NAB's preparation Flashcards
What are the 8 preparation methods for preparing NAB’s?
Blending, Brewing, Plunging, Juicing, Mixing/Stirring, Shaking, Muddling, Layering
What is the definition of blending? What are the types of beverages used for blending?
Definition: Continually mixes substances with another substance in a blender so that they combine one mixture
Examples: Smoothies, Frappes, Mock-tails
What is the definition of brewing? What are types of beverages that use this technique?
Prepares tea or coffee by leaving the substances in hot water so it becomes stronger in taste.
What are the different brewing temperatures?
Black: 100 degrees, 2-4 mins
Oolong: 80-90 degrees, 3-6 mins
Green: 80 degrees, 1-3 minutes
White: 80 degrees, 3-7mins
Decaf: Black tea and green tea temps
Instant: 100 degrees
Herbal: 100 degrees, 3-5 mins
Organic: 80 degrees, 3-5 mins
What is the definition of plunging? What beverages use this technique?
Def: Coffee grounds are filtered by pushing the metal piston, forcing the grinds to the bottom of the carafe.
Beverages: Non-espresso coffee
What is the definition of juicing? What beverages use juicing?
Def: Extracts the juice from vegetables and fruit.
Beverages: Fresh Juice (mock-tails, frappes, smoothies)
What is the definition of mixing and stirring? What beverages use this?
Def: Mixes substances together in a glass or cocktail shaker. Stirring uses a stirrer and makes the drink colder. If you shake the cocktail, it dilutes the drink more.
Beverages: Mock-tails
What is the definition of shaking? What beverages use this?
Def: vigorously shakes, mix and cool ingredients together- dilutes the drink more.
Beverages: Mocktail
What is the definition of muddling? What beverages use this?
Def: Fruit and herbs are added to the glass and muddled with a muddler or muddling stick to break down the ingredients and release the flavours
Beverages: Mocktail-mojito
What are examples of environmentally friendly work practices to ensure water efficiency?
Water: Hospitality establishments can reduce their water waste by:
- Rinsing food in a plugged sink rather with running water
- Only running the dishwasher with a full load, and using the water efficiency settings.
- Excess food should be scraped into bins before being put into the dishwasher
-Promptly reporting water leaks when identified
What are examples of environmentally friendly work practices to ensure energy efficiency?
- purchasing energy efficient appliances
- Minimising the frequency of times the freezer and fridge are opened
- Maximising the use of natural lighting during the day and switching off unnecessary light
What are examples of environmentally friendly work practices to ensure the management of waste?
- recycling bottles, cans, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals
- having separate bins for food waste and scraps and composting food scraps
- Using environment-friendly chemicals
- Offering environmentally friendly takeaway containers, cups, utensils and napkins
- Only prepare the amount of fruit needed for the service period
Why are safe and hygienic work practices important in the preparation of food in the hospitality industry?
The preparation of food can carry a high risk of contamination. Chefs and food handlers prepare food in large amounts which increases the risk of poisoning larger groups of people.
What is mis en place?
A french culinary term used to describe all the preparation required prior to a service period. This ensures a smooth workflow, and saves time. It includes preparing tasks involved in preparing, cooking and presenting different foods.
Examples of tasks in Mis en place.
- Placing regularly used items within arms reach, like cordials, flavourings, syrups, milk, juice, etc.
- Ingredients such as fruit should be peeled and cut
- Enough ice should be ready for service
- Clean trays should be near the beverage station
- Prepared garnishes
- Ensure that there are enough consumables on the day of the service
- ## Ensuring that there is enough clean glassware and cutlery
