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Scanned with CamScannerLESSON 1
Tools, Utensils, and Equipments Needed in E;
Preparation
Objective
* Clean, sanitize, and prepare tools, utensils, and equipment needed in
preparing egg, dished
To achieve success in the kitchen, a thorough understanding of
tools and appliances is essential. Modem technology remains to create
more specific and sophisticated tools to reduce kitchen labor. In today’s
available. Items such as
pp excellent
kitchens, a wide range of specialized machin:
a lot of training to deve
hand tools are simple, but they requ
manual skills,
Equipment - can be divided into three categories: Preparatory Tools,
Cooking Tools, and Finishing Tools
Kitchen utensils - is a hand-held, typically small tool or utensil that is
used in the kitchen for food related functions.
Below are some tools and equipment that may be used in the
preparation of egg, dishes
. Egg cooker
It is an electric appliance that steam-cooks egys in
the shell. Most egg cookers also have inserts or cups for
steam poached eggs while some have a flat insert for
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cooking fried or scrambled eggs and omelets
b. Omelet pan
It is a shallow, slope-sided nonstick skillet,
typically 7 to 10 inches in diameter. A double omelet
pan consists of two shallow rectangular or semicircular >
Pans attached by hinges. Every pan has a handle.
Egg poacher
It isa rack that holds cups, sized to fit one egg each,
© or a small colander-like form that holds an egg as it
OD poaches in boiling water.
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Around band, w I
er without a handle, to hold a
fried oe poached egy during cooking,
¢. Separator
Asmall cup placed in a round frame made of p
(Oy BEBE or vramic, The cup tatches the yolk: while ats +
= around the frame let the white slide through a container
below the separator. You can also use a kitchen funnel
separate eggs
. Slicer _
Wis a device that cuts a hard boiled egy into? sy
neat sices with one instant stroke. Anvegy slicer hasa
sconped tray in which the ey
rests, and a cutting tool
of parallel wires. To chop an egg, cautiously rotate the
sliced ey 90 degrees in the tray and cut through again. You can also chop
eyg8 using a pastry blender in a bow! and slice or chop eggs with a sharp
knife ona cutting board
& Whisks and egg beater
a The primary purpoce of a whisk (also called a whip!
is to aerate the ingredients and to whip them. A whiskisa
cage. handy tool for stirring or mixing, depending on the shape
~ and thickness of the wires
h. Trays and storage box
Itismade from the same materials asthe interior
of your fridge, and it stores neatly on a fridge shelf.
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Other kitchen tools include: No meg
a. Mixing bowls -a deep bowl that is particularly well suited for mining
ingredients
b. Non-stick skillet - pan with non-stick coating allows food to cook
without stiching to the pan.
€ Spatula - a broad, flat, flexible blade used to mix, spread, and kt
materials such as food.
d. Saucepan-isa deep metal cooking pot, usually with a long, handle and
lid Itis commonly used for boiling, stewing, and making sauces
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especially after cooking,
{Pastry brush -a cooking utensil used to spread butte
food.
g. Sieve
oil, or glaze
cooking utensil consisting of a wire of plastic mesh held ins
frame. 1115 used for straining, solids (com liquids, for separating, coarser
from finer particles, of for reducing, soft solids toa pulp,
h. Slatted spoon-a large spoon with slots or holes for deaining liquid
from food.
i, Measuring cups - kite
en utensils used primarily to measure the
volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients
|. Measuring spoons - used tom:
easure an amount of an ingredient,
either quid of dry while cooking,
k. Flectric mixer - electric hand-held mixing, and blending, tool that has
two removable metal beaters and variable speeds.
( Cleaning and Sanitizing fools ond Pyvtpment ==
Cleaning and sanitizing avoid the spread of food-bome bacteria
and contamination in ary food service operation,
Always wear rubber gloves to protect the hands when cleaning
1. Cleaning
Cleaning is the physical disposal of soil and food matter from a
surface. It happens when a cleaning agent (det
surface under sufficient pressure, such as usin;
‘or water spray for enough amount of time, It effectively removes the dirt
through washing, Cleaning takes in three steps. (1) wiping out the soil and
i other food matter from the surface (2) washing with u detergent solution
and (3) rinsing with water.
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rgent) contacts a filthy
a mop, scrubbing, pad,
Factors that affect cleaning:
! + Soil
1); water mixed (dissolved in water- flour, starches, drink stains),
acid of alkaline (tea, dust, wine, fruit juice),
ype: protein base (blood, egy); grease oF oil (margari
a
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* Water hardness: the amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in
the water. When using hard water, more soap or detergent is needed
to get things clean
* Water temperature: the hotter the water, the faster the detergent
dissolves, and the better it cleanses.
* Form of the surface being cleaned: different cleaners and methods f
different surtaces.
* Cleaning agents.
* Agitation or pressure: scrubbing action required to slacken soil.
* The extent of treatment - the longer the cleaning agent touches the
surtace, the better the cleaning,
Cleaning Agents
a. Detergents: contain components that reduce the surface tension,
which penetrates and loosen the dirt on a surface. Mild alkaline
detergents are used to break soil and dirt from dividers, floors,
roofs, and most equipment and utensils. Strong alkaline detergents
are used to cut through wax, oil, and matured, heated, or burton
soil.
b. Solvent cleaners: also called de-greasers, are alkaline detergents
with an oil dissolving specialist. They deal with grill Backsplashes,
oven surfaces, and even oil stains on garages (for home use). These
sleaners lose quality when diluted and are also too costly to be used
in large areas,
© Acid cleaners: these are used when ordinary alkaline cleaners are
inelfective towards rust stains in washrooms and stain on copper
or metal. They should be utilized following the
guidelines.
4. Abrasive cleaners: they contain scouring agents that can be
Scrutbed or rubbed when having difficulty in removing soils on
Roors, or baked-on ot burned skillet. They may scrape su
such as plastic, Plexiglas, and hardened steel,
manufacturer's
faces
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Sanitizing means lowering the number of bacteria to safe, agreeable
Jevels on silverware, flatware, tools, and any food contact surta
a substitute for cleaning and
Itis not
only effective when the items are already
cleaned beforehand. Sanitizing is a step ahead of cleaning (absence of soil)
and a step below sterile (absence of all bacteria),
Sanitizing can be achieved in two ways:
* Heat: by soaking in water of at least 170°F, or
* Chemicals: by soaking in a sanitizing solution for one minute, or by
rinsing, swabbing or spraying with a sanitizing solution
Sanitizing Takes Two Forms
a. Manual (by hand)
This method is used on flatware, utensils, and removable parts of a
three compartment sink system:
* Before washing dishes, sanitize and clean the sinks and other work
surfaces.
