Saftey
Name 2 PPE required in a TAS Kitchen when cooking
Apron & enclosed leather shoes
Which piece of equipment is used to to sift flour?
sieve
What does it means if Australia Imports Lamb?
Australia gets lamb from another country.
What is a plant tag?
A plant identification tag that gives growing information
What do breadcrumbs and egg do in a mince meat mixture when making patties?
Binds the patties
Why should saucepan handles be turned towards the inside of the stove top?
So they are not bumped.
what is it called when you use an electric mixer to mix butter, sugar and vanilla?
creaming the butter
What is a benefit and a negative in regard to caged egg farming?
+ cheaper eggs
+ hens wellbeing is highly monitored
+ less space for more hens/eggs
- Hens don't have room to walk/play
What does animal welfare mean?
The physical and mental state of an animal in relation to the conditions in which it lives and dies.
Why do you brush pastry with egg when baking something like sausage rolls?
To brown the pastry.
Why do we not wear rings or jewellery when cooking?
The bacteria under the jewellery could get in the food
what is the difference between dicing and chopping?
dicing you cut into small cubes, chopping you cut roughly into small pieces.
What percent of the average Australian food shop is wasted?
14%
What is the benefit of mulching?
keeps the sun off the roots of plants and prevents the water from evaporating
How many mls are in a cup of milk?
250 ml
What kind of bowls do not go in the microwave and why?
metal - they can spark and start a fire
which piece of equipment is used to strain noodles?
Colander
Name 3 things that must be on a food label
+ Date marking
+Product name
+net weight
+nutrition information
+usage instructions
+ingredients
+manufacturer's details
What is the difference between organic eggs and free range eggs?
organic eggs come from hens that have only been fed organic foods and the pastures have not had andy chemical sprays
what does "al dente" mean
"to the tooth"
What is the term for when bacteria or allergens are unintentionally transferred from one food or surface to another?
cross-contamination
What are the correct oven temperatures for moderate and hot?
180 degrees C and 220 degrees C
How do you properly measure a cup of flour?
1. Fluff up the flour so that it is not packed down.
2. Gently spoon the flour into the measuring cup
3. Use the flat side of a knife to level off measuring cup
Define Food Miles and suggest 1 way an individual can reduce their food miles
Food Miles is the distance food travels between where it is grown/ caught or processed and your dinner plant. Individuals can buy local ingredients or grow some of their own ingredients.
Name 5 ingredients in bruschetta - Salt and Pepper do NOT count.
Bread
Tomato
Mince garlic
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
parmesan cheese
basil