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Course Code & Course SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
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Assessment: (as applicable) Student Results:
1. Short Answers
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2. Observation
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3. Written Quiz
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Assessment Guidelines
culinary terms and trade names for ingredients commonly used in the production of different appetisers
and salads
contents of stock date codes and rotation labels and their implication for food quality standards
characteristics of different appetisers and salads:
o appearance and presentation
o classical and contemporary variations
o freshness and other quality indicators
o nutritional value
o service style
o taste
o texture
quality indicators for appetisers and salads
cookery methods for appetisers and salads
dressings, sauces and garnishes for salads
mise en place requirements for appetisers and salads
appropriate environmental conditions for storing appetiser and salad products to:
o ensure food safety
o optimise shelf life
safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment used to produce appetisers
and salads.
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The information you provide in this portfolio may be followed-up with questions from your trainer before the
final practical assessment. It is therefore essential that you have sufficient knowledge to explain and
substantiate all information you provide in this paper.
Assessment 1
Your task
You are required to complete all questions and tasks for this portfolio. All tasks and exercises are based on the
theory content and recipes contained in your workbook/ online unit.
Use the attached recipe card and workflow plan template and copy as required.
The information you provide in this portfolio may be followed-up with questions from your trainer before the
final practical assessment. It is therefore essential that you have sufficient knowledge to explain and
substantiate all information you provide in this paper.
1. You are to plan the preparation for the following selection of appetisers using 4 different methods of
cookery:
a. Use the recipe card template and write the recipes for each variety to yield 4 serves each.
c. List all equipment required to prepare your selection and how each piece is safely used in the
preparation process.
d. Suggest 3 different service vessels which could be used to serve your selection.
e. Draw a lay-out plan for a platter which could be used to serve your selection, considering varieties,
colours, sizes and shapes.
:-
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Broccoli Fritters
Turkish Spiced Deep Frying
Chicken Spring Balls Deep frying
Spanish omelette Pan
Pomegranate
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a. Provide a recipe for each salad and list the production steps including specific cuts employed and
dressings used.
b. List the garnishes to be used and the service vessels for presentation.
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Salad name Garnish Production method
Caser Salad Breadcrumbs, coriander Classic Caesar salad,1/2 olive oil,4
garlic, raw eggs. Use raw egg.
Whisk the olive oil with garlic after
that toasted breadcrumbs, Make
the dressing with egg or tear off
chunks of romaine lettuce.
Kinyua salad Coriander, herbs Boil the Kinyua, Roast the lamb,
Chop the vegetables in small size
combine all together
Carrot orange salad Herbs, sauce Shredded Carrots
Peeled orange
Lemon juice ,sugar,Cinnamon,dash
salt
3. Provide 3 different recipe examples with production methods for dressings you could provide for a
buffet to accompany different [salad] leaves. Dressings need to include a low-fat option and differ in
their production methods (e.g. bound, temporary emulsion etc.)
Dressing Low fat
Chilli Lime Dressing Vitamin c
4. A group of elderly people have asked you for healthy, nutritious options for a function using appetisers
and salads.
List 3 options for both appetisers and salads which meet these criteria and outline the main nutritional
aspects for each.
Chicken Salad-with more portion, iron, calcium, grill and
roasted
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5. List the hygiene requirements which must be followed during production and storage of your appetisers,
salads and dressings to ensure food safety. This needs to include cleaning at the end of the shift and
storage provisions and details for labelling.
Wash your hand Dressing should be airtight container
Tie hair Cling wrap every product before and after
use
No jewellery Wash fruit and vegetable
Make a bun Put the label and give the different colour
code
Cut the nail Write down the date on the label.
