fundamentals of plating Flashcards
fundamentals of plating
- balance
- portion size
- arrangement on the plate
balance
color
texture
shapes
flavors
It is something added to or served with food or meal to make it better or more appealing.
It generally enhances the flavor, food and sauces offered with specific main dishes by providing a balance and contrast to taste.
Accompaniments for appetizers
flavor to compliment the type of meat cooked.
sauce
examples of foods with sauces (accompaniments)
oyster clams cocktails, meatballs.
the variety of preparations are endless; boiled, roasted, hot and cold
vegetable and fruits
examples of vegetables and fruits (accompaniments)
vegetable pickle, fruit salad, vegetable salad
to decorate the dish, chops herbs to add flavor and color to the dish.
garnish
garnish examples (accompaniments)
chopped chives, parsley, grated cheese, drizzle of olive oil, wedge of thin slice lemon
a mixture of substance which can be a vinegar based or mayonnaise based.
dressings
examples of food with dressings
French fries, coleslaw, canape’, fried calamares
examples of food with dressings
French fries, coleslaw, canape’, fried calamares