* Soak and scrape the items that needed to be washed.
* Wash items in the main sink using detergent solution at a temperature
‘of no less than 110°F; use a cloth or brush to remove the dirt.
* Rinse in the second sink using clear water at a temperature of no less
than 120°F. Remove all traces of food and detergent.
© Sanitize in the third sink, by soaking the items in:
» Hot water with no less than 170°F. To avoid burns, use tongs, rack,
or a container when soaking the items into the water for at least 30
seconds.
>» A chemi or
follow manufacturer's directions.
» Another sanitizing solution is bleach, blended with water 1:4,
1 solution with a temperature of no less than 7:
bleach to the water.
© Air-dry all items.
To clean wood surfaces, like cutting boards and tables, scrub them
with a stif(-bristle nylon brush and rinse with clean water. Remember to
sanitize these tools after every use, Be careful not to soak wooden cutting
boards in detergent or sanitizing solution.
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Dishwashing machines are useful for removing dirt and eliminating
bacteria from tableware and kitchen equipment.
General procedures for machine use:
* Regularly check and clean the dishwashing machine at least once
every day.
* Fill the wash and rinse tanks with clear water.
* Detergent trays and nozzles on spray arms should be cleaned. Scrape
or soak items before washing.
* Soak the utensils with dried-on food on the water.
* Properly load the dishwasher racks, avoid overloading.
* Check the temperature.
Check all utensils/tools as you remove them from the dishwasher, It is
recommended to rinse the utensils again with clean water.
© Air-dry all items.
* Advise the person-in-charge of any machine trouble.
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I. True or False :
1. Soaking the utensils in hot water inat least 170°F is one way
of sanitizing.
2. Sanitize the utensils before cleaning them.
3. When using hard water, less detergent is needed to clean
the utensils.
4. Cleaning reduces the number of bacteria to a safe level
5. To sanitize the wooden chopping board, soak it to sanitizing,
or detergent solution.
Il, Answer the following :
1. Identify the following kitchen tools/equipment :
Oe @s
Differentiate cleaning from sanitizing.
Cite situations that require sanitizing Kitchen tools and utensils.
Describe water hardness? How does it affect the cleaning process?
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How will you use bleach to sanitize kitchen utensils and tools?
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Egg’s Component and Nutritional Value
Objective
© Identity an ege’s component and its nutritive value.
F ges contain high grade proteins, vitamins, minerals, good fats and
traces of nutrients. Itis rich in iron, phosphoric, selenium, and vitamins A,
B12, B2, and BS. A large egg contains 77 calories with 5 grams of fat, and
ams of protein with all the 9 essential amino acids. The egg has the
{y of protein found in any food, which adds to the energy that
og
highest qua
the families need to pertorm on important days. Nutrient rich, all-natural
eggs can be added to any diet.
Egus are the primary ingredients in baked products, particularly
of cakes and creamy sweet dough. Eggs are a decent source of energy tat
nutrients and minerals required for the development and growth of the
body. Each component has its very own particular attributes that affect the
pertormance of a baked product. The nutrients in eggs can play a role in
weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function,
eye health, ete.
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g is shown in Table 1. This
The gross composition of the egg
information can fil in as a decent gauge tor large scale estimations. In ar
case, the composition of eggs vanes with breed, age of layer, and even
nutrition inside certain limits that will be discussed later on,
[Table 1
“o | Water | Protein | Fat | Ash
Whole} 5.
cue | 74 nya
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White [88 u_fofo
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Shell 9
Yolk 29
Albumen 62
Faticomplete yolk 33
Protein/complete yolk 15.7
Yolk solids 51
Albumen protein 105
Albumen solids ns
‘The edible portion of the egg, the white and the yolk have different
analyses. Most of the fat and the fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the yolk
The white is made out of a large amount of water with protein. Aside from
the fat and protein, eggs have the majority of the recognized vitamins
except for Vitamin C.
The table below confirms the primary nutrients in one 60g egg,
These may vary depending on the age, nourishment, and surroundings of
the hen, yet it can be utilized with assurance in many conditions.
Major Nutrients in 1 egg (weighing 60g)
% Recommended Daily All
Nutrient (RDA)
Protein (g) 67 12
Energy (kcal) 28 u
Energy (Kjoules) | 324 i
Fat 6 nla
Polyunsaturated
Fatty Acids Li7 2
(PUFA) (g)
Mono-
Unsaturated Fatty | 2.46 20
Acids (MUFA) (x)
Saturated fat nia
Contents of these may vary significantly subject on the nourishment
ofthehenand mightbe purposely adjusted by serving detailed nourishment.
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In addition to the minerals and vitamins, eggs have many tive
these hav
Proteins that add to their dietary and health values. Some of these have
antibacterial properties like lysozyme and ovotransfersin.
parate a portion of the
Commercial methods can be used to $e] J
Lysozyme is used
egg, white proteins for medicinal or industrial usage-
as an antibacterial in cheese and wine production. Some eg8 proteins can
bind different chemicals such as avidin, which combines to biotin, and
ovoflavoprotein, which ties to riboflavin. Phosvitin, present in the yolk,
binds to iron and has substantial antioxidant properties.
‘Composition of Egg: ;
* Ovum or yolk, which has the germs cells or blastodisk on its surface.
+ Albumen or white, containing thin and thick regions, and chalazae,
* Shell membranes, separate inner and outer layers.
* Ashell which contains a separate, identifiable layers.
‘The structural component of an egg
Air cell
Chalazae
Egg yolk
Egg white/Albumen
Chalazae
‘Shell membranes
1. Shell Membrane is absorbent. It allows flavor in & moisture out. It has
two membranes, namely.
+ The inner shell membrane which acts as a barrier to microorganism.
* Outer shell membrane which surrounds the albumen and provides a
protective barrier against bacterial penetration.
2. Yolk color varies with chicken’s diet. All the fats or lipids, as well as
the cholesterol are found in the yolk. The yolk has a 30% composition
of the whole egg.
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center. The albumen or white (60 percent) includes the thick albumen,
the thin outer albumen, the thin inner albumen, and the chalazae.
