Food Guide Facts Flashcards
What is yuzu?
yuzu is a citrus fruit and plant originating in East Asia. It is believed to be a hybrid of sour mandarin and Ichang papeda.
What is Miso?
Miso is a paste made of boiled or crushed soybeans. A culture made of beans, barley, wheat or rice is then added to the paste. The mixture is fermented for as long as three years before it is used. Miso is used in soups and ramen. The paste is also part of dressings, sauces and marinades. Miso has 32 grams of protein, 15 grams of fiber and 17 grams of sugar per serving.
What is Halloumi?
Halloumi cheese is a type of brined cheese from Cyprus. It is traditionally made from a mix of goat and sheep milk. Its texture is creamy and chewy and resembles that of mozzarella. Unlike mozzarella, halloumi is noted for its saltiness and strong smell.
Halloumi has a high melting point and is often grilled. It is enjoyed during the summer months and is paired with wedges of watermelon and washed down with cold beer. Halloumi cheese is not processed with rennet, so it is acceptable to some vegetarians.
What is Tahini?
is a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds, with a consistency similar to peanut butter.
What is Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan gum is a substance made by fermenting bacteria (Meaning good bacterias) with sugars,. It is an additive found in both foods and medicines. As a food additive, this substance is utilized either as a thickener or stabilizer.
Usually used in gluten free baking, used as a thickener normally used by the protein Gluten.
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What is Dashi?
Hot Pot: This ingredient is in the Mother earth
is a class of soup and cooking stock used in Japanese cuisines.Dashiforms the base for miso soup, clear broth, noodle broth, and many kinds of simmering liquid.
The most common form of dashi is a simple broth or fish stock made by heating water containing kombu (edible kelp)
what is Daikon?
literally “big root”
Also known by many other names depending on context, is a mild-flavored Winter Radish (Raphanus sativus) usually characterized by fast-growing leaves and a long, white, napiform root. Originally native to Southeastor continental East Asia,[8]daikon is harvested and consumed throughout the region (as well as in South Asia).
What are Hemp Seeds?
A gift from nature
They are the most nutritious seed in the world. Hemp Seeds are a complete protein. They have the most concentrated balance of proteins, essential fats, vitamins and enzymes combined with a relative absence of sugar, starches and saturated fats. Hemp Seeds are one of nature’s perfect foods - a Super Food. This is one of the most potent foods available, supporting optimal health and well being, for life. Raw hemp provides a broad spectrum of health benefits, including: weight loss, increased and sustained energy, rapid recovery from disease or injury, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, reduced inflammation, improvement in circulation and immune system as well as natural blood sugar control.
What are dates?
Medjool dates are a type of tree fruit that originate in the Middle East and North Africa, but they can be cultivated with some success in a number of desert-like regions around the world.
There are many different varieties of dates, though all share some basic characteristics. They grow on date palm trees, for instance, and are native to hot, arid climates.
Taste
Most people describe medjool dates as having a rich, almost caramel-like taste, and mentions of honey and cinnamon are also common. They are usually served dried, but this drying happens naturally in most cases. The most traditional way to prepare dates of any kind is to allow them to ripen and then sun dry while still connected to the tree. When picked at the right time, medjools need no additional treatment or care before serving.
Whates is Compote?
Compote (French for “mixture”) is a dessert originating from medieval Europe, made of whole or pieces of fruit in sugar syrup. Whole fruits are cooked in water with sugar and spices.
What Kind of sugar do we use?
Evaporated cane Sugar, The least Manipulted form of natural Sugar Availible.
For extra points, what kind of Compote do we make and what dish is it in?
