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Advanced Foods
Mise en place for Vegetables adn Fresh Herbs
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Undergraduate 2
11/02/2010

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Term
Chiffonade
Definition

Fine shred

-used for leafy vegetables and herbs

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Chopping
Definition
Slice or cut through the vegetables at nearly regular intervals until cuts are relatively uniform
Term
Coarse chopping
Definition
generally used for mirepoix or similar flavoring ingredients that are to be strained out of the dish and discarded
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Shredding
Definition
Used for leafy vegetables and herbs
Term
Julienne
Definition

Long rectangular cut

-trim and square off the vegetable by cutting a slice to make four straight sides

Term
Battonet
Definition

Long rectangular cut

-trim and square off the vegetable by cutting a slice to make four straight sides

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Dicing
Definition

Produces cube shapes

-trim and cut vegetable as for julienne or batonnet and then adjust for size required

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Paysanne
Definition

Make a large batonnet then cut to smaller size

-may still have curved or uneven edges in final dish

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Fermiere
Definition

Make a large batonnet then cut to smaller size

-may still have curved or uneven edges in final dish

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Lozenge
Definition
Thinly slice the vegetable, then cut into strips of appropriate width
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Oblique cuts
Definition

Primarily used for long, cylindrical vegetables

-diagonal cut to remove the stem end

-hold the knife in same position and roll the vegetable a quarter turn

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Brunoise
Definition
Fine size diced
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Tourne
Definition
series of cuts that simultaneously trim and shape the vegetable
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Mincing
Definition
very fine cut that is suitable for many vegetables and herbs
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allumette
Definition

matchstick cut

-trim and square off vegetable by cutting a slice to make four straight sides

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Rondelles
Definition
cut a cylindrical vegetable crosswise
Term
Gaufrette
Definition
Waffle cut with mandoline
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Fluting
Definition

For mushrooms

-remove outer layer of mushroom cap, place blade at slight angle against mushroom cap center

Term
Fanning
Definition

leaving the stem end intact, make a series of parallel lengthwise slices and spread the fruit/vegetable cut into a fan shape

-raw and cooked foods

Term
Tomato Concasse
Definition
Cut X into bottom of tomato, cut out stem, bring pot of water to rolling boil with ice bath ready, boil tomato for 10-15 seconds and then directly into ice bath. Peel tomato with knife. Halve tomato crosswise, at widest point and squeeze out seeds. Rough chop
Term
Rehydrating/plumping
Definition
Remove any debris and poor enough boiling hot water over it to cover
Term
Toasting
Definition
pass repeatedly through flame until toasted and softened
Term
General Guidleines for Vegetales and herbs mise en place
Definition

proper timing

make lists; prioritize

hone knives

wash vegetables and herbs first

arrange work in logical flow

keep tools and work surfaces clean

sanitize all tools and cutting surfaces when switching from one food to another

wash hands frequently and wear gloves (if appropriate)

Term
T/F- chiffonade is a cut used primarily for root vegetables
Definition
False
Term
T/F- The dimensions of a medium dice is 1/4x1/4x1/4?
Definition
False
Term
T/F- to clean mushrooms, let them soak in a bowl or sink full of water until thereis no sign of dirt; drain carefully
Definition
False
Term
T/F- Leeks should be rinsed under running water until all traces of grit or sand are gone
Definition
True
Term
T/F- to dice vegetables, first trim and cut the vegetable as for julienne cut
Definition
True
Term
T/F- the shape of the tourne cut is made by cutting a cylindrical vegetable, such as a carrot, crosswise into roudns
Definition

False

-that is a rondelles

Term
T/F- mincing is a very fine cut made with a chef's knife; used for herbs, garlic, shallots, ginger, and other aromatic ingredients
Definition
True
Term

T/F- A parisienne scoop is used to remove the pit from an avocado

 

Definition
False- use a knife to cut into pit and pull out of avocado
Term
T/F- The dimensions of a julienne cut are 1/8x1/8x1/8
Definition
False- this is brunoise
Term
T/F- Whole and sliced tomatoes can be roated in the oven to intensify their flavors
Definition
False
Term
This cut is used on long, cylindrical vegetables. The vegetable is cut on a diagonal, turned 90 degrees, and cut again on the same diagonal, forming a piece with 2 angeled edges
Definition
Oblique
Term
What is another term for a diamond cut?
Definition
lozenge
Term
It is easier to peel peppers if you first prepare them by
Definition
hold over a gas flame until charred
Term
Chiffonade is a vegetable cut usually used for
Definition
leafy greens and herbs
Term
Most of the "fire" in hot chili peppers is in the
Definition
seeds
Term
Fanning is
Definition
a decorative cut used on fruits and vegetables (like strawberries)
Term
The waffle or gaufrette cut is prepared using which tool?
Definition
mandoline
Term
Garlic should be roasted
Definition
at a moderate temperature until cloves are soft
Term
To peel chestnuts
Definition
boil or roast the chestnuts just until the skin begins to pull away
Term
To prevent artichockes from browning before cooking
Definition
rub the surfaces with lemon juice or hold them in acidulated water
Term
To prevent avocados from browning
Definition
cut them just prior to using them whenever possible
Term
The "choke" of the artichoke is
Definition

the purple, feathery center

-inedible, except in baby artichokes

Term
The string that runs along one seam of a snap or snow peas
Definition
can be snapped and pulled away easily
Term
For the best shelf life of vegetables
Definition
wash them as close to preparation time as possible
Term
To dice vegetables, first trim and cut the vegetable as for the __________ cut
Definition
Julienne
Term
The shape of the __________ cut is made by cutting a cylindrical vegetable, such as a carrot, crosswise
Definition
rondelles
Term
A variation of julienne used for potatoes is the ________ or matchstick cut
Definition
allumette
Term
______ refers to the cutting technique that produces cube-shaped products
Definition
Dice
Term
The ___________ cut is used primarily for leafy vegetables and herbs
Definition
chiffonade
Term
The ________ cut is often used tomake vegetables ready for stir-fry and other Asian-style dishes
Definition
diagonal
Term
Peeled, seeded and coarsley chopped tomatoes are reffered to as tomato _______
Definition
Concasse
Term
To ________ vegetables is to trim them into a 2-inch tapered shpae that most resembles a barrel or football
Definition
tourne
Term
________ is a vegetable cut resembling a small tile, approximately 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/8 inches
Definition
paysanne
Term
To ___ corn, score through a row of kernels, then scrap down the sides of the kernel to release the flesh and juices.
Definition
Milk
Term
A ___________ is used to make balls of different sizes from fruits and vegetables
Definition
parisienne scoop
Term
Onions are peeled and cut using a _______ and ______
Definition
pairing knife and chef's knife
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