Stock Preparation Techniques in Culinary Arts
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What is the purpose of adding aromatic vegetables or mirepoix to stocks?

  • To speed up the simmering process
  • To remove impurities from the liquid
  • To reduce the clarity of the final product
  • To enhance the flavor of the stock (correct)
  • What is the recommended temperature control when preparing stocks?

  • Maintain a consistent medium heat throughout
  • Use low heat to slowly bring the stock to a boil
  • Start with high heat and then simmer (correct)
  • Bring the stock to a rapid boil and then lower the heat
  • How long can stocks be stored in the freezer?

  • Several weeks
  • 4-5 days
  • Several months (correct)
  • Indefinitely
  • What is the French term for stocks, which translates to 'foundation of cooking'?

    <p>Fonds de cuisine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of cream soups?

    <p>Thickened with egg and cream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of soup is Vichyssoise an example of?

    <p>Cold soup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of chowder soup?

    <p>Thick, chunky, and creamy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of soup is Beque and what is it made of?

    <p>Nationality or specialty soup, made from strained seafood broth thickened with roux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of dessert soup?

    <p>Served hot or cold with coconut milk and tapioca pearls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Asian soup as a traditional soup?

    <p>Thickened with rice or corn starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of blanching in the context of making stock?

    <p>To remove impurities causing cloudiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of browning the bones when making stock?

    <p>To add a richer flavor and deeper color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of degreasing the stock?

    <p>Gives the stock a clearer and purer color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of broths and bouillons?

    <p>Clear or thin soup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes broths from stocks?

    <p>Stocks are served as is, whereas broths are used in other dishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a good quality consommé?

    <p>Crystal-clear with no fat content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of soup is velouté sauce-based?

    <p>Thick soup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of soup is bisque?

    <p>Thick cream soup based on béchamel sauce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sweating in the context of preparing fumets?

    <p>To release flavor more quickly when liquid is added</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of roasting the bones in making stock?

    <p>Adds a richer flavor and deeper color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes vegetable soup from consommé?

    <p>Vegetable soup does not contain any meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of soup is vichyssoises?

    <p>Cold thick soup served cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between white stock and brown stock?

    <p>White stock is colorless and more delicately flavored, whereas brown stock is made from browned or roasted bones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding tomato, tomato sauce, or tomato paste to brown stock?

    <p>To add color and flavor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the basic formula for Mirepoix used to flavor white stocks and soups?

    <p>2 parts garlic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of acid products in preparing stocks?

    <p>To dissolve connective tissues and extract flavor from bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a bouquet garni in preparing stocks?

    <p>To enhance the aroma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is salt not usually added to a stock?

    <p>It causes the stock to become too salty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the kind of stock derived from bones?

    <p>The type of bones used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is meat usually added to the stock before the vegetables?

    <p>To allow for better skimming of 'scum' from the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are scraps and left-overs used for in stocks?

    <p>To add flavor and body if they are clear, wholesome, and appropriate to the stock being made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline should be followed when preparing stocks?

    <p>Cooling and storing stock correctly to ensure it remains flavorful and wholesome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ingredient helps dissolve connective tissues and extract flavor and body from bones in stocks?

    <p>Acid products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the cooking time for different stocks?

    <p>Quality, volume, and cooking temperature of ingredients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stocks are thin, flavored liquids derived from meat, fish or poultry bones with vegetables and seasonings. Herbs, spices and ______ vegetables are added to enhance the stock’s flavor.

    <p>aromatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Start with cold water to allow protein and other impurities to be dissolved. Bones for brown stock should be browned or roasted before adding cold water. Use high heat to bring the stock to boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Skim the stock or remove the impurities from the liquid to improve the clarity of the final product. Add ______ vegetables or mirepoix and spices.

    <p>aromatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Classifications of Stocks: Stocks are classified according to ingredients and color. There are brown stock, chicken stock, ______ stock and white stock.