4. Chalazae connects yolk to shell; the more prominent, the fresher the
Bs:
5. Air cell increases as eggs age and loses moisture; this makes boiled
eggs easier to peel.
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1, Weight management - The high quality of protein in eggs can make
us feel energized and stay invigorated. It also helps in keeping up a
healthy weight.
2. Research shows that protein may help active adults to build muscle
strength and help prevent muscle loss in middle-aged and aging adults.
3. Egg yolks are a great source of choline, an essential nutrient that adds to
fetal brain development and helps prevent birth defects. Two eggs give
around 250 milligrams of choline or generally 50% of the suggested
daily intake for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
4. Choline also helps the brain’s performance of adults by maintaining
the structure of brain cell membranes.
t is also a key component of
the neurotransmitter that helps relay messages from the brain through
nerves to the muscles.
Eye Health - Lutein and zeaxanthin are two antioxidants found in egg
yolks, which help avoid macular degeneration, the primary cause of
age-related blindness. Even though eggs contain a limited quantity of
these two nutrients, research shows that the lutein is found in egg yolks
and animal fats. In addition to coloring yolks, lutein causes the yellow
shade of chicken skin and fat. The human retina gathers lutein and
zeaxanthin. The latter prevails at the macula lutea while lutein prevails
somewhere else in the retina, which serves as a photo protectant for
retina against harmful effects produced by blue light.
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and somewhat rough.
« The eggshell must be clean, well-formed, strong
f thick white
+ When eggs are broken, there must be a high proportion o
to thin white.
© The yolk must be firm, round (not flattened) when broken and of a
decent and even color, As the eggs are kept, the yolk loses its quality
‘and starts to flatten, water vanishes, and the egg is replaced by air.
The Importance of Egg Quality
‘As a natural product, all eggs are not equal and should be
consistently checked for quality to meet the standard specifications of the
present quility-conscious retailers.
Egg Quality: What to Look For
a. Ifyou look carefully at an eggshell held in contrast to bright light ina
dark room, you are going to see an air hole, usually at the blunt end
of the egg. This air cell is minimal in a new egg; however, as it ages,
water is lost from the 17,000 pores in the egg, and the air cell expands.
Moreover, you can see a large moving shadow in the egg, which is the
yolk floating around in the white. In new eggs, the yolk is small and is
in the center of the egg. You can observe the air cell space in the top of
the egg when you hard boil an old egg. You will see that when you cut
along the hard boiled egg, the yolk has moved offcenter.
b, To quickly evaluate freshness, check the raw egg by placing it ina bowl
of water, New eggs remain at the base of the bow! while due to the
huge air cell, stale eggs remain on end or float.
© Additional factors may also cause the egg to float, such as a weak shell
and fine cracks. Good quality, fresh eggs have specific characteristics
when broken out. The yolk is little and rounded and stands high in a
thick, gel-like egg white, which will usually remain compressed rather
than spread out over a wide space,
d. As eggs age, the yolk becomes bigger and flatter until it breaks. The
thick egg, whites tum thin and liquid. The egg will also develop a
decayed odor and flavor at that point.
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a. The simplest method to preserve eggs at high q
in containers in the refrigerator immediately after they are laid
b. Clean eggs, tree of noticeable defects of the shell and contents it will
stay at high quality for as long as up to three months and 1s still going
y is to stock them
to be as “fresh” as eggs stored at room temperature for seven days.
¢. They can be stored to prolong the shelf life periods; however, the
quality will begin tod
d. The cartons and containers decrease water loss and support in keeping
ine noticeably.
flavors of different foods from being absorbed into the eggs.
e. Its important to store the uncracked eggs in a clean surfaced and do
not washed the shell eggs.
£, To prevent contamination of fresh eggs, separate the dirty or cracked
eggs.
5 Review and Applica’
a ®
L._ Check the items that describe a high quality and fresh egg
Yok is somewhat flattened and enlarged.
2. Eggs stay at the bottom when placed in a basin of water.
3. Eggs whites appear watery.
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4. Shell is free from noticeable defects.
IL. Identify the parts/structures of egg described below:
1, The two thin layers inside of the eggshell.
2. The pocke
of air at the large end of the egg,
3. The yellow of the egg.
4. The twisted cord at the end of the yolk that keeps the
yolk from moving about and sticking to the shell.
5. ‘The hard protective outer covering of an egg.
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Ill. Nutrition Check: Write T if the statement is true and F if otherwise.
1. Egg has the highest protein.
2. All the fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients are confined in
the egg whites of the egg.
3, Chlorine is a vitamins that is essential to fetal brain
development.
4. Eggs are a good source of Vitamin C.
5. Adark yellow yolk is more nutritious than the pale yellow
one.
IV. Answer the following :
1. How will you justify that itis healthy to include eggs in our diet?
2. Describe the nutritional value of the egg.
3, How will you differentiate egg yolk from egg whites in terms of
nutritional value?
4. What are the other benefits of eggs?
5. Describe the four distinctive structures of an egg.
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Market Forms of Eggs
Objectives
* Identify the market forms of eggs
* Explain the uses of eggs in culinary arts
Eggs may be traded or sold as:
1. Fresh Eggs
Fresh eggs or shells eggs may be purchased separately, by the
dozen, or in trays of 36 pieces.
2. Frozen Eggs
These are made of high-quality fresh eggs. They come in the form
of whole eggs with additional yolks and whites. Frozen eggs are
pasteurized and should be thawed before use.
3. Dried Eggs
These are rarely used. Their whites are utilized for making the
meringue. Usually,
they are used as ingredients in the food industry.
They are, generally, not sold directly to consumers.
Eggs are traded in a number of processed forms:
* Bulk or fluid whole eggs (which at times consist of a percentage of
additional yolks to get a specific blend), egg whites and egg yolks.
* Pasteurized eggs are used in preparations such as salad dressings or
desserts, where the traditional recipe may have specified that the egg
should be raw, These products are commonly available in liquid or
frozen forms,
* On the other hand, frozen egg products are used by food processors
as ingredients. Products with egg yolks usually has added salt, sugar
or com syrup to avoid increased stickiness during freezing.
* Dried powdered eggs are also sold and maybe helpful for some baked
goods. For food service use, they are usually sold in 6 02. pouches and
3lb,, and 2.5 Ib. poly packs.
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four grades used for eggs are
* AA-the yolk is firm, and the area covered by the white is small; there
large proportion of thick white to thin white.