Change the board after every use Use Lifo and Fifo method
Clean and sanitize the equipment Avoid food contamination
Clean the workstation after every use Wear gloves when it required
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01:00 to Washing hand setup workstation Water, chopping
01:30 board, knife
Mop,
Start the cleaning
brom,santizer,chask
6. Write a workflow plan for the tasks listed above in readiness for service for a dinner function to start at
7 PM (Your shift starts at 1 PM).
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Assessment Guidelines
What will be assessed – Performance Evidence
The purpose of this assessment is to assess your ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria
of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
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follow standard recipes for dishes that demonstrate use of each of the following ingredients:
o bread and bakery items
o condiments
o dairy products
o dressing ingredients
o dry goods
o eggs
o farinaceous products
o frozen goods
o fruit
o herbs and spices
o meat
o poultry
o seafood
o vegetables
follow standard recipes to prepare the following appetisers and salads:
o appetisers:
antipasto
canapés
hors d’oeuvres
tapas
o salads:
classical
modern
cold
warm
fruit
use at least four of the following cookery methods and complete mise en place activities when preparing the above dishes:
o baking
o boiling
o blanching
o frying
o grilling
o poaching
o roasting
o steaming
prepare the above dishes for at least six different customers:
o within commercial time constraints and deadlines
o reflecting required quantities to be produced
o following procedures for portion control and food safety practices when handling and storing different food types
o responding to special customer requests and dietary requirements.
Place/Location where assessment will be conducted
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Resource Requirements
Refer to the Assessment conditions attached to the Futura Group Mapping Document located in the teacher support
tools folder or the “Assessment Conditions” for this unit in the SIT 1.0 Training Package.
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Assessment 2
Your Tasks:
Prepare the following dishes to the criteria set out below:
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meat
poultry
seafood
vegetables
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Question 1:
Question 2:
Question 3:
Question 4:
Question 5:
Dressings based on vinaigrette may be split into 3 groups. Connect the correct definition with the type of
vinaigrette:
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Question 6:
Question 7:
The ratio of oil and vinegar used in the production of a vinaigrette varies depending on the quality of the oil and
the vinegar used. A general, commonly used ratio is:
Question 8:
1. Canola
2. Soybean oil
3. Avocado oil
4. Coconut oil
5. Macadamia nut oil
Question 9:
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Question 10:
True or False
1. All raw salad vegetables should be washed and drained TRUE
thoroughly, as any remaining moisture will leach out the
vitamins and dilute the dressing.
2. Lettuce should be torn carefully along the natural fibres, TRUE
rather than being cut.
3. Precison cuts can enhance the presentation of a variety of TRUE
different types of salads.
4. Tearing lettuce tends to bruise it, causing it to turn brown and FALSE
wilt.
5. Salads usually have to be crisp, fresh and colourful in their TRUE
appearance. Some exceptions exist, such as cucumber salad
in sour cream.
Question 11:
The presentation and storage of salads requires the following points of care:
True or False
1. Salad greens should be presented in bite-size pieces. This way TRUE
the customer can eat without having to cut the leaves.
2. Salad greens should be dressed as soon as the salad is ready FALSE
to allow for development of flavours.
3. The taste of a salad is influenced by the choice of dressing, TRUE
the ingredients and the texture.
4. Avoid cross-contamination and store prepared produce in the TRUE
refrigerator below 5°C, covered neatly and labelled.
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Question 12:
Write the workflow example for the preparation of canapés into the correct order:
Question 13:
Circle the equipment which can be used as an aid for the preparation of canapés:
1. Piping bags
2. Palette knives
3. Cutters
4. Takeaway containers
5. Piping nozzles
6. Ladles
7. Pincers
8. Brushes
Question 14:
The following applications and uses for aspics and oil sprays are:
True False
1. Classical canapés used aspic to maintain the appearance.
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5. When using oil sprays you must always use a neutral oil to
prevent any flavour interactions.
Question 15:
Question 16:
Connect the possible menu uses to avoid waste and enhance profits for the following items:
Question 17:
The following guidelines help to ensure neat presentation, freshness and visual appeal of hot and cold canapés:
True or False
1. Cold canapés should be prepared as close to service as possible TRUE
as their quality deteriorates rather quickly.
