Safe Food Handling
What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands under running water?
20 seconds or sing happy birthday twice
Water should be warm and soapy
Name a fruit with enzymes that naturally tenderize meat.
What is the max temperature your fridge should be maintained at?
Below 40 degrees
40-140=danger zone
A menu item that is priced individually as opposed to as part of a meal
hint: french
A la carte
How long should you keep deli meats on average?
5-6 days
Fresh fruits and vegetables should be diced then washed before being consumed.
False!
They should be washed first.
What's the correct order for breading a food?
1. Flour
2. Egg wash
3. Bread Crumbs
Where should milk be stored in the fridge?
Towards the back of the fridge, away from door.
Method of cooking by exposing food directly to radiant heat, either on a grill or below a gas burner.
Broiling
Bakeries color code their twist ties indicating what?
Day of the week the item is packaged.
Mondays=Blue
Tuesday=green, etc.
List two ways to prevent cross contamination when preparing a meal
-Wash hands frequently between tasks
-Have designated cutting boards for meat/poultry and fruit/veggies
-Handle raw meat with one hand at a time
-Move contaminated cookware away from prep area
-Cook to proper temperatures
-Ensure fridge is set to below 40 degrees
True or False:
A bread knife should be serrated
True!
What is the maximum amount of time cooked food should be left out before being refrigerated?
2 hours
-Refrigerate ASAP
-In hot weather this is reduced to 1 hour
What is the name of the pan used in traditional Asian cooking?
Wok
How long can you keep cooked chicken in the fridge?
3-4 days
Should poultry be washed/rinsed before cooking?
No! Can risk cross contamination, cooking to minimum temps will ensure all bacteria is killed
When boiling water, what does adding salt do?
Makes the water boil at a higher temperature
Adding Salt also adds flavor
True or False:
Bread should be stored in the fridge
False:
Bread dries out faster in the fridge, it can be stored at room temperature or in the freezer.
Process that occurs when carbs like sugar are heated, causing them to turn brown.
Caramelization
True or false:
Unopened milk can be used for up to 7 days past the sell by date
True, but trust your gut!
How long can you store raw chicken in the fridge before it needs to be cooked?
1-2 days
True or False: olive oil is a good choice for searing, stir frying and high temperature roasting
False. Olive oil has a low smoke point and can release toxic chemicals when temperature reaches beyond spoke point. Canola oil should be used for high temperature cooking.
True or false:
When placed in the fridge, bananas ripen more quickly and become brown.
False!
Refrigeration slows the ripening process, however the skin will become brown more quickly.
Roux
What is Haley's favorite meal to prepare?
Penne ala vodka