Guidelines For Cooking Fish

Question 1

List the guidelines for cooking fish.

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Answer 1

Choose an appropriate cooking method

Avoid overcooking

Question 2

Explain why should you choose an appropriate cooking method for fish.
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Answer 2

Choose an appropriate cooking method, e.g. frying or stewing, suited to the type of fish

Monkfish is one of the only fish suited to slow cooking methods, due to its firm texture

Question 3

Name a type of fish suitable to slow cooking methods.

Answer 3

Monkfish

Question 4

How should Monkfish be cooked?

Answer 4

Using slow cooking methods e.g. stewing

Question 5

Why should Monkfish be stewed?

Answer 5

Due to its firm texture

Question 6

Explain why you should avoid overcooking fish.

Answer 6

Avoid overcooking fish, as it becomes tough, rubbery and difficult to digest

Question 7

Describe the characteristics of overcooked fish.

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Answer 7

Tough
Rubbery
Difficult to digest