Cooking Methods
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Fundamentals Part 21
Saudi Cuisine
100

What is the temperature range of Boiling?

100C

100

What technique is applied to onions when it should be cooked until transparent?

Sweating

100
True or False: 

The rice size used for a Risotto is long grain rice. 

False.

100
What are the four ingredients in a Mirepoix?

Leeks, Celery (Celeriac), Onions & Carrots

100

What are the four main regions of the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia?

Ar'Ar, Al Jawf, Tabuk, Hail

200

What is the temperature of Simmering?

86 - 99C

200

How long does it need prepare a Beef Stock?

4 hours 

200

Why do we add stock gradually in the preparation of a Risotto?

To avoid the rice from sticking to the pan.

200
What is the difference between a Stock and a Broth?

Stock is prepared with bones and Broth prepared with meat. 

200

What are two (2) main food sources in the northern region?

Fish, Meat, Vegetables & Fruits & Dates

300

What is the temperature range of Poaching?

55-85C

300

What are the three types of Roux?

White, Blonde and Brown

300

Which part of beef has the best bones to prepare a stock?

The Back

300

What is the correct time to prepare a White stock?

2 hours

300

What is the end of the season of dates in Al Jawf called?

Hilwat Al Jawf

400
What are the five methods of poaching?

In a Bain Marie Without movement 

In a Bain Marie With movement 

In a bag 

In a little liquid 

In a alot of liquid

 

400

Why is the head and tail of fish removed when preparing a stock?

To avoid cloudiness 

400

Which type of heating method is simmering?

Convection Heat

400

What are the four categories of Soup?

Clear, National, Creamy (Thick or Puree), Special

400

What are the main sources of meat in the Northern Region?

•Camel.

•Lamb (Nuaimi).

•Lamb (Najdi).

•Chicken.

500

What is the temperature range of Blanching?

100C

500

What is the difference between the Veloute and Bechamel Sauce?

Veloute is a stock based and the Bechamel is from Milk 

500

What are the four types of Heating methods?

Direct, Convection, Radiation & Combination 

500

What is the definition of Maillard reaction?

The caramelization of the sugars and breaking down of amino acids through heat. 

500

Name two (2)countries had a huge influence on the food & agriculture in the northern region?

Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Syria