Vegetables Flashcards
How to categorise strawberries and raspberries
Soft fruits
What season would u find pears in season
Autumn
Quality points for fresh onions
No bruises
Correct size/shape
Firm texture
No pests
Best before date
Quality points for asparagus
Tips are tightly furled
Free from dirt
Not shrivelled
Stalks are straight
Free from decomposition
Quality points for cabbage
Leaves in tact and not shrivelled
Shape
Free from pests
Best before date
Free from decomposition
Quality points of carrots
Correct colour
Correct shape
Not excessively dirty
Best before date Free
Texture is firm
Benefits of pickling
Extends shelf life
Adds flavour
Minimises storage space
Cost effective
Why is steaming good
No additional fats
Maintains nutritional value
Temperature for hot holding
63
3 vegetables in tempura batter
Mushroom
Onions
Peppers
4 veg that can be stuffed
Tomato
Courgette
Aubergine
Peppers
Lyonnaise potatoes method
Steam or boil potatoes
Slice potatoes
Fry in butter or oil
Slice onions and fry
Mix together, season and add parsley
Duchess potatoes
Mashed potato piped out and baked
Considerations for portions
How many per portion
The size
Cost
Yield from recipe
Fried in batter
Celery
Parsnips
Aubergine
Courgette
Cauliflower
Broccoli
