Foods Quiz Flashcards
What are the four “Fight Bac” key messages?
Chill
Clean
Separate
Cook
How do you measure liquids?
To measure liquids place measuring cup on a level surface and pour liquid to required mark. Lower your eye to level of the mark to insure accuracy
How do you measure dry ingredients?
To measure, heap dry ingredient to overflowing, then level off excess with a straight edge
Brown sugar should be packed
How to measure both liquid and dry ingredients using measuring spoons?
When measuring dry ingredients, overfill the spoon and level off with a straight edge.
When measuring liquids, do not hold measuring spoons over the mixing bowl. Always measure over a clean cup or bowl and fill the spoon to the rim
How do you measure fat?
You can measure in small quantities using the dry measuring method. Press well into the measuring cup to eliminate air
Water displacement is used for larger amounts and is more accurate. To measure 125 mL of fat, place 125 mL of cold water into the measuring cup. Add margarine pieces until water level rises to 250 mL. Pour off liquid
How should French Toast be prepared and served?
Should not be soggy and needs to be served piping hot
When dipping bread, cover it completely, but do not let it soak in the liquid mixture. If you don’t heat the pan ahead of time, then the egg/milk mixture has time to soak into the bread
How do you mix using the muffin method?
Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl. Make a well in the dry ingredients. In another bowl mix liquid ingredients. Pour liquids into well and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. The batter will be lumpy
If you overstir using the muffin method, you will have a tough, rubbery product
What are the standards of a perfect pancake?
Golden brown in colour
Uniform shapes to each other
Light and fluffy
Frying
Cook on stovetop in frypan on medium, stirring constantly
Chopped
Cut into smaller pieces
Grated
Rub food up and down on a grater, making short skinny strips
Shredded
Long skinny strips (could be shorter)
Minced
The smallest chop there is, teeny pieces the size of a candy nerd
Sauté
Lightly fry in fat on medium
Boil
Rapid bubbling, rolling
Simmer
Slow boil
How can you check if a muffin is baked all the way through?
Muffins should be golden brown and if a toothpick comes out clean, the muffin is done
How do you make an omelette?
You mix together eggs and milk into a bowl
You grease the preheated pan, then pour in the egg mixture
The edges should set at the edges at once. With a spatula gently push the cooked portions toward the centre
While drawing cooked portions to centre, tilt and rotate the pan to allow uncooked egg to flow into empty spaces.
While the top is still moist and creamy, garnish one half of the omelette with filling
Flip the unfilled side on top of the filled side
How do you store eggs?
Store eggs in the fridge
Keep eggs in the carbon while storing
Store with the large ends up
Keep away from strong smelling foods, such as onions, garlic, or smoked foods. The shell of the egg is porous which can allow odours to penetrate the egg.
What are some safety rules about electric hand mixers?
Be sure mixer is off before inserting the beaters
Unplug the mixer before ejecting the beaters
Insert the beaters into the mixing bowl before turning it on
Begin at a low speed then gradually move to high
What are some tips for when making white sauce?
When milk has been added to the mixture, you must stir constantly until the sauce boils. If you stop stirring, the flour will form lumps which can’t be stirred out
Wait until the sauce has boiled before adding the cheese
What are three important points to remember when thickening a sauce?
Add thickening agent to liquid and stir to make smooth
Gradually add thickening agent and liquid to hot mixture while stirring
Stir constantly until mixture thickens. After the sauce has boiled, cook a little longer to get rid of the stretch taste
What are the four food groups?
Vegetables and fruits
Grain products
Milk and alternatives
Meat and alternatives