2. Cold canapés can be prepared well in advance if aspic is used. FALSE
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4. A ruler or layout plan can help to arrange canapés neatly onto a TRUE
service platter.
5. Due to the sealing properties of aspic, canapés can be FALSE
displayed at room temperature for 3 days before they must be
discarded.
6. Food items should be bite-sized so they can be eaten easily, TRUE
e.g. at cocktail parties.
7. Quality canapés require a harmonious balance of colours, TRUE
flavours and ingredients.
Question 18:
Which of the following statements relating to the ethnic varieties of appetizers is true?
1. Antipasti is a Serbian tradition where a selection of small savoury items such as olives, cheese, salami,
roast capsicum, pickled vegetables, prosciutto and grissini are served.
2. The word “tapas” comes from the Spanish term “la tapa”, which translated means “the lid”.
3. Mezze from south-eastern European countries include houmus, babaghanoush, kibbeh, small roasted
game birds and vast varieties of sausages.
4. Cevapcici, hams and kebabs, are typical examples of mezze from the Middle East.
Question 19:
1. India 2 is well known for its fish cakes, rice paper rolls and drunken
chicken wings
2. Thailand 4 has excellent offerings like wontons, sata and rendang
3. Vietnam 5 specialities include nasi gudeg and pastel ayam.
4. Malaysia 3 provides egg omelette filled with vegetables and Saigon spring
rolls.
5. Indonesia 1 is famous for pakoras, samosas, roti and tandoori.
Question 20:
Essentially, the following points would need to be considered when planning an appetiser:
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Question 21:
Which of the following are key aspects which need to be considered to meet hygiene, garnishing, service
efficiency and freshness requirements for appetizers:
3. Cold food should be served cold and on cold plates, hot food served hot and
on warmed plates.
4. All menu items should have 1 pronounced flavour.
Question 22:
What are the common requirements for storing and labeling salads, dressings and appetizers?
1. Labelling is a very important step as it will ensure that FIFO principles are followed.
2. Labelling helps to monitor the lifespan of products.
Question 23:
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The common hygiene requirements for avoiding contamination risks for appetizers and salads include:
True False
1. Always be aware of the danger zone and keep cold foods below
6°C and hot foods above 55°C.
2. When preparing food make sure that you only take out small
amounts at a time to minimise internal temperature changes
and to keep bacterial development to a minimum.
3. Keep food types separate to avoid cross-contamination and
consider your work processes during preparation and plating.
4. As most appetisers are produced in the larder section, there is
less risk for cross-contamination as only cold foods are prepared
there.
5. The use of gloves will reduce the need for frequent hand
washing procedures and eliminate the risk of contamination.
6. Small takeaway containers, vacuum packaging and cling film all
assist in keeping products in optimum condition and minimising
waste through spoilage or drying out.
Question 24:
Question 25:
The following factors can be used to estimate the number of serves to be prepared for service. Connect each
factor to the relevant example:
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3. Special functions 3 set menu events may mean fewer dishes prepared
but more of each dish
4. Climate and weather 1 on a Friday night you average 40 serves of a
particular dish
Question 26:
Common methods used to calculate and requisition the required ingredients for menu preparation include:
True False
1. To help you prepare the dish correctly, businesses generally
provide standard recipe cards (SRCs) for each dish which shows
you exactly what is needed for the dish and how to prepare it.
2. A requisition needs to include all components for a dish including
garnishes and the classical or intended accompaniments.
3. The various menu items are broken up into key preparation tasks
and an overall preparation list or workflow is prepared.
4. By adding up the recipes you can figure out how many orders
you need to place for each ingredient.
5. The recipe requirements then have to be calculated, e.g. if the
standard recipe card is for 10 serves and 40 serves are needed,
then the ingredient quantities on the recipe card would need to
be multiplied by 4.
6. The types and amounts of ingredients are selected and
requisitioned from stores or collected from the dry store or
coolroom depending on organisational procedures.