* A; the yolk is round and upstanding; the thick white is large in
proportion to the thin white and stands relatively well around the
yolk
+ B-the yolk is flattened, and there is about as much or more thin white
as thick white.
* C-not sold in stores; may be used in prepared mixes.
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The size of the egg may be influenced by breed, age of hen, weight,
feed, and environmental factors. Native chickens have eggs that are smaller
than commercial breeds. Some commercial breeds have eggs that are larger
than others. New layers tend to have smaller eggs than older hens of the
same breed. Better fed hens lay larger eggs than those that are underfed,
‘Temperature, stress, and overcrowding are the environmental factors that
lead to smaller eggs.
Weight Class fines
Jumbo 70 and above
Extra Large 65-70
Large 60-65
Medium 55-60
Small 3055
Pallets 1550
Pewee 40-45
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There are many ways to cook an egg, It can be the main protein
dish, from appetizers to desserts, it can be a primary or add-on ingredient
in dishes. It can be cooked as basic of as elaborately’ as one’s preference for
the moment by dry heat, moist heat, and with or without oil.
Eggs can be used in the preparation of different dishes:
Culinary Examples of
Use = Uses
Sliced, sieved or chopped hard-boiled egg | Rice cake
amnishi
Gainishing can bse aia gachsting, Palabok
Beaten whole egg or yolk brushed onto
Bread and
Glazing | food items before baking will give it a |"
bread rolls
Beaten egg Soups
Custard
Thickener
liquid in susy
Whipped egg whites contain tiny air
bubbles. When this mix is added to other
ingredients, it makes the dishes light and
fluffy, There are three stages of whisking
egg whites toa
* Soft peak - peaks are formed but do} Sponge Cakes
not hold up. Soufflés
* Firm peak - peaks hold up but are
slightly bent at the peaks.
* Stiff peaks - the peaks stand straight
up. The foam should look moist and
shiny.
Aerating,
Eggs can be used to bind ingredients | Hamburgers
Bindin, together as they are coagulated when Patties
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cooked. Omelets
Beaten egg whites are added to remove
Clarity
an'v'"8 _ | impurities and produce a clear finish.
Stocks:
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Coating batters use whole eggs and
breadcrumbs to provide a coating or
protection for the food item brfore cooking.
Whole eggs add flavor and nutritional
value.
Whipped egg yolks can hold other
ingredients together that do not usally
mix, such as oil and vinegar.
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Hollandaise
Mayonnaise
Thanks to their distinctive beneficial properties, eggs are used
in numerous food manufacturing procedures. The yolk of the egg is
designed to be used as an emulsifier. When combined with other food
ingredients, for example, in mayonnaise, many of its fatty elements are
left in suspension indefinitely. The egg white is capable of gel and is often
used in ready-made foods as a binding agent. The egg white proteins form
a relatively solid structure when partially or entirely baked, ideal for many
home-made and industrial foods. The whites and yolks are often divided
and used for various food presentations in further egg handling. Through
adding sugar or salt, they can be enhanced according to the use for which
they are intended.
More than 40% of the eggs produced go for further processing in
many markets around the world, The rise of the further processing industry
led to new demands on egg suppliers, and the breeders and nutritionists
who provide them.
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Answer the following :
1, What are the market forms of the egg?
Give at least three uses of eggs in the preparation of different dishes.
. What is candling? Enumerate the four grades of eggs.
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Il. Describe the culinary uses of egg in the following:
1. The preparation of meringue requires the egg whites
to be beaten with the addition of a small amount of
lemon juice.
ny
. Egg white is mixed with minced beef or poultry
meat and vegetables and added to a cold stock.
——————. The base of mayonnaise recipe requires raw egg
yolk to be mixed with mustard and some vinegar.
——1. The whole egg or the yolk is incorporated into
preparation to bind ingredients together.
————5. Beaten whole egg or egg yolk is used to provide
glossy finish to pastry items.
s
Mixture of egg yolk and cream added to a recipe
prior to serving the dish.
7. Low cooked eggs used to garnish Caesars Salad.
ILL Rescarch on the answer to the question, “Why doeggs havea reputation
forbeing high in cholesterol? Are they a high cholesterol food?” Justify.
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Varieties of Egg Dishes
Objectives
* To cook egg dishes following the prescribed procedures.
* Identify and prepare ingredients according to standard recipes.
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Eggs may be cooked in the following methods:
1. Boiled Eggs
Although widely used, the
term “boiling” does not correctly
describe the technique as using the
term “simmering” is more accurate.
Such dishes with eggs vary entirely
from coddled eggs to hard-boiled
eggs. Instead of hard-boiled, you
might see the word “hard-cooked.”
Boiled eggs are used in a variety of
other preparations, along with their role in breakfast menus, These can be
served as cold hors d’oeuvre, canapés, salads, or garnishes.
Selection of Equipment
* Pot large enough to hold eggs and water to cover by at least 2
inches
* Ice bath to cool eggs after cooking, if necessary.
* colander
* Containers for holding cooked eggs or heated plates for service.
Selection of Ingredients
+ whole fresh shell eggs
* water
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a. Place the eggs in enough water to fully submerge them.
* For coddled, soft, or medium cooked eggs, bring the water to a
simmer first.
* Hard cooked eggs may start in either boiling or cold water.
b. Bring (or return) the water to a simmer.
* Water close toa simmer cooks eggs evenly without toughening
the whites.
* The proper temperature of cooking provides eggs with good
texture and consistency.
* Arapid boil can crack the eggshells.
©. Start timing the cooking once the water has returned to a simmer
after the egg has been added.
* After the egg has been added to the water, egg cooks for 3 minutes
‘once the water has returned to a simmer,
Determining Doneness
The eggs cooked in the shell
should be cooked properly. The whites
should be set, but not rubbery. Based on
the desired doneness, the yolks can be
fully set or still quite fluid.
Under certain conditions, hard-
cooked eggs can develop a green ring around the yolk. A chemical
reaction involving the sulfur in the yolk produce a green color, To
keep the yolks consistently yellow follow the guidelines as follows:
* Do not overcook eggs or cook them in water that is boiling too
quickly.
© Peel the eggs as soon as possible once they are cooked.
