Stocks Flashcards
_____ is a flavorful liquid made by gently simmering bones, meat, seafood, and/or vegetables in a liquid to extract their flavor, aroma, color, and nutrients.
STOCK
Difference of stock and broth?
Stock; can be serve w/meat chunks
Broth; pure liquid
Herbs, spices and aromatic vegetables are sometimes added to enhance the flavor.
STOCK
TRUE OR FALSE?
(When preparing stock)
You can boil it to extract the flavor.
False
What parts of animal are recommended when preparing stocks?
• Knuckle
• Bones
• Ribs
• Head
• Legs
(Preparing stocks)
Recommended herbs/spices
• onions
• ginger
• lemongrass
• bayleaf
• corn
• pepper
• rosemary
TRUE OR FALSE?
(Preparing stocks)
Do not put herbs/spices too much if you are going to use stock as base on soup and sauces.
TRUE
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
– enumerate
• Nourishing Element
• Mirepoix
• Bouquet Garni
• Liquid
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
It is the most important ingredient in a stock, as it provides flavor, color, and nutrients.
Nourishing element
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
What should we consider when choosing nourishing element for our stock?
• the cuts from which part (veggies/animal)
• freshness
• flavor
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
It may include any or a combination of …
fresh bones of beef, lamb, chicken, fish, veal, or game; meat or fish trimmings; and vegetables
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
Usually, the nourishing element makes up around _____ of a stock.
Five parts
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
It is a mixture of coarsely chopped vegetables, which are carrot, celery, and onion.
Mirepoix
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
Mirepoix is used to flavor…
stocks and various dishes
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
Most stocks are made up of _____ mirepoix.
One part
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
It is a combination of fresh herbs and vegetables bundled together with twine and then added to a stock to give it more flavor.
Bouquet Garni
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
Bouquet Garni It is typically…
removed before the stock is used
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
It makes up around one part of a stock.
Bouquet garni/mirepoix
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
Define what is the purpose of liquid in making stocks?
Water or wine are ordinarily used to simmer the nourishing element, mirepoix, and bouquet garni to make a flavorful stock.
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
The liquid should be ______ to bring out maximum flavor and to keep the stock from becoming cloudy during the cooking process.
At the room temperature
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
Fresh/dried leaves are examples of…
Bouquet Garni
COMPONENTS OF A STOCKS
Why is it important that the liquid is at room temperature?
• to bring out maximum flavor
• to keep the stock from becoming cloudy during the cooking proces
TRUE OR FALSE?
Making stock is simple and easy, and it does take in a short period of time.
False; it takes a long period of time
Principles in Making Stocks
Always start cooking stock in _____ water, which help in dissolving blood and other impurities that may be in the nourishing element, as well as the other ingredients.
Room temperature/cold water
Principles in Making Stocks
When you start cooking stock, why do we have to use water at a room temperature/cold?
It helps in dissolving blood and other impurities that may be in the nourishing element, as well as the other ingredients.
Principles in Making Stocks
If hot water is used in cooking stock the impurities will…
• coagulate at a faster rate
• will remains dispersed in the stock
• will make the stock cloudy
Principles in Making Stocks
Simmer the stock gently. After the liquid comes to a boil, ____ the heat and let it simmer down.
Lower the heat
Principles in Making Stocks
Simmering VS. Boiling
simmering draws out the natural flavors of the ingredients than boiling
Principles in Making Stocks
(Recommended time for simmering the stocks for optimal flavor)
Fish bones
30-45 minutes