7. Whenever commodities are collected or received they must be
checked for quality, freshness, and any signs of deterioration like
mould, evidence of pests or bloating of cans.
Question 27:
The process of assembling and preparing ingredients for good mise en place typically includes the following
steps:
1. After the recipe card has been consulted and your production has
been planned, correct weighing of ingredients is essential.
2. Trimmings and losses during preparation do not need to be
considered as the recipe details include this.
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3. Once all of the ingredients are weighed consider the correct storage
requirements for further use as well as preparation and workflow
implications.
4. Prepare the ingredients into the correct size or trim as required. The
requirements should be outlined in the recipe and will be influenced
by the dish, its origin and final presentation.
5. During preparation it is important to consider any trimmings or
offcuts and how they could be utilised in other recipes or sections of
the kitchen.
6. Any items that can be reused must be stored hygienically and are
normally identified with a tag or label stating the item, the date of
packaging and the intended use.
7. The recipe can then be produced following the steps outlined in the
standard recipe card.
Question 28:
The common Work, Health and Safety and Hygiene requirements for using equipment include:
True False
1. Whichever equipment is used, it is important to check it first for
cleanliness to prevent cross-contamination
2. Any equipment that has to be assembled must be put together
correctly. Incorrect assembly could damage the equipment or cause
injury.
3. If you are unsure about any aspect of how to use equipment you
must refuse to do the task.
4. Equipment malfunctions and faults must be reported to a supervisor
and any faulty equipment must be tagged and removed from
operations.
5. Hygiene is a key factor during any job and regular cleaning and
sanitation of equipment during usage or when changing a food item,
is essential.
6. Correct storage conditions must be used to ensure that equipment
can dry properly to prevent the growth of mould and bacteria.
Question 29:
The following processes must be considered to ensure a clean and hygienic workplace:
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Assessment – 4 - Checkpoints
Q1.
What are the definitions for the following variations of appetisers?
1. Appetiser -Term used to describe all menu items served at the beginning of a meal.
2. Starter -Alternative term used in some menus instead of appetisers.
3. Amuse bouche – Small complimentary item chosen by the chef to amuse the mouth of the customer create
interest and waken the palate.
4. Hors d’œuvre -Small bite size items which are often served upon guest arrival at a function.
5. Canapés -Bite size pieces of food served on a base. The base is usually bread, which may be toasted.
6. Crudités -Raw vegetable cut into bite size pieces, often served with a dip.
7. Entrées -Plated meal served before the main course.
Q2.
How can the following factors affect the selection of ingredients for the preparation of dishes?
Q3. Provide 5 examples for common Work, Health and Safety and Hygiene which apply when using
equipment:
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Using a small knife for a A small mincer would be When cutting vegetables, a Using a filleting
peeling an onion is much used for small batches, but knife may be easy to use knife instead of a
safer than using a large a bowl cutter would be for small amount but a utility knife will
knife used for bulk production. Mandoline or kitchen aid reduce the
attachment may be easier amount of
for larger amount. wastage when
filleting a fish.
Q4. Explain the general key steps for preparing ingredients for mise en place and preparation of dishes for
service. Which provisions for use-able trimmings and offcuts would this require?
3.Any items that can be reused must be store in good manner or hygienically.
4.Put the label on it and write down the use of date, colour and name of the chef.
5.Use the Standard Recipe Card and select the correct ingredient and correct equipment.
Checkpoint 2
Q1. Provide 5 general guidelines for the preparation and service of canapés:
Slice a whole Remove the Toast the Apply the Cut into the Garnish
loaf of bread curst bread spread and desired shape appropriately
into 1cm slices topping such as squares and plate up
rectangles or
rounds.
Checkpoint 3
Q1.Before a selection of canapés can be assembled all mise-en place needs to be prepared. List the steps to
ensure efficient workflow when assembling canapés in order:
:- The steps to ensure efficient workflow when assembling canapes in order are:-
1.All bases should be cut to size and toasted when necessary.
2.The coating for base should be mixed to the right consistency for spreading or piping.
