Chapter 25 - Preparation Techniques

Measurable amount that can be held between the thumb and finger

Measures no to level, ingredient needs to have the mound on top, equaling twice the amount

Method for measuring fat using the wrapper as a measuring guide and cut off the amount needed through the paper

Method for measuring fat packing fat into a dry measuring cup, pressing firmly to eliminate pockets of space and air. Remove with a rubber scraper

Match the following

• Subtracting the weight of the container to find the weight of the food alone.

• Chop

• To cut into very fine pieces

• Taring

• To divide a food into smaller parts, using a tool with a sharp blade

• Coat

• Put a thin layer of another food

• Mince

• Cut food into small irregular pieces

• Cutting

To cut into small 1/2 inch squares

To cut into small 1/8 - 1/4 inch squares

To remove a thin layer of skin or peeling

To make shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food

Cut food into large thin pieces