    <p>fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Straining the liquid ensures cleanliness and clarity. A very fine mesh strainer is used to strain in liquid. Let it cool. Store the stock in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days or in the freezer for several months. Remove the hardened fat from the surface before ______.

    <p>reheating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chicken stock can be called ______ stock.

    <p>white</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ stock is made from beef or veal bones.

    <p>White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ stock is made of browned or roasted bones of beef, chicken, veal, or game.

    <p>Brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ stock is made from fish bones and trimmings left over after filleting.

    <p>Fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ is the French term for the combination of coarsely chopped onions, carrots, and celery used to flavor stocks.

    <p>Mirepoix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acid helps dissolve connective tissues, and extract flavor and body from ______.

    <p>bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The skin or shoulder of a beef or veal are often used for making ______.

    <p>stock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Follow the cooking time for stock. The following are approximately cooking time for different stocks; the time will vary according to numerous factors such as ingredients quality volume and cooking temperature.❖ White beef stock – 8 to 10 hours ❖ White and brown Veal Game stock – 6 to 8 hours ❖ White poultry and Game bird stocks – 3 to 4 hours ❖ Fish stock – 45 minutes to 1 hour ❖ Vegetables stock – 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the specific ingredients and the size of vegetables cut. 3.The stock ingredients are boiled starting with cold water.This promotes the extraction of protein which may be sealed in by hot water. 4.Stocks are simmered gently, with small bubbles at the bottom but not breaking at the surface.If a stock is boiled, it will be ______.

    <p>cloudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salt is not usually added to a stock, as this causes it to become too ______, since most stocks are preserved to make soup and sauces.

    <p>salty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To use bones for stock, you must first cut them to the right size and then prepare them by blanching, browning or ______.

    <p>sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Follow the correct procedures for cooling and storing stock and make sure that any stock you use is flavorful and ______.

    <p>wholesome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ❖ BLANCHING – to get rid some of the impurities that can cause cloudiness in a stock: cover with cold water and bring to a slow boil then remove any floating waste or ______

    <p>scum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ❖ SWEATING – causes bone and mirepoix to release flavor more quickly when liquid is added. Bones or shell are used in fumets. The proteins present in fish bones and shellfish can take on an unacceptable flavor if allowed to cook too long. Degreasing Stock - is the process of removing fat that has cooled and hardened from the surface of the stock - gives the stock a clearer and purer color and also removes some of the fat content, making the stock more ______

    <p>healthful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Soups are versatile dishes, for they can be made and eaten at any time of the day. They are served as an appetizer to introduce a meal or can be served as the main course for lunch or dinner. Soups are based on stocks added with other ingredients for a variety of flavor, consistency, appearance, and aroma. A well-prepared soup always makes a memorable impression. Soups offer a full array of flavoring ingredients and garnishing opportunities. Soups also allow the use of trimmings and leftover ______

    <p>creatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    They are soups based on a clear, thickened broth or stock. They maybe served plain or garnished with a variety of vegetables and meats. They are very similar to stocks, except that broths are based on meats rather than bones so they are richer and have a more defined flavor. Broths can be used as a liquid in preparing soups. A good quality broth should be clear, aromatic and rich-tasting with a very evident flavor of the major ingredient. One strong and clear broth or stock is a ______. It is made by combining lean chopped meat, egg whites, mirepoix, herbs and spices and an acidic ingredient like tomatoes, wine, or lemon juice.

    <p>consommé</p> Signup and view all the answers

    They are soups that are thickened to provide a heavier consistency. Thick soup is a cream soup based on béchamel sauce and is finished with heavy cream. A béchamel sauce is milk thickened with roux. But some thick soups are velouté sauce-based, stock thickened with roux. A velouté sauce base is usually finished with a liaison of heavy cream egg yolk. A thick soup should have a velvety smooth texture and the thickness of heavy cream. It is always essential to strain out the solids and at times to puree and put back in the soup. Cream soups may be served hot or cold. A kind of cream soup based on crustaceans like shrimps and lobsters is ______. It is made by simmering a crustacean in a stock or a fish fumet.

