3.7.2 Preparation of Ingredients

• What does $ingredient preparation$ involve?


  Cleaning, cutting, measuring
• Ingredient preparation ensures even and faster cooking.
• Ingredient preparation reduces the risk of contamination
• How does ingredient preparation enhance the presentation of dishes?

  Creates visual appeal
• The main types of ingredients are vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, and dairy.
• Vegetables like carrots should be washed, peeled as needed, and chopped evenly
• Why should fruits like apples be sliced just before use?

  Prevent browning
• Steps for preparing grains such as rice

  1️⃣ Measure grains accurately

  2️⃣ Cook according to package instructions
• Proteins like chicken should be marinated to enhance flavor.
• How should cheese be prepared before using?

  Grated
• Key ingredient preparation methods include washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing
• Match the preparation method with its purpose:

  Washing ↔️ Remove dirt and pesticides

  Peeling ↔️ Remove outer layer

  Chopping ↔️ Cut into small pieces

  Slicing ↔️ Cut into thin layers
• Ingredient preparation ensures food safety and even cooking.
• What are the three essential knife skills?

  Chopping, slicing, dicing
• Chopping involves cutting ingredients into medium-sized, irregular pieces.
• Slicing requires gliding the knife across the ingredient to create uniform layers.
• How are ingredients diced after being sliced into planks?

  Chopped into cubes
• Fruits and vegetables should be washed under cold running water
• Damaged areas on fruits and vegetables should be trimmed to ensure safety.
• What is the final step in preparing fruits and vegetables?

  Cutting or slicing
• Marinating meat overnight tenderizes it.
• Preparing ingredients ensures improved cooking, food safety, and enhanced presentation.
• Ingredient preparation ensures faster cooking times.
• Why is preparing ingredients considered crucial in cooking?

  Improved cooking, safety, presentation
• Preparing ingredients ensures that cooking becomes even
• What is the risk associated with not preparing ingredients properly in terms of food safety?

  Higher risk
• Preparing ingredients enhances the visual appeal of a dish.
• What is an example of how preparing ingredients improves cooking time and evenness?

  Chopping vegetables
• The main types of ingredients include vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, and dairy
• Match the ingredient type with an example and a preparation tip:

  Vegetables ↔️ Carrots, broccoli: Wash, peel, chop evenly

  Fruits ↔️ Apples, berries: Wash and slice before using

  Grains ↔️ Rice, pasta: Measure accurately, cook as directed

  Proteins ↔️ Chicken, beef: Trim fat, marinate, cook thoroughly
• What are four key preparation methods for ingredients?

  Washing, peeling, chopping, slicing
• Washing ingredients under cold water removes dirt and pesticides.
• Proper knife skills make cooking faster and more enjoyable
• What are the steps for preparing fruits and vegetables?

  Wash, trim, cut
• What is the purpose of trimming stems and damaged areas from fruits and vegetables?

  Prepare for cooking
• Match the method for preparing meat, poultry, or fish with its purpose:

  Trimming ↔️ Removing excess fat

  Deboning ↔️ Separating meat from bones

  Marinating ↔️ Enhancing flavor and tenderizing
• Marinating meat overnight ensures it becomes more flavorful and tender.
• What technique is used to thicken yogurt in dairy preparation?

  Straining
• Milk is often prepared by heating and then immediately chilling
• Steps for preparing grains and legumes:

  1️⃣ Rinsing

  2️⃣ Soaking (for legumes)

  3️⃣ Cooking