached - Room
- Cakes - Room
________ is the term for the arrangement of food on a plate to entice the diner.
Food plating
When judging food, it is the first appearance through our sense of sight.
Food plating
It can also have the visual flavour of the dish by the ingredients on it.
Food plating
Food Plating has three main parts:
- The plate
- The food
- Garnish
The elements that affect the kind of plates and cutlery for a restaurant are:
- Nature of the restaurant
- Size of menu
- Size of the restaurant
Casual dining cafes use common kinds of cutleries and plates, while formal dining like French Cuisine Casual Restaurant requires numerous plates per course.
Nature of the restaurant
The type of dishes will be the basis of the number of cutleries and plates. Formal restaurants have different plates per course versus casual restaurants with a minimal number of cutleries and plates.
Size of menu
It is because the shapes of the plates help maximize the use of the space in the table. The more the large the restaurant, the more they can use different plates.
Size of the restaurant
Four fundamentals in plating styles.
- Create framework
- Ensure balance
- Portion size
- Showcase the main ingredients
Conceptualize your plating and presentation ideas by actual drawing before applying to real food. Check and research for the current food styling on the internet or food magazines.
Create a framework.
Pointers to consider in plating:
1. Combine the right colors and shapes. Make sure each color for every ingredient compliments each other.
2. Balance flavor thru a variety of texture and mouthfeel.
Ensure balance
A balanced meal is one of consideration for food plating.
For Filipinos, we are recommended to follow the Pinggang Pinoy for food Portions. In Pinggang Pinoy, the plate is portioned into four. One portion for starch, one portion for protein, one portion for vegetables, and one portion for fruits.
Portion size
In plating, the main ingredients should be visible and avoid too many side dishes.
Showcase the main ingredients
Guides in Food Plating: Classical plating
- Vegetables, starches, and main dish.
- Tools
- Plating and sauce application
- Garnishing
A guide to classical plating is thru the use of the ________ as a reference,
Hands of the Clock