    <p>bisque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Another thick vegetable soup is the chowder made with broth, milk, or water as a base, then thickened with ______. Cold, thick soups such as vichyssoises are simply cream soups served cold.

    <p>roux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Others like gazpacho or a chilled cantaloupe soup are based on a puree of cooked or raw ingredients brought to the correct consistency by adding fruits or vegetable juice as a liquid. Cream soups – are soups thickened with roux, beurre Manie, liaison or other thickening agents, plus milk, or cream. Purees – vegetable soup thickened with ______. Bisques – are thickened soups made from ______. Chowders – are hearty soups made from fish, shellfish or vegetables usually contain milk and ______. Veloutes – soup thickened with egg, butter, and ______. Other thickening agents for soup 1. rice 2. flour 3. grain 4. ______

    <p>corn starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Others like gazpacho or a chilled cantaloupe soup are based on a puree of cooked or raw ingredients brought to the correct consistency by adding fruits or vegetable juice as a liquid. Cream soups – are soups thickened with roux, beurre Manie, liaison or other thickening agents, plus milk, or cream. Purees – vegetable soup thickened with starch. Bisques – are thickened soups made from shellfish. Chowders – are hearty soups made from fish, shellfish or vegetables usually contain milk and potatoes. Veloutes – soup thickened with egg, butter, and cream. Other thickening agents for soup 1. ______ 2. flour 3. grain 4. corn starch

    <p>rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Others like gazpacho or a chilled cantaloupe soup are based on a puree of cooked or raw ingredients brought to the correct consistency by adding fruits or vegetable juice as a liquid. Cream soups – are soups thickened with roux, beurre Manie, liaison or other thickening agents, plus milk, or cream. Purees – vegetable soup thickened with starch. Other thickening agents for soup 1. rice 2. ______ 3. grain 4. corn starch

    <p>flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Stock Preparation

    • Aromatic vegetables or mirepoix are added to stocks to enhance flavor
    • Recommended temperature control for stock preparation is to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer
    • Stocks can be stored in the freezer for several months
    • French term for stocks is "fonds de cuisine," meaning "foundation of cooking"

    Stock Characteristics

    • Stocks are thin, flavored liquids derived from meat, fish, or poultry bones with vegetables and seasonings
    • Herbs, spices, and aromatic vegetables are added to enhance flavor
    • Ingredients are boiled starting with cold water to promote protein extraction
    • Stocks are simmered gently to prevent cloudiness

    Stock Classifications

    • Stocks are classified according to ingredients and color, including:
      • Brown stock (made with browned or roasted bones)
      • Chicken stock
      • Fish stock (made with fish bones and trimmings)
      • White stock (made with beef or veal bones)
      • Vegetable stock

    Stock Preparation Techniques

    • Blanching: covering bones with cold water and bringing to a slow boil to remove impurities
    • Browning: roasting bones to enhance flavor and color
    • Sweating: cooking bones and mirepoix to release flavors quickly
    • Degreasing: removing fat that has cooled and hardened from the surface of the stock

    Soups

    • Soups are versatile dishes made with stocks and other ingredients
    • They can be served as an appetizer or main course
    • Soups offer a range of flavoring ingredients and garnishing opportunities
    • They can be thickened to provide a heavier consistency

    Soup Classifications

    • Cream soups: thickened with roux, beurre manie, liaison, or other thickening agents, plus milk or cream
    • Purees: vegetable soups thickened with starch
    • Bisques: thickened soups made from shellfish
    • Chowders: hearty soups made from fish, shellfish, or vegetables, usually containing milk and potatoes
    • Veloutes: soups thickened with egg, butter, and cream

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    Learn about essential techniques for preparing stock in culinary arts, including blanching, browning, and sweating. Understand the methods to remove impurities, enhance flavor, and achieve the desired color in stock preparation.

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