3.All toppings need to be prepared ready for assembly.
4.Simple garnish should be used and cut to size as required.
5.One type of canapes should be assembling at a time with the ingredients laid out in a logical workflow.
6.Glaze when necessary.
7.All items must be stored in a hygiene manner.
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Q2. The variety and menu examples of hot canapés are almost unlimited. List 6 important general rules you
should consider when choosing ingredients, accompaniments, cookery methods and service provisions for hot
canapés:
:- 1.Food items should be bite sized so they can be eaten easily.
2.Harmonious balance of colours, flavours and ingredients should be used.
3.Uncomplicate items can be used but have flavours some items.
4.Complimentry range of dipping sauce should be provided.
5.Range of cookery methods should be used.
6.Canapes should be served hot with appropriate cutlery and napkins provided.
7.In services options tray services, buffet setup or small sample plates should be considered.
Q3. What is the role of hors d’œuvre in modern Australia and, traditionally, in French cuisine?
: - Hors d’oveuvre is the French term describing appetisers served at the beginning of the meal. It means
outside of the work and is both the singular and plural from. In other words, Australia the term hors d’
oeuvres have become synonymous with canapes, finger food, crudités or bite size pieces of food served
before the meal. Finger food refers to small items which can be picked up hand and eaten in one bite. The
emphasis for hors d’oeuvre is on dish that are light with a short service preparation time dishes should be
refreshing and excite the plate.
Q4. Provide 3 examples of using trimmings and off-cuts for the preparation of appetisers and entrées to
minimise or waste and improve food costs:
1.Off cuts and trimmings is used to decorate the dish.
2.When we properly store the wastage of the food it help to make a soup.
3.With the help of off cuts and trimming we make the any other dish in entrees, so people enjoy the meal.
Checkpoint 4
Q1. What is the origin of the term “antipasti”? Provide 6 examples of typical antipasti and how these are
often served:
: - Antipasti is an Italian tradition where a selection of small savoury items such as olives,chesse,salami,roast
capsium,pickled vegetables, prosciutto and grissini are customer arrive. Antipasti the foods offered before the
meal itself begins are a colourful delicious way to set the stage for the coming feast. Antipasti are selected for
colour, flavour texture and how well they completed both each other and the meal to come.
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Checkpoint 5
Q1.List 6 aspects which need to be addressed prior to service to ensure timely and efficient procedures when
serving food:
:-
Colour Height Texture Consistency Flavour Balance Fresh ingredient
Q2.Provide 5 examples of how you could vary textures in a dish, relevant to appetisers and entrées:
Crunchy Soft Crisp Limp Juicy
Q3. What is the general guide for the portion size of an entrée? Which other factors need to be considered
when determining the portion size of appetisers?
:-The general guide for the portion size of an entrée is the entrée should allow room for the main course and
dessert. It is important to be aware of yield and total serving weight of course. The other factors to be
considered re cost and desired profit of dish.
Q4. What are the key aspects which need to be considered to meet hygiene aspects, clientele requirements,
garnishes, efficiency of service and freshness of appetisers?
:-
1.All perishable commodities should be stored under refrigeration at 1’c -4’c.
2.The danger zone for food contamination is between 5’C and 60’c.
3.Cold Food should be served cold and on cold plate, Hot food should be served warm on hot
plates.
4.Portion size should be suitable for the type of clientele.
8.Dishes should be finished just prior to service to ensure the best quality.
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Checkpoint 6
Q1.Provide a definition for the following salad classifications and include 2 menu examples for each:
Simple salads – Green bean salad, Cucumber with sour cream and paprika
Compound salads – Greek salad, pasta salad, caser salad
Warm salads – Warm duck salad , grilled vegetable salad ,Warm salad of rainbow trout with tomato and lime
salsa.
Q2.
What are the roles of dressings, sauces, dips and relishes when serving appetisers and salads?
Provide examples for each type:
;- Dressing – are used to provide contrast acidity or to smooth out flavour. Dressing are based on dairy
product. Like mayonnaise, vinaigrette item such as Asian ingredients.
