Preparing Vegetables

What types of vegetables should be avoided when choosing?

• Organic leafy greens

• Root vegetables

• Fresh herbs

• Avoid high-pesticide vegetables, starchy vegetables, and overly processed options.

Why is it important to select crisp and firm leaf vegetables?

• Leaf vegetables should be soft to ensure they are ripe.

• Selecting crisp and firm leaf vegetables ensures freshness, better taste, and safety.

• Selecting wilted vegetables can enhance flavor.

• Crisp and firm leaf vegetables are always more expensive.

What characteristics should root vegetables have when selecting them?

• Root vegetables should be soft and wrinkled.

• Root vegetables should be light and dry.

• Root vegetables should be firm, smooth, blemish-free, vibrant in color, heavy for their size, and have a fresh smell.

• Root vegetables should have a strong odor.

What should be done to vegetables that are infected with insects or mould?

• Discard the infected vegetables.

• Store the infected vegetables in the fridge.

• Use pesticides to treat the vegetables.

• Wash the vegetables thoroughly before use.

Why is it recommended to peel vegetables very thinly?

• It makes the vegetables taste bland.

• It increases cooking time significantly.

• It reduces the overall flavor of the dish.

• It retains more nutrients and improves texture.

Which vegetables often do not require peeling?

• Bell peppers

• Garlic

• Carrots, cucumbers, potatoes

• Onions

What is the purpose of preparing vegetables just before cooking?

• To maintain freshness and enhance flavor and nutrition.

• To ensure vegetables are cooked evenly throughout.

• To reduce cooking time and save energy.

• To make vegetables easier to store for later use.

How can the oxidation of vitamins in vegetables be prevented?

• Increase cooking time to enhance flavor.

• Store vegetables in direct sunlight for freshness.

• Use plastic bags to retain moisture.

• Minimize exposure to air, light, and heat.

What should be done to young potatoes and carrots before cooking?

• Boil without washing

• Soak in vinegar before cooking

• Wash and peel if necessary.

• Slice before cooking

Why is it important to wash vegetables thoroughly?

• Washing vegetables helps them grow faster.

• Washing vegetables makes them taste better.

• It is important to wash vegetables to make them look shiny.

• It is important to wash vegetables thoroughly to remove contaminants and ensure food safety.