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    • What does ingredientpreparationingredient 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