International Cuisines
Skimmed off the top when making ghee.
What are milk solids?
A possible egg substitute in baking for those with egg allergies.
What is a chia or flax egg?
A consideration when menu planning for an event.
What is the occasion, location, season, or dietary preferences of the guests?
A cooking method that helps to introduce the flavor of onions or garlic without introducing FODMAPs.
What is infuse garlic or onions into olive oil and then straining and discarding the solids?
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What is using only the green leafy parts of leeks and scallions but omitting the white bulb?
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What is adding asafoetida powder (hing) to impart a garlicky flavor?
A food to help alleviate naseau.
What is ginger, whole grain crackers or white rice?
The two items served with every Korean meal.
What are rice and kimchi?
It goes up after you eat and needs a hormone called insulin to distribute glucose to the body’s cells.
What is blood sugar?
The purpose of an appetizer.
What provides a burst of flavor that awakens the senses and whets the appetite?
The order in which amounts of the three macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrates) are consumed, from most to least, on the ketogenic diet.
What is Fat > protein > carbohydrates?
A possible consideration when of cooking for someone with a medical need.
What is Knowing whether the client is immunocompromised and what precautions to take?
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What is knowing the portion sizes that the person would likely eat?
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What is asking the client if they prefer only fresh-cooked food or if they want you to stock their freezer?
The “mirepoix” of Latin American cuisine.
What is sofrito?
Two foods / drinks that contribute to inflammation.
What are alcohol and vegetable oil?
The number of 3-ounce portions of salmon can you get from 1 pound?
The reason raw foods must stay below a certain temperature.
What is the preservation of enzymes?
The most energy-dense macronutrient.
What is fat?
Two condiments used in North African countries.
What are preserved lemons and harissa?
A cooking practice you may want to incorporate when cooking for someone with a weakened digestive system.
What are slow cooking, soaking, fermentation and blending?
Industry standards recommend food costs should be somewhere between this percentage of the total cost of a dish.
What is 25%-30%?
An ingredient allowed in the Weston A. Price diet but not in the Paleo diet.
What are potatoes or grains?
Two foods unsafe to eat during pregnancy.
What are raw fish, charcuterie and/or mayonnaise made with raw eggs?
The Middle Eastern tradition of serving a spread of many appetizers and small dishes.
What is mezze?
Three food categories crucial for blood sugar regulation.
What are healthy fats, fiber rich vegetables and protein?
The length of time raw eggs in the shells can be kept in the refrigerator.
What is 3-5 weeks?
A possible factor when people have persistent allergy symptoms but test negative for food allergies or Celiac disease.
What is Histamine Intolerance?
A medical reason foods may taste metallic, bitter or tasteless.
What is a side effect of chemotherapy?