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Advanced Foods
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Undergraduate 2
11/07/2010

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Term
Batter
Definition

produced by adding a leavener to a basic pasta formula

can be used for larger dumplings in stew or other liquid

Term
Fresh Pasta
Definition
can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days
Term
Dried Pasta
Definition

Can be stored for more than 2 days

set tras in a warm, dry place for several days until the pasta has hardened and dried

Term
holding
Definition

should be slightly undercooked

-to reheat, bring enough salted water to a boil to generously cover pasta though not as much as required for cooking

-drop into water and allow to simmer long enough to heat through

Term
Pasta for banquet service
Definition
use bowls or deep platters and mount the pasta to help conserve heat
Term
Pasta for buffet service
Definition

sturdy pastas that will hold up well

-cook, preheat and serve as close to time put out as possible. Food will only last so long after being put out

Term
T/F- Dumplings are a specific type of fresh pasta, always served with stews and ragouts
Definition
False
Term
T/F- Oil is frequently used in pasta doiugh to keep the dough pliable and easy to knead
Definition
True
Term
T/F- Fresh pasta can be mixed using a food processor or electric mixer
Definition
True
Term
T/F- Spatzle us made by forcing the dough through a pasta extrusion machine
Definition
False
Term
T/F- In general, noodles can be mixed and prepared in the same manner as fresh pasta.
Definition
True
Term
T/F- Dim sum is the term for Chinese pot stickers
Definition
True
Term
T/F- Fresh pasta and oodles can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days
Definition
True
Term
T/F- When cooking pasta, the amount of water needed will vary depending on whether the pasta is dry or fresh
Definition
False
Term
T/F- The Italian term "al dente" literally translates to 'to the death'
Definition
False
Term
T/F- A hearty sauce most successfully complements the delicate flavor of fresh pasta
Definition

False

-best paired with cream or butter-based sauce

Term
When preparing pasta dough in food processor, the blended dough should appear
Definition
like a coarse meal
Term
After kneading and resting, the pasta dough should appear
Definition
smooth and elastic.
Term
After kneading, pasta dough must rest/relax for
Definition
at least 1 hour.
Term
The ratio of water to pasta is
Definition
1 gal of water to 1 lb of pasta.
Term
In general, filled pasta require only a
Definition
very light sauce.
Term
The three basic ways to mix pasta dough are _________, ________, or ____________.
Definition
by hand, in a food processor, or electric mixer
Term
Eggs are frequently included in fresh pasta to provide _________, _________, and ________.
Definition
moisture, flavor, and structure
Term
Long, flat pastas are generally served with _______, _____ sauces that will ____________.
Definition
smooth, light sauces that will coat the strands evenly.
Term
__________ can be simmered, poached, or baked; they may also be ________, __________, or _________.
Definition
Dumplings. Steamed, pan fried, deep fried
Term
As pasta cooks, it becomes ________ throughout; an _________ shows that the pasta is not completely cooked.
Definition
translucent, opaque core
Term
Long, flat pasta pairs with
Definition
cream sauces.
Term
Tube or twisted pasta pair with
Definition
heavy (meat) sauce
Term
Fresh pasta is usually paired with
Definition
light cream or butter sauces.
Term
Dried pasta is usually paired with
Definition
meat sauces
Term
Banquet service use
Definition
bowls or deep platters
Term
Buffet service are
Definition
cooked in advance
Term
Proper storage of fresh pasta? Over long peroids of time?
Definition

sprinkle pasta with x to keep from sticking, hold the pasta on tray with plastic and cover with plastic

roll long strands into loose nests and arrange them on parchment lined sheet trays to dried then stored same as commercial dried pastas

Term
What is the proper procedure for mixing pasta dough by hand?
Definition

combine flour salt in a bowl make a well in the center

place eggs, flavoring ingredients and oil in the well

quickly incorporate flour into liquid ingredients until a loose mass forms

Term
How should cooked pasta be reheated for service?
Definition

bring salted water to boil

enough water to cover pasta but not as much for cooking

low pasta into water and let simmer just long enought o heat through

Term
What types of sauce are appropriate for fresh pasta? dried pasta? filled pasta?
Definition
cream or butter-based, heartier (meat), very light sauce
Term
What types of flours are used to make fresh pasta?
Definition

All purpose flours

Replace percent flour with: whole wheat flour, semolina, cornmeal, buckwheat, rye, ground legumes

Term
What are some of the flavorings used in pasta?
Definition
eggs, salt, type of flour
Term
What are the functions of egg and oil in pasta dough?
Definition

Egg: moisture, flavor, and structure

Oil: keeps dough pliable and easy to work with

Term
Describe the proper technique for testing pasta for doneness
Definition

bite into a piece or strand

break apart a strand or piece and look at the interior

Term
What are guidelines for serving and reheating pasta?
Definition
rapidy cool and store pasta, reheat servings or batches as needed for service
Term
What are the general guidelines in pairng sauces to different types of pasta?
Definition

long, flat pastas served with smooth, light sauces (cream or butter)

Tube pastas served with heavily structured sauces (meat or garnish of fresh veggies)

Fresh pasta served with ligh cream/butter sauce

Dried pasta served with heartier sauces (meat)

Filled pastas served with very light sauce

Term
Pilaf Technique
Definition

sweat aromatic vegetables in fat or oil until softened

heat liquid, add it to grains, and bring to simmer

whend one, remove pot from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 mins

Term
Risotto Technique
Definition

parch the rice in oil after sweating aromatics

add the simmering liquid in parts

stir constantly until the entire amount of liquid has been incorporated, the rice is fully cooked, and risotto is creamy and thick

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