: -Sauces: - can enhances appetisers by producing a counterbalance. For example, Tartare sauce is perfect for
fish goujons, Cumberland sauces provides sweetness to game terrine whilst aioli adds a bit of garlic to a
flavour combination.
: -Dips: -are used to balance the flavours of finger food and hors d’oeuvre items. Asian vinegar dips cut
through fried food, roasted onion dips add smoothness and aroma to crudités raita can be used as a dip for
Indian samosa.
Q3. What are the key ingredients for dressings, sauces, dips and relishes? What can be done to vary or mellow
their flavour?
: -The key ingredients used to flavour dressings sauces dips and relishes are vinegar oils and mustards. Sugar
and other flavours are used to mellow or verity their flavour. Good knowledge of the key ingredients will
allow you to create enterprise and provide variety.
Q4. Which aspects should be considered when using oils for various menu applications?
Canola oil IT is a low acid variant of rapeseed oil. It is low Special diet
in saturated fat and has a high level of uses for
monounsaturated fat. dressings and
frying
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: -Olive oil is a fat obtained from the fruit of the olive tree. It is also helping to reduce cancer or also help to
decrease breast cancer, decrease heart disease or many other diseases also. It is rich in monounsaturated
fatty acids or other rich nutritional.
Checkpoint 7
Q1. Provide 7 examples of vinegars and a menu application for each type:
Balsamic vinegar Traditional Dip , dressing,
balsamic vinegar is garnish
obtained by
converting simple
sugar through acid
fermentation of
cooked grape must.
Coconut vinegar Produced by Asian cuisine as
fermenting coconut addition for sauces
water used as and pickles
flavour additive in
southeast Asian
cooking
Pickling vinegar This vinegar has a Pickles and
higher degree of condiments
acidity and is used
as the name implies
for pickling
vegetables
Tomato vinegar Made using High class dressings
tomatoes it has a
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pleasant tomato
flavour and is like
balsamic vinegar in
look and flavour.
Mango vinegar Flavours go well in
dressings and
harmonise with
walnut oil,
macadamia nut oil
and other high
quality oils.
Wine vinegar Can be produced High class dressing
from either white sauce
or red wine. Acetic
acid or mother of
vinegar is added to
wine.
Herbal or spiced Herbs and spices High class dressing
vinegar are used to impact sauce pickle
flavour to wine
vinegar
Q2.What are the important properties of mustards in cooking processes and for use in dressings and emulsion
sauces?
:- Mustards is use in many foods to provide extra flavour and contrast or spiciness. Mustard has different
types hot mustard and German mustard. Mixing the mustard seed with water realise an enzyme which is
responsible for the heat. Emulsion sauces are made by mixing two substances that don’t normally mix. To do
this you have to break one to break one of them into millions of miniscule droplets and suspend those
droplets in the other substance
Q3. How could you modify a recipe for a salad dressing to suit a low-fat diet?
Q4. What is the ratio of oil and vinegar for a dressing dependent on? Provide examples for ratios:
: -The ratio of oil to vinegar varies depending upon the quality of the oil and vinegar used. A general ratio is 3
parts oil and 1-part vinegar. If the oil is only of moderate quality, then the ratio might drop to 2:1. with very
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good oil the ratio may be increased to 4:1 and in Italian cooking good oils are only accompanied by dash of
vinegar.
Checkpoint 9
Vinegar Using white vinegar and vegetable oil with Dijon mustard will
produce a very natural dressing.
Oil Always consider the salad ingredients and then adapt dressing
ingredients according for apply salad you may want use lemon
juice and walnut oil for complementary taste.
Seasoning
Start with a fresh egg yolk then add the split mixture
gradually.
Add some boiling water to the side of the
mayonnaise and stir with a whisk
Place the mixture into a blender and recombine at
high speed
Q3. Provide 3 examples of dairy based dressings and provide menu applications for these:
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