Department of Education

10 National Capital Region

SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
MARIKINA CITY

TLE - Home Economics

Cookery NC II
First Quarter - Module 6
Factors to Consider in Presenting Egg Dishes

Leslie C. Lumampao
Writers:
Alicia P. Marcelo
Cover Illustrator: Christopher E. Mercado

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 This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the performance of Cookery tasks. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.

This module contains lesson in:

LO 3- Present Egg Dishes

Lesson 1. Factor to consider in presenting egg dishes
1.1. Plating
1.2. Garnishing
1.3. Side dishes

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the factors to consider in presenting egg dishes; and
2. select suitable plates according to standards.

In your own words explain the following terms below. (5 points each).

1. Plating

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2. Garnishing

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3. Side Dish

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 Lesson
Factors to Consider in
1 Presenting Egg Dishes

Before you begin preparing your dish, you should consider the kind of cuisine
you're serving. Are you making a hearty steak dinner, or are you preparing a delicate
side dish or appetizer? You can't start building your plate until all of your flavors are
finalized, so it's wise to have your ingredients prepared before you begin the actual
plating process.

Additionally, you'll want to consider portion sizes before you begin plating. To
do so, focus on balancing your protein, carbohydrate, and vegetable to create a
nutritionally balanced meal. Ultimately, carefully placed ingredients create art, but
presentation should never overshadow taste.

If you own a foodservice business, you know that food plating and
presentation are central to keeping guests happy as they experience your restaurant.
However, plating is often overlooked by chefs who are either too busy or more
concerned with the taste of their dishes. People eat with their eyes, and creative and
thoughtful plating enhances both the look and taste of your food. Focusing on
presentation also allows chefs to showcase their creations and demonstrate to guests
that they're getting their money's worth. While there aren't any hard and fast rules
when it comes to "correct" plating, there are several important concepts to keep in
mind as you prepare and present your restaurant's delicious culinary creations.

An understanding of food plating techniques will help your staff to improve

overall presentation and enhance the dining experience for your guests.

Notes to the Teacher

Guide learners to enable them gain knowledge and
understanding in the factors to consider in Presenting egg dishes.

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 Try some simple egg recipes at home. In a box below, write down the strategies
you applied in presenting the dish. Be ready to share your experiences in the class.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN PRESENTING EGG DISHES

Quality food is food that is pealing to the eye. Eye appeal depends on the skillful
use of form, color, texture, arrangement, quantity, and garnish. The following
should be considered in presenting egg dishes: plating, garnishing and the side
dishes.

1. Create Framework- Start with drawings and sketches to visualize the plate.
Then assemble a “practice” plate to work on executing your vision.

2. Keep it simple- Select one ingredient to focus on and use space to simplify the
presentation. Clutter distracts from the main elements of your dish and might
confuse the dinners on what to focus on.

3. Balance the Dish- Play with colors, shapes and textures to ensure diners are
not overwhelmed. The presentation should never overpower flavor and function.

4. Get the right portion size- Ensure there is the right amount of ingredients and
the plate complements the dish, not too big or too small.

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5. Highlight the key Ingredients- Ensure the main ingredient stands out and pay
equal attention to the “support”. This refers to the other elements on the plate such
as garnishes, sauces and even the plate itself.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:
1. Choose the Perfect Plate
selecting the right plate for your meal is key to attractive food presentation. Here
are some things to keep in mind:

Choose the right plate. One way to conceptualize plating is to think of yourself as
an artist, the plate as your canvas, and the food as your medium.

Choose the right size plate. Choose your plate wisely by making sure it's big
enough to allow your food to stand out, but small enough that your portions don't
look too small.

Choose a complementary plate color. The color of your plate is also significant.
White plates are popular because they create high contrast and provide a neutral
background for your colorful creations. Utilize white space by thinking of the rim as
your frame and consider using the rule of thirds to highlight your plate's focal
point(s). When applied to cooking, the rule of thirds prescribes placing the focal
point of your dish to either the left or right side of the plate, rather than the center.

2. Placing Your Ingredients

Here are a few of the most important aspects to consider as you build your dish:

Plate with a clock in mind. As you begin plating your ingredients, picture the face
of a clock. From the diner's point of view, your protein should be between 3 and 9,
your starch or carbohydrate from 9 and 12, and your vegetable from 12 and 3.

Use moist ingredients as your base. Another rule of thumb is to plate moist or
runny ingredients first, as they tend to move during delivery if they aren't held
down by other foods. One way to anchor runny ingredients is by placing other
foods on top of them. For example, you can angle sliced meat or vegetables against
purees and mashed vegetables.

Serve odd amounts of food. If you're serving small foods like shrimp, scallops, or
bite-sized appetizers, always give guests odd quantities. Serving 7 brussels sprouts
instead of 6 creates more visual appeal, and diners will also perceive that they're
getting more food.

Place food to create flavor bites. Essentially, flavor bites are forkfuls of food that
combine all of the ingredients in your dish into one bite. Creating flavor bites is the
perfect accompaniment to creative plating as it pleases both the eye and the taste
buds.

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Don't overcrowd your plate. Be sure to never overcrowd your canvas and keep it
simple by focusing on one ingredient - usually the protein. Finding a focal point
also ensures that the accompanying ingredients will play a complementary,
supporting role.

