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What is the French term that means 'everything put in place' in kitchen lingo?
What is the French term that means 'everything put in place' in kitchen lingo?
A dish's quality improves as it is held.
A dish's quality improves as it is held.
False
What is the first step in pre-preparation according to the text?
What is the first step in pre-preparation according to the text?
Assembling and preparing the components
The core of kitchen organizing is dealing with _______________________.
The core of kitchen organizing is dealing with _______________________.
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Match the steps in pre-preparation with their descriptions:
Match the steps in pre-preparation with their descriptions:
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Why is preparation necessary in a kitchen?
Why is preparation necessary in a kitchen?
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Final cooking should take place as close to service as possible.
Final cooking should take place as close to service as possible.
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What are the two inevitable facts that every food-service organization must contend with?
What are the two inevitable facts that every food-service organization must contend with?
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What is the primary function of the sachet in the brine recipe?
What is the primary function of the sachet in the brine recipe?
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The brine recipe yields a 6% salt concentration.
The brine recipe yields a 6% salt concentration.
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What is the purpose of breading in deep-fried foods?
What is the purpose of breading in deep-fried foods?
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Before deep-frying, pan-frying, or sautéing, some ingredients are coated with ______________________.
Before deep-frying, pan-frying, or sautéing, some ingredients are coated with ______________________.
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Match the following ingredients with their corresponding quantities in the brine recipe:
Match the following ingredients with their corresponding quantities in the brine recipe:
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Why might pan drippings not be suitable for deglazing?
Why might pan drippings not be suitable for deglazing?
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The sugar in the brine recipe can burn to the bottom of the roasting pan.
The sugar in the brine recipe can burn to the bottom of the roasting pan.
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What is the recommended marinating time for large cuts of meat in the brine recipe?
What is the recommended marinating time for large cuts of meat in the brine recipe?
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What is the primary purpose of precooking and seasoning ingredients before using them in a finished recipe?
What is the primary purpose of precooking and seasoning ingredients before using them in a finished recipe?
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Blanching is a dry-heat cooking method.
Blanching is a dry-heat cooking method.
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What are the four main reasons for blanching or par cooking?
What are the four main reasons for blanching or par cooking?
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Par cooking is used to loosen the skins of _______________________ and fruits such as tomatoes and peaches.
Par cooking is used to loosen the skins of _______________________ and fruits such as tomatoes and peaches.
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What is the purpose of marinade?
What is the purpose of marinade?
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Blanching is a slow cooking process.
Blanching is a slow cooking process.
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Match the following cooking methods with their characteristics:
Match the following cooking methods with their characteristics:
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What is the benefit of precooking ingredients such as roast duck?
What is the benefit of precooking ingredients such as roast duck?
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What is the primary goal of pre-preparation in meal preparation?
What is the primary goal of pre-preparation in meal preparation?
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All ingredients should be prepared and held at room temperature.
All ingredients should be prepared and held at room temperature.
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What is the ideal temperature for maintaining the quality of perishable meats, seafood, and vegetables?
What is the ideal temperature for maintaining the quality of perishable meats, seafood, and vegetables?
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A stock may take __________ to __________ hours to create.
A stock may take __________ to __________ hours to create.
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What is a benefit of blanching and chilling green peas instead of preparing a full batch?
What is a benefit of blanching and chilling green peas instead of preparing a full batch?
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Vegetables should be kept hot for extended periods of time to ensure food safety.
Vegetables should be kept hot for extended periods of time to ensure food safety.
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Match the following equipment with their ideal usage:
Match the following equipment with their ideal usage:
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What is the recommended temperature for holding sauces and soups?
What is the recommended temperature for holding sauces and soups?
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What is a convenience food?
What is a convenience food?
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Buying a convenience food always costs less than buying the raw materials.
Buying a convenience food always costs less than buying the raw materials.
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What is one advantage of using convenience foods in a kitchen?
What is one advantage of using convenience foods in a kitchen?
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The more completely a product is prepared by the manufacturer, the less it reflects the ____________________ of the food-service operator.
The more completely a product is prepared by the manufacturer, the less it reflects the ____________________ of the food-service operator.
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Which of the following is an example of a partially prepared convenience food?
Which of the following is an example of a partially prepared convenience food?
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A product prepared from scratch is always superior to one built from a convenience base.
A product prepared from scratch is always superior to one built from a convenience base.
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Fresh product has the potential to be the best, but not if it is ____________________ stored or handled.
Fresh product has the potential to be the best, but not if it is ____________________ stored or handled.
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Match the following convenience foods with their descriptions:
Match the following convenience foods with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Kitchen Organization and Preparation
- Mise en place, a French term, refers to the process of preparing and organizing ingredients and tools before cooking to ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
- It involves planning, preparing, and holding ingredients and dishes to ensure quality and freshness.
Planning and Organizing Production
- Preparation is essential in both professional and home kitchens to ensure a dish's performance.
- The process involves gathering tools and ingredients, preparing raw materials, and setting up tools.
- In commercial kitchens, planning and organization are crucial to manage complexity and ensure quality.
The Problem and Solution
- The problem in kitchen organization is managing the complexity of preparing multiple dishes and ensuring quality and freshness.
- The solution is to carefully plan pre-preparation, which involves breaking down each menu item into production steps, pre-preparation, holding, and production planning.
Pre-Preparation
- Pre-preparation involves assembling and preparing components of a dish, such as cleaning and cutting vegetables, cutting and trimming meats, and preparing breadings and batters.
- It also involves deciding which processes can be completed ahead of time and how to hold items at the end of the pre-preparation process.
Holding and Production Planning
- Holding involves maintaining the quality of each item at the end of the pre-preparation process, using techniques such as steam tables, refrigeration, and proper temperature control.
- Production planning involves determining how long it will take to prepare each stage of each recipe and creating a production timeline.
Preliminary Cooking and Flavoring
- Advance preparation often involves precooking and seasoning ingredients before they can be used in the finished recipe.
- Precooking and seasoning can improve the holding quality of ingredients, conserve time, eliminate unpleasant flavors, and allow for further processing.
Blanching and Par Cooking
- Blanching and par cooking are used to partially cook ingredients to improve their holding quality, conserve time, eliminate unpleasant flavors, and allow for further processing.
- These techniques involve using moist-heat or dry-heat methods, such as simmering, boiling, steaming, or deep-frying.
Marinade
- Marinade is a seasoned liquid used to soak ingredients to add flavor, tenderize, and preserve.
- A basic marinade recipe involves combining water, salt, sugar, and herbs and spices, then bringing the mixture to a boil, cooling, and refrigerating.
Brine
- Brine is a marinade used to preserve and add flavor to meats and poultry.
- A brine recipe involves combining water, salt, sugar, and herbs and spices, then bringing the mixture to a boil, cooling, and refrigerating.
Preparation for Frying
- Most deep-fried meals are coated with a protective layer of breading or batter before frying.
- This coating aids in retaining moisture and flavor, protects the fat from moisture and salt, prevents excessive fat absorption, and improves crispness and appearance.
Breading and Convenience Foods
- Breading is used to coat ingredients before frying to improve their texture and flavor.
- Convenience foods are partially or fully prepared products that can be used in recipes, saving time and increasing kitchen efficiency.
- Examples of convenience foods include frozen fish fillets, peeled potatoes, concentrated stock bases, and frozen puff pastry dough.
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Understand the importance of planning and organizing production in the kitchen. Learn how to prepare for a dish by gathering tools, ingredients, and preparing raw materials.
