Las Cookery Week 3 & 4
Las Cookery Week 3 & 4
Las Cookery Week 3 & 4
PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY SHEET OF PAPER TO WRITE YOUR ANSWER. BUT YOU HAVE TO
ANWER IMMEDIATELY ON THE SPACE PROVIDED ON THIS LAS/MODULE. READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE GIVEN QUESTIONS. DO NOT FORGET
TO WRITE YOUR NAME AND SECTION.
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3. Braising
The blanched or raw vegetable, is placed in the
pan then liquid is added (stock, water, wine) to cover
vegetables, then cooked slowly.
4. Baking
Cooking starchy vegetables using heat of the oven,
rather than range top. Starchy vegetables are baked
because the dry heat produces a desirable texture.
5. Deep – frying
Vegetables large enough to coat with breading or
batter may be fried. Quick – cooking vegetables can be
fried raw. Some, may be precooked by simmering or
steaming briefly to reduce the cooking time in frying.
Don‘t overcook.
Prepare vegetable as close to service time as possible and in small quantities.
If the vegetable must be cooked ahead, undercook slightly and chill rapidly. Reheat
at service time.
Never use baking soda with green vegetables.
Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
Cook green vegetables and strong – flavored vegetables uncovered.
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1. Color
Bright, natural color
2. Appearance on plate
Cut neatly and uniformly
Attractively arranged with appropriate combinations and garnishes
3. Texture
Cooked to the right degree of doneness
Crisp – tender, not overcooked and
mushy
Potatoes, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes should be cooked
through with smooth texture
4. Flavor
Natural flavor and sweetness
Strong – flavored vegetables should be pleasantly mild, with no
off flavors or bitterness
5. Seasonings
Seasonings should not mask the natural flavors
6. Sauces
Do not use heavily. Vegetable should not be greasy
7. Vegetable combinations
Vegetables should be cooked separately for different cooking times, and then
combined. Combine acid vegetables like tomatoes, to green vegetables just
before service to prevent discoloration of greens.
1. Good preparation and cooking techniques – Proper cutting and cooking of vegetables
2. Professional Skills- Ability to perform according to required standards
3. Visual Sense- Effective food presentation depends on the understanding of techniques
involving balance arrangement, and garniture.
Balance
Select foods and garnishes that offer variety and contrast. This should be
applied to colors, shapes, textures and flavors.
Portion size
Match portion sizes and plates
Balance the portion sizes of the items on the plate
Arrangement on the plate
Many chefs display their creativity in plating presentations. One
important thing is, to keep in mind the convenience and comfort of the
diner when plating.
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Classic arrangement:
A starch or vegetable item heaped in the center, the main item sliced and leaning up against it.
Guidelines in Plating
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7. Keep it simple.
Avoid making food too elaborate.
Task Sheet #1
A. Name Me:
Vegetables Sauteing and Pan-frying Blanched or raw
Quick-cooking Starchy
1. _____________________ are drained as soon as they are cooked and cool quickly under cold water
to prevent overcooking from the residual heat.
2. _______________________________ may be used to complete cooking or precooked or
blanched vegetables.
3. ________________________________ vegetables can be fried raw.
4. _________________________ vegetables are baked because the dry heat produces a desirable
texture.
5. The ___________________ is placed in the pan then the liquid is added to cover vegetables then
then cooked slowly.
Task Sheet #2
B. Detect and Write:
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*Note: Wear complete PPE (Personal Protective Equipment: Apron, disposable gloves, face mask,
hairnet, and 2 towels: 1 towel for wiping the utensils, the other one for personal use.)
Reflection:
Briefly express your opinion on the passage of this lesson by writing on the space provided.
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ANSWER KEY:
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1. Vegetable 1. TRUE
2. Sauteing and Pan-Frying 2. TRUE
3. Quick Cooking 3. FALSE
4. Starchy 4. TRUE
5. blanch or raw 5. TRUE
Approved:
ELEANOR E. CAGARA
Secondary School Principal IV
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