3. Pay Attention to the Details

As you place your dish, you'll also want to pay attention to the details:

Think about color and contrast. One of the best-kept secrets to beautiful plating
is paying close attention to the details. While your focus will obviously be on the
protein, considering how the other elements of the plate create color and contrast is
also very important. You can create a beautiful background for your plate by
adding green vegetables or brightly colored fruits as accent points. Similarly, try to
pair ingredients with complementary colors as this will further enhance your dish's
visual appeal.

Create height on your plate. Another way to catch your guests' eyes is to utilize
the power of height. While compactly stacking ingredients isn't as popular as it was
5-10 years ago, creating a tall plate can go a long way towards enhancing visual
appeal. You can also balance out taller ingredients by leaning long, flat items
against them. For example, you can plate your steak on top of polenta and lean
asparagus spears against them at a 45-degree angle.

Use texture to enhance your dish. Finally, don't forget about texture. Contrasting
a smooth vegetable puree with crunchy onion straws or topping a steak with
crumbled blue cheese creates appealing texture combinations that are classic in
high-end cuisine.

4. Design and Create with Sauces

Once you've plated your main ingredients, you're ready to top your dish with
delicious sauces. Don't just pour the sauce carelessly all over the plate, though.
Instead, think of your squeeze bottle or spoon as a paintbrush, and your sauce as a
medium. Then, use them to enhance your plate.
One way to do this is to create accent dots on one side of your plate (while
considering the rule of thirds) or by lightly drizzling sauce over the main
ingredients so guests get a little bit of sauce in every bite.

5. Use Garnishes Purposely

In the past, chefs casually threw a piece of kale and an orange slice onto every
plate as it left their kitchen. However, these garnishes didn't add anything exciting
to the dish, and few guests even ate them in the first place. Here are a few
examples of smart garnishes and how to incorporate them:

Choose edible garnishes. As you finish plating, remember that garnishes must be
related to the dish and should always be edible. Ultimately, they're designed to
enhance and complement the flavors of the entree you've created, not distract from
them.

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Place garnishes purposefully. Similarly, never heap garnishes in one corner of the
plate. Instead, disperse them thoughtfully in order to add color or texture. Also,
avoid using unappetizing garnishes like raw herbs, large chunks of citrus, and
anything with a strong odor. Lastly, make sure your garnishes are quick and easy
to apply, so food still goes out piping hot.

Rearrange the jumbled letter in the parentheses to form the correct answers.
Write your answer on the space before the number.
_________1. (AABLECN HTE SDHI) The presentation should never overpower flavor
and function.
_________2. (EEKP TI SPLEIM) Clutter distracts from the main elements of your
dish.
_________3. (REATEC RKOERAMEF) Start with drawings and sketches to visualize
the plate.
_________4. (GHIGHHLIT HET YEK GRIEENINTD) The main ingredient stands out.
_________5. (TEG ETH GHTIR ROPIOTN ZISE) Ensure there is the right amount of
ingredients and the plate complements the dish.

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Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Choose the answer from the box
below.

Artist Over-crowd Edible Dish

Attention Complementary Appealing Flavor

1. Choose a ________________ plate color.

2. Don’t ______________ your plate.
3. One of the best-kept secrets to beautiful plating is paying____________ to the
details.
4. Choose ____________ garnishes.
5. One way to conceptualize plating is to think of yourself as an ___________.

1. How will you present an appealing egg dish?

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2. What factors of plating do you used in presenting egg dishes?
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 To assess the cooked egg dished you prepared, use the evaluation form
below and evaluate your work. As an evidence of your output, capture a photo
print it out and paste in the box below and get ready to share results work in
class.

POINTS
CRITERIA Student Parent Teacher
A. Ingredients and tools
(20%)
B. Final Output
(60%)
C. Plating
(20%)

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Online Activity- Using the internet, search at least 5 factors in presenting egg
dishes and explain the importance of it. Use power point presentation to present
this activity.
Offline Activity- Look for recipe books or cooking magazines and search at least 5
factors in presenting egg dishes and explain the importance of it. Use the space
provided below.

Factors:
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Explain:
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What’s More What I Have Learned
1. Balance the dish 1. Complementary
2. Keep it simple 2. Overcrowd
3. Create Framework 3. Attention
4. Highlight the key ingredient 4. Edible
5. Get the right portion size 5. Artist
ANSWER KEY
Books
Cookery Volume II TVL Track K to 12, A.H. Rondilla, E.S. Avendaño, E.P
Roque
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tobeat#:~:text=One%20egg%20has%20only%2075,nutrients%20like%20lutei
n%20and%20zeaxanthin

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 Development Team of the Module

Writers: Leslie C. Lumampao (MHS)

Alicia P. Marcelo (MHS)
Editors:
Katherine T. Santos (CISSL)
Nerissa S. Estrella (ASP II/OIC - MNHS)
Bernadette L. Nepomuceno (Subject Coordinator, SNNHS)
Internal Reviewer: Joseph T. Santos, (Education Program Supervisor-EPP/TLE)
Layout Artist: Khrycys G. Olairez (BNHS)
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Joseph T. Santos
Education Program Supervisor-EPP/ TLE

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

EPS – Learning Resource Management Section

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Schools Division Office-Marikina City

Email Address: sdo.marikina@deped.gov.ph

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

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