Instructions:
Place the eggs in a single layer of a saucepan and cover with
about 1 inch of cold water. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from
heat immediately. Let the egg stand for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for
‘soft-boiled, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes for medium boiled, and 12 to 13. soins
for hard boiled. Remove the eggs from the water
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egg cups— perfect for cracking or scooping the egg right out of
the shell.
b. Hard-boiled eggs should be extracted from the pan and poured
into a bow! of ice water to keep the yolk from discoloring due to
overcooking and makes it easier to peel. Let stand for 2 minutes,
then crack the egg lightly against a hard surface. Peel under cold
running water. Serve.
2. Scrambled
The secret to fluffy scrambled eggs is
to beat the eggs briskly for at least 15 seconds
before cooking, adding air to create large,
puffy curds.
You will need:
Bowl Eggs
Whisk or fork Milk
Non-stick or regular pan Cooking spray or butter Salt and
Spatula pepper (optional)
Instructions:
a. To prepare a single serving of scrambled eggs, crack 2 eggs into
a bowl and whisk in 2 tbsp (30 mL) of milk. Season with salt and
pepper, if desired.
b. Heat pan over medium heat. Coat your pan with cooking spray
(ifusing a regular pan only) or butter based on your preference. If
using butter, allow enough time for it to melt. Pour the eggs into
the pan and reduce the heat to medium low.
c. Gently move the eggs with a spatula, forming soft curds. Continue
stirring until there is no more liquid egg in the pan, but before
the eggs appear dry. Immediately remove eggs from the pan and
transfer it to the serving plates.
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Flavor variations can be created by adding any of the following
ingredients to scrambled eggs before serving:
* Chopped parsley and/or other herbs
© Grated cheese (cheddar, Swiss, parmesan)
* Diced ham
* Crumbled bacon
« Sautéed diced onion and green bell pepper
© Diced smoked salmon
Sliced cooked breakfast sausage
Use the freshest eggs you can regularly buy
for poaching: the thick albumen will have a
better shape around the yolk than older eggs.
To quickly coagulate the eggs, add vinegar to
the poaching water.
Instructions:
Bring to a boil a large, wide saucepan with water and one
tablespoon of vinegar (any flavor). Break one egg ata time, in a small
heatproof bowl, about the size of an egg. Reduce heat to simmering
water, Dip the bowl slightly into the water and slowly slide in the egg.
Upon adding all the eggs, cover the pot, turn off the heat and let stand
for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the eggs in the order they were added
Jotied spoon and put the spoon on a kitchen towel to drain
using a sl
if desired, and
quickly. Trim ragged edges using a knife or scissors,
serve immediately.
Planning Ahead:
When preparing for a number of guest,
poached eggs in advance: chill n an ice-water bath, move to a covered
container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Reheat them up by
dipping them for 1 minute in simmering water.
it is possible to make
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Pan fried is commonly known
as sunny side up or over easy, over
medium, or over well. These are
different products made with precise
timing and technique. Very fresh eggs
are good for pan frying because the
yolk has a better shape, and the white
spreads less,
Types of fried eggs:
a. Sunny Side Up: The egg is fried with the yolk up and is not flipped.
b. Over Easy: The egg is flipped and the yolk is still runny.
© Over Medium: The egg is flipped and the yolk is only slightly runny.
d. Over Well: The egg is flipped and the yolk is cooked hard.
Sunny side up eggs are fried on one side (unturned), with golden
and runny yolks. A heavy iron cast skillet is the perfect pan to make fried
sass. Add butter, lard/bacon fat or oil in the frying pan. Just enough is
Fequired to coat the pan; this is one of the tricks to get the yolks to cook
right.
Ttis known that bacon fat is particularly good for fried eggs. Gently
crack the eggs and place it over the frying pan while letting it fall softly into
the hot fat. Lower the heat immediately until cooked. Add salt and pepper.
Covering the pan can speed up the cooking, Process, but care must be taken
to avoid overcooking the yolks, Cook the eggs until they reach the desired
consistency of the whites
and yolk. Remove from the
under each egg and place
heat. Slip the spatula
them carefully
ona plate, ready for serving.
5. Omelet
An omelet is a nutritious, quick
breakfast option or any meal of the
day. It includes blended and lightly
cooked eggs, but the method used to
do so vari
widely across cuisine. Beat
the eggs until the yolks and whites are
thoroughly mixed. You can either beat
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herbs and spices to the eggs at this stage. Begin cooking the eggs. Heat a
little bit of butter over medium heat in the pan. Pour in the eggs and scatter
with a spatula evenly. Adding a tad of milk and water can help make the
eggs fluffy. Scatter the fillings over the eggs while the eggs on the bottom
are firm and slightly runny on top, except for the cheese. Continue to cook
the omelet until the top bubbles. Use a spatula to flip it carefully to the
opposite side. Keep cooking until the omelet is no longer runny for another
minute or two. Add the cheese and fold it. Sprinkle the cheese in the center
ofthe omelet and then use a spatula to fold the omelet in half carefully over
the cheese. Place your cooked omelet on a plate.
French and American Omelets
Both omelets from France and America are folded omelets. It
means toppings are added in the middle of the omelet, and then wrapped
around the toppings. It is important to stir and shake French omelets
simultaneously, which takes practice. By comparison with American
omelets, French omelets have two advantages:
© They are thinner and
+ puffier in texture and they cook faster.
Suggested omelet fillings:
* Cheese Sautéed or creamed mushrooms
© Creamed or curried chicken Creamed or buttered spinach
Sautéed onions, with or without bacon
* Sautéed onions and diced potatoes
A frittata is a wide-ranging dish.
It is sophisticated enough for fine dining,
nutritious enough for breakfast, and it is
the perfect way to use last nights dinner
leftovers. The frittata is very similar to
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blended in with the egg often fried in the pan. Frittatas are Br
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You will need:
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1/8 tsp (05 mL) salt Spatul |
U8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper Medium bowl |
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V2 cup (125 mL) water ovenproof skillet
Cooking spray, butter or oil Non-stick or regular
1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded cheese
Fresh or dried herbs, to taste (optional)
2 cups (500 mL) filling ingredients (chopped vegetables meat,
poultry, seatood, or a combination)
Instructions:
» water, herbs, salt, and
a. Preheat oven to broil, Whisk the egg
pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
b. Heat a 10 inch (25 cm) nonstick ovenproof skillet over med) |
heat Coat the skillet with cooking spray (if using a regular skill
ntter,
only}, butter, of oil, based on your preference. It using
allow enough time forit to melt, and af using orl, give 1t 30 seconds
to heat up, Add tilling ingredients, saute them until fy
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ly cooked
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Pour in the egg mixture. As the mixture sets around the edge
of the skillet, gently lift cooked portions with a spatula to allow
uncooked egg to flow underneath Cook until the bottom is set
and the top 15 almost set about 8 to 10 minutes
d. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Place skillet under a prvhe
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broiler tor 2 of 3 minutes to melt the cheese and puft up frittata or
cover with a lid and coak tor a couple of minutes on the stovetop.
e. Loosen around the edge of the frittata with a knite. Cut into
wedges and serve.
