ways and effects of cooking veggies, preparing veggies

Question 1

The blanched or raw
vegetable, is placed in the
pan then liquid is added
(stock, water, wine) to cover
vegetables, then cooked
slowly

Answer 1

braising

Question 2

cooking starchy vegetables using heat of the
oven, rather than range top. Starchy
vegetables are baked because the dry heat
produces a desirable texture.

Answer 2

baking

Question 3

Vegetables large enough to coat
with breading or batter may be
fried. Quick – cooking vegetables
can be fried raw. Some, may be
precooked by simmering or
steaming briefly to reduce the
cooking time in frying.

Answer 3

deep frying

Question 4

Both methods may be used to
complete cooking or
precooked or blanched
vegetables. Also used for
complete cooking of raw
vegetables.

Answer 4

sauteing and pan frying

Question 5

Vegetables are drained as soon as
they are cooked and then cool
quickly under cold water to prevent
overcooking from the residual heat.
They are reheated quickly by
sautéing in butter or other fat.
Seasonings and sauces are added at
this stage.

Answer 5

boiling and steaming

Question 6

_ veggie requires cooking shorter time in cooking bec they have been partially cooked

Answer 6

frozen vegetables

Question 7

examine all _ products to check quality

Answer 7

frozen

Question 8

drain veggies and place half the liquid in a cooking pot and bring to boil

Answer 8

canned vegetable

Question 9

season liquid before adding veggies to blend flavors of herbs and spices

Answer 9

canned

Question 10

use butter to enhance the flavor of most vegetables

Answer 10

canned

Question 11

what r the 4 effectsd of cooking veggies

Answer 11

changes in texture, changes in color, changes in nutrients, water is either lost or absorbed

Question 12

what are the sources of many nutrients?

Answer 12

potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vit a and c

Question 13

help maintain normal blood pressure

Answer 13

potassium

Question 14

helps reduce blood cholesterol

Answer 14

fiber

Question 15

helps the body form red blood cells

Answer 15

folate or folic acid

Question 16

keep eyes and skin healthy

Answer 16

vitamin a

Question 17

helps heal cut and wounds, aids in iron absorption

Answer 17

vitamin c