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