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The soufflé is an adaptable recipe for eggs that you can fill with any
of the ingredients you want. The term soutile
is French tor “to blow up,” which is exactly.
what happens when air is pumped into the
egg white, giving it the fluffy texture for
which it is known. Soutflés are remarkably
easy and likely to impress while they have a
reputation for being hard to make.
The basic ingredients of any soutfle,
sweet or savory, are the base and the beaten
egg whites,
.g whites provide the souffle with both volume and structure.
Before they are folded into the base, they should be gently removed from
the yolks and beaten to soft peaks. To beat the egg whites for the highest
volume in the finished souffle, use clean bowls and whisks. The yolks may
be inserted in the base of the souffle or reserved for other purposes. Make
sure to hep eggs well chilled at all times.
You will need:
eggs Medium saucepan
egg whites Large bow!
Pinch pepper Electric mixer
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
3/4 cup (175 mL) milk (1%)
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) cream of tartar
2 thsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
Finely chopped filling ingredients
Instructions:
a. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt butter in a medium saucepan
over low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook while
constantly stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Stir in
the milk gradually. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth
and has thickened.
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Bake unt putted and lightly browned for about 20 te 25 minutes,
oF until a knife inserted comes out clean. Serve immediately.
desired, add any Gling ingredients. sturing them into the white
Sauce unt blended. Sot the sauce aside to cool slightly
rina large bow! until stiff
Beat the egg whites with cream of tarta
but not dry. Fold some of the egg whites into the Sauce to make
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2 egg Whites. Carefully pout it into 2 cup (i L) lightly
Breased soutile o7 casserole dish.
fe. Boke unt puffed and lightly browned. about 20 to 25 minutes, or
tuntil a knife inserted comes out clean. Serve immediately.
Tips
+ Never add egg yotks to the hot sauce all at once, as they can
soagulate too quickly and create lumps.
* Cover the greased dish with a sprinile of breadcrumbs before
adding the mixture. It allows the soufilé to “climb” and puff up
in the oven.
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is taken from the oven.
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Crépes, originally from France's Brittany
region. is a thin style of pancake. Crépes are often
served with a sweet or savory filling and can be
enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert as
opposed to traditional pancakes. Fruit, checolate
cheese, and meat are common fillings. For a sweet
treat, serve witha little sugar and a lemon squeeze.
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1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt Medium bow!
2 cups (500 mL) milk
Cooking spray or butter
1/4 cup (60 mL) vegetable oil
cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
Crépe pan or 8-inch (20 em) non-stick or regular skillet Spatula
Instructions:
a. Combine eggs and salt in a medium bowl Gradually add the
flour, alternating with milk and whisking until smooth, Slowly
whisk in the oil. You can also use a blender for this step. Process
all ingredients until smooth for about | minute. Retrigerate the
batter for at least 30 minutes to allow the flour to expand and the
air bubbles to collapse, The batter may thicken during, this time, s0
You might need to thin it out by adding a little more milk or water.
Crépe batter should have the consistency of hi
wy cream
b. Coat your erépe pan with a bit of cooking spray (if using a regular
pan only) or butter, Heat over medium high heat until water
droplets sizzle when sprinkled into the skillet
¢. Stirthe batter and pour about 3 thsp (45 mL) batter into the skillet
allat once. Quickly tilt and rotate the skillet while shaking it gently
ina circular motion to coat the bottom of the pan with the batter.
d. Cook until the bottom of the erépe is lightly browned for about 45
seconds. Turn the erépe over with a spatula and cook for another
15 to. 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining
batter. Add more cooking spray or butter to the skillet if the erépes
start to stick,
¢. Fill the crépe with your favorite ingredients and enjoy!
Filling suggestions:
1. Simple and sweet: Cook some fruit in the season with a bit of
sugar and fill the crépe.
2, Savoury: Fill the crépe with sautéed chopped ham, red pepper,
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the oven or microwave.
3. For kids: Spread the crépe with
banana or jam; roll-up.
peanut butter and top with sliced
Tips:
a refrigerate cooked cxépes, wrap packed erépes in foil or plastic
wrap. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Let stand for an hour before
serving at room temperature.
© To freeze cooked crépes, place them i
waxed paper. Place them in an airtight container. Freeze up to
four months. Before unwrapping and cutting, thaw the crépes
completely to prevent tearing,
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Review and Application
1 Answer the following :
1. How will you properly boil an egg so it will not become rubbery or
overcooked ?What is the key to a fluffy scrambled egg?
Why is it advisable to add vinegar to poaching water while cooking
the egg?
3. What are the other ingredients that can be added to the scrambled egg
to have flavor variations?
In cooking, how will you know that your boiled eggs are already done?
How 1s frittata different from omelet?
What is a souffle? How is it done?
Differentiate pancakes from crepes.
Give some suggestions for the fillings of an omelet?
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Describe the following types of fried eggs: sunny-side up, over-easy,
over-emedium, and over-well.
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Group Work:
Divide the class into groups. Each group will try one method of
cooking eggs. The group's performance will be evaluated using the rubrics
below:
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G pts) Gpts) (2 pts) app
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to replicate burt or excess fat. broken or
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Scanned with CamScannerLESSONS
Serving and Storing Eggs
Objectives
* Select suitable plates according to standards
* Present egg dishes hygienwatly and attrachvely
famushing and side dishes sequent:
nervand i
Plating ts the art of serving food ina way thatenha
> te learn before
the appeal of your d:shes. Here are the tour
deg
i Your plating styles.
1. Create a framework
It iy always good to start cone
ideas before making the actual pla
started
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the platuyg and design,
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plate
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tation of your Visualzaton tor the final plate.
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trends.
2. Ensure balance
mportant thing to remen
rin plating and serving your tood
is balance,
# Play with colors and shapes and try combining them - round shapes
cones, rods, etc,
* Provide a vanety of texture. A mi creates an exiting vanety ot
mouthteels, tov.
