It provides a blend of sweet and tangy flavors

to accentuate the flavors of steamed vegetables.

It is a cool, refreshing sauce that provides a mild herb flavor to steamed vegetables.

_ _ _ _ _ is the art of modifying, processing, arranging, or decorating food to enhance its aesthetic appeal.

In a classic arrangement, the protein item takes the _ _ _ _ _ position.

Name this plating.

Which of the following is/are basic element/s of plating?

An Asian plating in which the starch is usually plated in the center, topped with protein and vegetables placed around the sides, such as Nasi Lemak.

It serves as an accent to perk up or highlight the color of the main dish.

This provides height and structure and keeps the plate neat and clean.

_ _ _ _ _ is a thickened liquid that is flavored or seasoned to enhance the flavor of the food that it is to accompany.

This technique is similar to a sauté, but vegetables are cut into smaller pieces.

The heat source is above the food, making this a great technique for blistering the skins of sweet peppers or chilies.

A method in which vegetables are briefly put into a saucepan of boiling water and “refreshed” by immediately draining and plunging them into ice water.

Lightly brown the vegetable in a little fat, then add a tablespoon or two of liquid to start the cooking process. Once the vegetable has released its moisture, add only enough additional liquid to keep it moist.

Which of the following is/are the desirable qualities of fresh vegetables.

Which of the following vegetables belong/s to starchy type?

Cook vegetables in the smallest amount of liquid and shortest amount of time possible.

Refrigerate any unused portion of vegetables.

In excess, sunlight leads to over ripening or rapid spoilage. Therefore, keep your vegetables in a shaded area of your kitchen.