Weighing and Measuring
If a recipe needs 45ml of milk, how many 15mls is this?
3
Name two appropriate preparation techniques for an onion
Dice, fine dice, fine slice, slice
What is an advantage to stir frying and why is it an advantage?
Less fat needed - healthier
Less cooking time - veg retain nutrients
What is one personal hygiene rule you must follow before cooking?
Hand washing, wearing apron, removing jewellery, tying up long hair, wearing a plaster over cuts
What temperature should the fridge be?
1-4°C
You forgot to zero the scales before weighing flour. If a bowl weighs 380g and the scales show 865g, how many grams of flour have you weighed?
485g
Name two appropriate preparation techniques for fresh parsley
Chopped, finely chopped, chiffonade
What is an appropriate method of cookery for chicken and why?
Shallow/deep fat frying - Fat adds flavour and moisture
Baked - Easier to do, less likely to burn the chicken
Roast - improves texture as becomes crispy, adds flavour from caramelised skin
What is one kitchen hygiene rule?
Clean surfaces, clean and dry equipment thoroughly, use different chopping boards for different foods etc
Where in the fridge should raw meat be stored?
Bottom of the fridge
You have a 15ml, 5ml and 2.5ml spoon. You want 72.5ml of water. How many of each spoon do you need?
15ml = 4
5ml = 2
2.5ml = 1
Large bowl, whisk, spoon, cake cases, bun tray, scales, measuring spoons
What is an disadvantage to deep fat frying and why is it an disadvantage?
Can be more expensive - lots of oil and specialist equipment
Lots of fat used - unhealthier
Hot oil - can be more unsafe
What is a hygiene rule you should follow when preparing raw meat and why?
Use a red chopping board/separate board/different coloured knife from ready to eat foods
Sanitise equipment and work area after preparation
WHY - To prevent cross contamination to the cooked foods/to prevent food poisoning
What is the temperature of the danger zone?
5-63°C
If a recipe needs 250g flour and it cost £1 for 1000g of flour, how much does 250g cost?
£0.25
Name two appropriate preparation techniques for a pepper
Baton, slice, dice, chopped
What is an advantage to baking and why is it an advantage?
Oven is easy to use - anyone can to it
Accessible - most people have an oven
Less oil needed/may not be required - healthier
What is a safety rule you must follow when using electrical equipment and why?
Don't use with wet hands/to prevent electrocution/injury
Turn off when not in use to prevent injury or damage
Do not let cables overhang, to prevent injury or damage
What are the full storage condition of plain flour and why is it stored like this?
In a container with an air tight lid, in a dry store/dry, cool place
WHY - to prevent moisture damage/mold growth/prevent bugs going into the flour
The following is added to a jug:
5ml soy sauce, 10ml sweet chilli sauce, 100ml water, 30ml tomato sauce, 2.5ml chinese five spice, 5ml chicken stock cube.
How many ML will there be in the jug?
152.5ml
Name two appropriate preparation techniques for a carrot
Grate, julienne, baton, slice, dice, chop
What is an appropriate method of cooking for eggs and why?
Poaching - Cheaper as only need water
Scrambled - can give a different texture
Fried - fat adds flavour
What is a safety rule you must follow when using a chef knife and why?
Tuck fingers in when chopping
Only hold be the handle
Do not run/hold pointing the blade to the floor
WHY - to prevent injury
What are the full storage conditions for an open tin of beans and why are they stored like this?
Removed from tin, into a container with an air tight lid, in the fridge
WHY - to prevent metal contamination/to prolong shelf life/to prevent faster bacteria growth