It is also possible to create balance by splitting To create a visual
and flavor balance, consider serving ditterent parts of the dish in separate
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Unnecessary ingredients can clutter a dish.
3. Portion size i
Nutrition isa concem for many diners today. With that in mind, the
Fight balance of nutrition and portion size should alway’ be in your dishes,
In terms of plating, a well-proportioned dish can take BY? forms:
* A nutntionally balanced dish with the right proportion of protein
carbohydrates and vegetables.
* An adequately sized dish that
of the plate
4. Highlighting the key ingredients
When plating, the key ingredient
needs to order a steak and find the plate crowded with si
the beef. Make sure that the main ingredient is standing out.
is well proportioned to the dimensions
t is always highlighted. No one
ies and hiding
Factors in Presenting Egg Dishes
Plating food refers to appealingly placing food on a plate, Plating is
an art form, and excellent plate presentation results from careful attention
to detail. Effective plating involves the ability to impress the customer
creatively while also ensuring visual features compliment the flavor of the
dish. Presentation is of great importance because customers eat first with
their eyes, followed by their noses and then their mouths. All foods have to
Work together to create a pleasant work of art on the plate.
Plating Guidelines to Keep in Mind
Plan the design. To better determine the final presentation, draw
the design, and assemble a “test” plate.
* Remember “BUFF,” which stands for Balance, Unity, Focus, and Flow.
* Create a focal point in the design.
* Keep it simple and quick.
* Maintain a balance of colors. A good rule of the thumb is that three
colors are usually enough.
* Place decorations in threes, because that tends to be more appealing
to the eye.
* Place the most appetizing food at the front of the plate.
* Everything in the design should be edible.
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Scanned with CamScannerAt any time of the day, eggs can be presented on the menu:
* Morning
* Lunch
* Dinner
Eggs are a flexible menu item and a valuable human diet food
source. It 1s always important to emphasize the characteristics of the
ingredients used when preparing a menu item.
Poached eggs
rve on aclean, warm plate without poaching water.
When served with toast, make sure that the toast is next to or below
the egg,
Garnish to complement the dish
Fresh herbs such as parsley and chives are usually used
Omelets
© Traditional egg dish served for breakfast:
Either side folded into the middle
Serve seal side down on a clean, warm plate
Should be formed to look like a cigar on plate
* Taper top and bottom with a small bulge in the center
Consistency should be baveuse (a French cooking term meaning moist
juicy, just a little runay and undercooked);
Here are some ot the ideas for plating egg dishes:
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Like other protein foods such Se ingll alowed 1 pr
contain microorganisms that can cause
Several reported cases of Salmonella food porsoning have resulted
from below par egg handling. Salmonella is easy t eliminate through
cooked at 72°C is free from salmonella. But
ooking. Any food regularly
set foods should be treated as
we still eat raw and lightly cooked eggs- These
contaminated along with eggshell.
Safety Tips
A few simple steps can significantly
poisoning from egg dishes.
reduce the risk of food
Buy eggs from supermarkets or shops that store them in a
refrigerator or a cool area of the store. Once you arrive home, refrigerate
the eggs immediately. Treat them like milk. When you make dishes that
only cook the eggs lightly, like some sauces, quickly serve the food or
refrigerate. Do not let it stand at room temperature. All souffles with raw
eggs should be kept in the fridge until they are consumed. Never give
children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems foods
that contain raw or lightly cooked eggs. When preparing tood, observe
good personal hygiene; wash your hands thoroughly before preparing
food and after handling raw food.
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Always Keep Eggs in their Carton
When they get home, people often throw away the egg carton and
put the eggs in the little egg caddy that comes with the refrigerator or ina
separate bow]. This may look nice, but we always suggest to keep the eges
in their original carton for the following reason. First, the carton covers the
eggs and prevents them from absorbing heavy odors and flavors of other
food in your fridge through the thousands of tiny pores in the eggshell.
Second, you can always see the Best Before Date to ensure freshness. Last
but the not least, eggs should always be stored with the large end up just
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Other tips for storing raw and cooked eggs
Eggs should not be stored in the fridge door, but in the refrigerator’s
main body to ensure that a constant, cool temperature is preserved
The leftover raw egg whites and yolks should be immediately
placed in arrtight containers and kept in the refrigerator. Cover them with
alittle cokd water to prevent yolks from drying out. Drain the water before
using it
You can notice a “gassy” scent in your fridge when you store hard-
boiled eggs. The smell is caused by hydrogen sulfide, which 18 produced
by cooking the eggs. It is harmless and usually dissipates in a couple of
hours
Recommended Storage Time for Eg
Tresh shell eggs By best before date
Leftover yolks or whites Within 2 to 4 days
Hard Boiled exes Within 1 week.
Prepared egg dishes Within 3 to 4 days
Pickled e; Within L month
Frozen whole ens (blended) Within 4 months
How to Freeze Eggs
Did you know that you can freeze eggs? Under these simple
instructions, certain types of raw and prepared eggs (not in their shells)
can easily be frozen
a. Whole eggs
Beat the eggs until they are blended, place into the container, and
close firmly. Label and freeze the container with the number of eggs
and the date
b. Whites
Break the eggs one by one and make sure that no yolk gets mixed
with the whites. Pour them into freezer containers, seal them tightly,
Jabel the number of egg whites and write the date, and freeze. For faster
rement, freeze cach white in an ice cube tray
thawing and easier mea:
and then transfer to a freezer container,
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Special treatment is required for eg yolks. Once frozen, yolks
gelation property allows it to thicken. Eventually, once frozen og
yolks become so gelatinous that they are almost difficult to use in a
recipe. Beat LS tsp (0.5 mL) of salt or 112 tsp (7mL) of sugar or cor
syrup per 14 cup (50 mL) of egg yolks (4 yolks) to help slow down this
process. Label the container with the number of yolks, ard the date,
Also, include whether salt (for main dishes) or sweetener (for baking
or desserts) has been added.
d. Hard Boiled
It is possible to freeze hard-boiled yolks later for toppings or
gamishes. Place the yolks carefully in a saucepan in a single layer and
add sufficient water to reach at least 1 inch above the yolks. Cover and
bring tw the boil quickly. Remove from heat and let stand, covered,
for about 15 minutes in hot water. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain
well, and package for freezing. Once frozen, hard boiled whole eggs
and whites are soft and watery, so do not freeze them.
