tle Flashcards
most versatile knife, 6-14 in
French Knife
Longer than paring knife but shorter than chef’s knife
Utility knife
all rounder, straight and serrated blade
Utility knife
Utility knife is also called a
sandwich knife
long thin blades with either a round or pointed tip
Slicing knife
small, short bladed knife used for intricate cutting
Paring knife
butcher knife to remove flesh from meat and fish bones
Boning knife
knife used for cutting through large portion of meat
Scimitar or Cimeter knife
knife used for accurate cutting of steaks
Steak knives
knife used for cutting through bones
Cleaver
70% of meat’s muscle tissue
Water
20% of muscle tissue
Protein
5% of muscle tissue
Fat
Fat contributes to: (3)
Juiciness, Tenderness, and Flavor
fat that is deposited within the muscle tissue
Marbling
fats that protect the meat from drying out
Surface fats
process of adding surface fats
Barding
seperates muscle fibers
Marbling
fat is the main source of ____ in meat
flavor
what do you call it when meats are browned by cooking
Maillard reaction
this determines the texture or grain of the meat
Muscle Fiber
it is composed of long thin muscle fibers
Lean meat
small fibers are called
Fine grained
large fibers are called
Course texterured
network of proteins that bind the muscle fibers together
Connective tissue
white connective tissue that breaks down by long, slow cooking with liquid
Collagen
Elastin is also called
Silver skin
yellow connective tissue that is not broken down by cooking
Elastin
body of a dead animal that is soon to be cut up
Whole carcass
half a body of an animal that is soon to be cut up
Half Carcass
first piece of meat to be seperated from the carcass of an animal
Primal Cuts
portions of large cuts of meat to menu specifications
Fabricated cutsu
pork cut: upper part of the shoulder, widest part
Kasim or Shoulder
pork cut: high percentage of fat and little lean meat
Belly or Liempo
pork cut: from the ribcage of a pig
Pork ribs
pork cut: cuts of the pigs back
Loin or Lomo
most tender cut of pork
Tenderloin
pork cut: part of hind leg, very large
Ham or Pigue
pork cut: Pork knuckle, joint that attaches a pig foot to its leg
Hock or Pata
not considered as primal cut but few usable parts can be obtained from it
Head
savory that is usually acidic sauce in which meat, fish or a vegetable is soaked
Marinade`
3 basic components of a marinade
Acid, Oil, Herb/Spice`
this marinade component breaks down meat and tenderizes it
Acid
this marinade component protects and preserves the food
Oil
this marinade component adds unique flavor and zest
Herb or Spice
type of marinade that is sweet and fruity; Hawaiian Teriyaki Flavor
Pineapple marinade
asian style marinade for pork chops
Pork chop marinade
marinade that has a jerk flavor deep into the meat
Jamaican Jerk marinade
marinade that uses pork rub for seasoning with vinegar and water
Pork rib marinade
marinade that contains ingredients like peanut oil and soy sauce
Pork chop and Tenderloin Marinade
marinade that contains brown sugar, oil, mustard, worcestershire sauce and bourbon
Bourbon marinade
mustard marinade that tenderizes and adds flavor
Mustard-vinegar marinade
method of cooking meat where heat is transferred without moisture
Dry Heat
cooking method that uses hot air to surround the food
Roasting
cooking method that may be covered or open
Baking`
cooking method using an oven with overhead heat
Broiling
cooking method of placing on the grill
grilling
cooking method uses a very hot pan and small amount of fat
Sauteing
cooking method when used on ground, or thin slices of meat
Pan frying
cooking method where submerging into fat
Deep frying
cooking technique when heat is used with moisture
Moist heat method
gentler way to soften meat without boiling
Simmering
hottest moist-cooking method 212f
Boiling
employs hot steam
Steaming
cooking technique where u use dry and moist heat method
Combination method
moist-heat cooking partially covered with liquid and simmered slowly , uses large pieces of meat which are strained and finished in an oven
Braising
moist-heat method where small uniform meat are cooked and served in resulting gravy
Stewing
5 basic principles of platter presentation
- Presentation must have 3 elements
- The food should be easy to handle and serve
- Simple arrangement are easier to serve
- Attractive platter are made of metals, mirrors, china, plastic or woods
- It must look appropriate and attractive not only by itself
uncut portion of the main food item
Centerpiece
serving portion of main food item
Slices
arranged artistically in proportion to cut sizes
Garnish
Five elements of Plating
- Create a Framework
- Keep it Simple
- Balance the Dish
4.Get the right portion size - Highlight the key ingredient
Guidelines in Safe food handling
- Avoid using your clothing in wiping your hand, use paper towel
- Prepare foods not longer than necessary serving time
- Wash and sanitize all utensils and tableware before using
- Clean hands are essential for working in the kitchen
- Wear proper PPE for safety and sanitation
most common method of preserving meat, reduction of water
Drying
method of preserving meat that creates distinctive color and flavor
Smoking
method of preserving meat that contains salt, sugar, potassium, ascorbic acid, phosphate blend, and spices
Curing
method of preserving meat that is stored at 2 to 10 degrees Celsius to retart mold and bacterial growth in a limited time period
Refrigerating
storing at 10C and below, deactivates enzymes and bacteria
Freezing
packed in a sealed cans or jars at 100C and above 5-7kg pressure
Canning
removal of moisture by transforming moisture content to ice and gas
Freeze drying
Food storage chart of Canned products
21, 12 months
Food storage chart of Frozen Products
18-29, 6-12m orig package
Food storage chart of Fresh pork
18-29, 3-6m, orig package
Food storage chart of Sausage
18-29, 1-3m, orig package
Food storage chart of cold cuts
3-4, 3-5 days
Food storage chart of cured bacon
3-4, 1-4w tightly wrapped
Food storage chart of Ham
3-4, 1-6w tightly wrapped
Food storage chart of Ham canned
3-4, 6wk unopened
Food storage chart of Dried beef
3-4, 6wk tightly wrapped