l2 Quarter 2 Week 1 - Prepare Mise en Place
l2 Quarter 2 Week 1 - Prepare Mise en Place
l2 Quarter 2 Week 1 - Prepare Mise en Place
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Classifications of Vegetables
C. Fruit Vegetables
-avocado, eggplant,
sweet pepper, tomato
Classifications of Vegetables
cabbage, broccoli,
cauliflower, Brussels
sprouts, bokchoy or pechay
Classifications of Vegetables
F. Onion family
onion, scallion or
spring Onion, leek,
garlic, shallot
Classifications of Vegetables
G. Leafy greens
spinach, lettuce, cabbage
Classifications of Vegetables
H. Stalks, stems, and shoots
artichoke, asparagus, celery, fennel, bamboo shoots
Classifications of Vegetables
I. Mushrooms
Classifications of Vegetables
2. According to Chemical Composition
Carbohydrates-rich vegetables – seeds, roots,
tubers
Protein-rich vegetables –legumes, peas, beans
Fat-rich vegetables – nuts, olives, avocado
High moisture content – mushroom,
tomatoes, radish, green leafy vegetables
Factors to consider
in choosing good
quality vegetables
1.Freshness
Fresh vegetables should be crispy and bright in colors.
2. Absence of decay or insect infestation
3. No mechanical damage or injury
4. Right degree of maturity
5. Variety
Different varieties differ in color, shape, texture, and
sometimes flavor.
Vegetables are good
sources of food
nutrients that are very
important in everyday
meals.
Nutritional Value
of Vegetables
•Vitamin A
Green leafy vegetables are
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sources of vitamin A.
Example:
alugbati, ampalaya leaves,
kalabasa leaves, malunggay,
petchay and sili leaves
Vitamin C
- Yellow vegetables
Example:
cabbage – type vegetables bell
peppers
lettuce potatoes
dark green and yellow vegetables
Vitamin B
– complex beans and leafy greens
Example:
ampalaya tops, kulitis, pepper leaves,
saluyot, dried beans
Complex carbohydrates
Fiber content
Example:
wheat bran ,whole grain breads and cereals, cabbage,
Carrots, Brussels sprouts
Methods of Preparing
Fresh Vegetables
Washing
1.Wash all vegetables thoroughly
2.Scrub well unpeeled vegetables, like potatoes for baking
3.Wash green leafy vegetables in several changes of cold water
4. After washing, drain well and refrigerate lightly covered to
prevent drying.
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Soaking
1. Do not soak vegetables for long periods to prevent
flavor and nutrient loss.
2. Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower may be soaked for
30 minutes in cold salted water to eliminate insects.
3. Limp vegetables can be soaked briefly in cold
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water to restore crispness.
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Peeling and Cutting
1. Peel vegetables as thinly as possible.
2. Cut vegetables into uniform pieces for even cooking
3. Treat vegetables that brown easily with acid
(potatoes, eggplants, sweet potato) or hold under water
until ready to use.
4. Save edible trim for soups, stocks and purees.
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Basic Cuts