Cooking with Frozen Eggs
To use frozen eggs for cooking or baking, thaw them in the fridge
overnight or under running cold water. Use the eggs once thawed, and
only in deeply cooked dishes.
Cooking Food Safely
When preparing perishable foods, including eggs, follow these four
simple steps to ensure food is prepared safely:
* Clean -Wash hands and surfaces often. Proper handwashing could
remove nearly half of all feodbome illness cases.
* Chill - Rapidly coo! / freeze food. Cold temperatures can stop many
harmful bacterias from growing.
* Separate - Do not cross-contaminate. Throughout storage and
preparation, keep raw meat/poultry/seafood and their juices apart
from each other.
+ Prep - Cook at the correct temperature for meat, poultry, and eggs.
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and serving eggs:
* Serve eggs or food that is made with eggs immediat
or refrigerate and us
after cooking,
within 3 tod days
Serve all egg dishes within two hours for presentation. Cold egg
dishes and beverages should be placed on ice.
Ifa dish at room temperature includes eggs, immerse them for a few
minutes in warm water.
Use moderate heat and controlled cooking times for eggs to avoid
toughness
Do not eat cracked eggs or eggs that are more than two hours out of
the fridge.
+ When they are cold, separate the egg yolk and white properly.
* Egg whites will beat to a greater volume if they are allowed to stand
20 to 30 minutes at room temperature before using them.
Review and Application
1. True or False =
1. Eggs cooked at 60°C will be free of Salmonella.
2. Uponarriving at home from supermarkets, keep the eggs at
the original carton at room temperature.
3. Hard boiled eggs has a “gassy” odor caused by hydrogen
sulphide.
4. Itis advisable to separate the egg yolk and white when they
are cold,
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Eggs absorb odor through their shell.
Scanned with CamScannerIL Answer the following
1. Isit advisable to eat a raw egg or light cooked eggs? Why or why not?
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Why is it recommended to keep the eggs in their original carton rather
than storing them in egg caddy?
3. How will you freeze the following?
a. Whole egg
b. Egg whites
cc. Egg yolk
d. Hard boiled eggs
4, How will you prepare perishable foods like eggs for cooking?
5, Group Work:
Select an egg dish (fried eggs, omelet, poached egg, scrambled egg)
With your groupmates, prepare necessary kitchen tools and cook your
selected dish, Plate the egg dish applying the tips that you have learned in
plating and serving dishes.
Your group's performance will be evaluated using the score sheet
below:
riers Sora Bort Toro Score
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Proper Balance | Palance with | attempted balance is
Proper Bal cveneye | butneeds | timited or not
appealing tow | improvement | present
Caloris | Some color
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Workplace Safety Procedures
Objective
+ Follow safety practices in the kitchen
‘The most important concept to consider is that you are responsible
for your own and other people's safety. Hazards may 0 unnoticed in the
kitchen until an accident occurs.
General Safety
In many cases, accidents occur, but most often, they
back to one of two basic factors: ignorance and carelessness. You always
have to think about your safety and the safety of others around you
an be traced
The following is a general list of safety precautions you must
observe in any work area
© Walk, do not run in the work areas.
© Stay completely alert on the job.
* Avoid back strain by lifting correctly.
Kitchen Accidents and Their Causes
More than 90% ofall accidents canbe prevented, and ifimplemented,
three basic kitchen safety rules can dramatically reduce the likelihood of
kitchen mishaps
* Do not run: People in the kitchen who hurry around tend to take risks
that raise an accident’s probability:
+ Keep your mind on your work: People are a threat to themselves and
others around them when they Iet their focus drift. Lack of interest,
personal issues, and other people's distractions can all lead to serious
kitchen accidents.
+ Observe all kitchen equipment operating rite
equipment until the correct procedures are taught,
es: Never use kitchen
Accidents are caused, as stated many times before — they don’t just
occur. These are the result of not knowing the right way to perform a task,
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fe doing it. Its wise to remember that reckless workers are not
only risking their safety and well being but are also putting those aroung
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Safety Practices for the Kitchen
There are many safety hazards in the kitchen, including hot stoves,
electrical appliances, and sharp tools. Combined with the fast, frequently
frenzied actiuity in a kitchen, these hazards require you to carefully work
while keeping an eye on the satety practices listed below
Procedures for sharp utensils
*# Use the right knife for the job.
* Do not grab the knives that fell. Jump back to get out of the way when
a knute falls,
# Always carry a knife with the tip pointing downward and with the
cutting edge turned away from your body.
+ Never talk while holding a knife in your hand, There could be severe
consequences if you continue gesturing with a knife.
* Always cut away from your body when cutting with any knife. This
alse refers to potato peclers or any cutting-edge tool
* Never place a knite in hot water because the wooden handle will form
cracks
© Never reach into soapy water in search of a knife,
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Place knit
all times. Never cut on metal
in the knife drawers. Preferably, for proper storage,
knives should be put in knife racks,
Keep the sharp edge
tured away from your body whenever you
wash and clean a knife,
Use a sharp knife at all times; itis far safer than a blunt one. Less
Pressure on a sharp knife is required, and there is less risk of a sharp
knife slipping
Always cut with a back and forth sweeping motion, not with a
downward force.
Use knives for the purpose for which they are designed, not as levers
oF wedges or as a bottle or can openers.
Pick up the knives only from the handle.
Take a firm grip on a knife handle and always make sure that the
handle is free from grease or any other sticky material.
* Cuta flat base when cutting circular objects like onions and carrots so
that the object stays firmly and does not move when cut.
Avoid burns
* Use dry towels when handling hot skillets, pots, or roasting pans as
wet cloth conducts heat more readily than a dry cloth.
* Avoid splashing grease on top of the range. Grease can quickly ignite
and cause a fire. Do not throw water on a grease or heavy fire: smother
it by using a wet towel or a fire extinguisher.
Slowly remove the pot lids. Lift the side of the lid away from you to
prevent the steam from rushing out too fast, causing your hands or
face to burn.
When moving a hot container from one location to another, always be
aware of “hot stuff.”
Keep towels used for handling hot foods off the range. Too often, the
towels end is dangled into the fire and dragged across it.
Avoid overfilling hot food containers.
Never allow the long handles of saucepans or skillets to extend
through aisles. The pot may fall off the range if they are brushed, hit,
or bumped.
Never tum the handle of any pot over an open flame.
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