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What is the recommended general rule for cooking green vegetables?
What is the recommended general rule for cooking green vegetables?
- Use baking soda to preserve their natural color
- Cook them covered to retain flavor
- Avoid overcooking and cook them uncovered (correct)
- Cook them at least 30 minutes before serving
What is the effect of using alkali on chlorophyll?
What is the effect of using alkali on chlorophyll?
- Stabilizes the color
- Intensifies olive green (correct)
- Turns it yellow
- Darkens if used excessively
What is the recommended method if a vegetable must be cooked ahead of time?
What is the recommended method if a vegetable must be cooked ahead of time?
- Overcook and reheat just before serving
- Undercook slightly and chill rapidly, then reheat at service time (correct)
- Add baking soda to preserve freshness
- Cook just before service time
What is the recommended approach for preparing vegetables close to service time?
What is the recommended approach for preparing vegetables close to service time?
How should vegetable combinations be seasoned according to the text?
How should vegetable combinations be seasoned according to the text?
What is the recommended texture for cooked vegetables according to the text?
What is the recommended texture for cooked vegetables according to the text?
What is the recommended standard for the color of cooked vegetables?
What is the recommended standard for the color of cooked vegetables?
How should green vegetables be cooked according to the text?
How should green vegetables be cooked according to the text?
What is the effect of using baking soda with green vegetables?
What is the effect of using baking soda with green vegetables?
How should vegetable combinations be seasoned according to the text?
How should vegetable combinations be seasoned according to the text?
What is the recommended method if a vegetable must be cooked ahead of time?
What is the recommended method if a vegetable must be cooked ahead of time?
What is the effect of prolonged cooking on anthocyanin pigments in vegetables?
What is the effect of prolonged cooking on anthocyanin pigments in vegetables?
It is recommended to overcook vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
It is recommended to overcook vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
The recommended standard for the color of cooked vegetables is a vibrant, natural color.
The recommended standard for the color of cooked vegetables is a vibrant, natural color.
Green vegetables and strong flavored vegetables should be cooked covered.
Green vegetables and strong flavored vegetables should be cooked covered.
It is advisable to cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
It is advisable to cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
It is recommended to use heavily seasoned sauces on cooked vegetables.
It is recommended to use heavily seasoned sauces on cooked vegetables.
Vegetables that must be cooked ahead should be undercooked slightly and then reheated at service time.
Vegetables that must be cooked ahead should be undercooked slightly and then reheated at service time.
