unit test 9 Flashcards
(4) unsafe food practices
- using same cutting utensils for meats/vegetables ; cross contamination
- having perishable foods left out in the sun/ not refrigerated
- not washing hands/ counter
- not checking expiration dates
buying guidelines
- make sure food is properly sealed
- check expiration dates
- looks proper/right colour
measuring liquids
-use a liquid measuring cup
-place measure cup
on a level surface and pour liquid to required mark. then look at it at eye level
measuring dry ingredients
overflow the measuring cup and then level it off with a straight edge
same goes for measuring spoons
measuring fats
you may use the dry measuring method OR for larger more accurate amounts use water displacement
washing dishes
wash in very hot water, soapy water
wash from cleanest to dirtiest
french toast
should not be soggy
when dipping bread cover it completely but do not let it soak in the mixture
do not push on the bread while it is on the fry pan- just makes it soggy
blender operation
before using blender make sure it is not leaking
make sure blender is firmly together and place hand on top while operating
blades are very sharp, use long handled brush to clean it and be careful when drying
ice cubes are placed in last and to be pulsed to break them up
standards of a pancake
golden brown in colour
uniform shapes to each other
light and fluffy
muffin method
- mix or sift dry ingredients
- make a well in the centre
- add the liquids into the well and stir JUST until the dry ingredients are moistened
- the batter will be lumpy!
-if you overstir the product may become tough or rubbery
frying
to cook in a frypan on medium heat stirring constantly
chopped
to cut into smaller pieces
grated
rubbing a food up and down on a grater making short, skinny pieces
shredded
to cut into long skinny pieces
minced
to cut into very small pieces. ex candy nerd
sauté
to lightly fry in fat on medium, until transparent or soft
boil
rapid bubbling
simmer
slow bubbling
nutrients in an egg
protein
iron
b vitamins
electric hand mixers
make sure mixer is off before inserting beaters
unplug before ejecting the beaters
lower beaters into mixing bowl before turning it on
low-high speed
cooked meat
there should be no pink to prevent e-coli ( food poisoning )
pasta theory
pasta expands 3-4 times
use 3-4 times more water than noodles
noodles should be al dente
once water is boiling add noddles and stir immediately
white sauce
when milk has been added you must stir constantly to stop the forming of lumps
wait until sauce has boiled before adding the cheese
pizza dough
yeast makes dough rise
water must be warm
if water is too hot it will kill the yeast
knead dough to build structure
(4) food groups
fruit and vegetables
grain products
milk alternatives
meat and alternatives
food guide
eat and least one green and orange veg a day
water is calorie free
benefits of eating well better overall health lower risk of disease healthy body weight feeling better more energy stronger muscles and bones