3. Principles in preparing Stocks
The stock
ingredients are
simmered
starting with
cold water.
Stocks are
simmered
gently, and
not boiled
4. Salt is
usually not
added or
only
minimally
added
the "scum"
that rises to
the surface is
skimmed off
before
further
ingredients
are added
Stocks can be
frozen
5. What is the difference between stock
and broth?
Stock –is a thin liquid produced by simmering
raw ingredients: solids are removed, leaving a
thin, highly flavored liquid.
Broth- is a basic soup where solid pieces of
flavoring meat or fish along with some
vegetables, remain. Nowadays it is acceptable to
refer strictly vegetable soup as broth.
10. Characteristics of stocks
Body- obtained by dissolving meat proteins
in water.
Flavor- obtained by using a mirepoix, spices
and herb.
Clarity- obtained by removing impurities
through blanching or by skimming.
Color- certain vegetables like carrots and
tomatoes will color your stock.
11. Ingredientsin preparing Stock
Meat, bones or skin
-beef
-chicken
-pork
-seafood
-vegetable
Aromatics
(mirepoix)
-carrots
-onions
-bay and others…
(stock has a much more complex flavor than
broth)
18. Soup
- A liquid flavored dish which is considered as a dinner
item as well as snack or appetizer. This is made by
combining ingredients such as meat and vegetables with
stock, juice or water.
19. Classifications of soup:
Clear Soup:
* BOUILLON- by product of simmering
meat or poultry w/o solid ingredients.
* VEGETABLE SOUP- seasoned with the
addition of one or more vegetables and
meat products.
* CONSOMMÈ- rich flavored stock clarified
to transparent a perfect starter for elegant
dinner.
20. Thick Soup:
CREAM SOUP- thickened with roux, milk
and cream.
PUREE- based on starchy ingredients;
based on potato, tomato, rice and others;
not smooth and creamy like cream soup.
BISQUES- thickened soup made from
shellfish.
CHOWDERS- hearty American soup made
from fish, shellfish or vegetables usually
contain milk and potatoes.
23. Types of soup:
DESSERT/
FRUIT SOUP
This is served warm or cold usually with milk,
coconut milk, cream, beverages or fruits in season.
COLD SOUP A particular variation of traditional soups wherein
temperature is kept at room temperature or below,
may be sweet and savory and popular during
summer.
ASIAN SOUP This is typical broth or clear soup thickened with
starch where tofu is commonly used.
REGIONAL
TRADITIONAL
SOUP
This is a soup specialty popularized in each place like
birds’ nest in Chinese cuisine, bouillabaisse in
Mediterranean cuisine etc.
24. Basic principles in cooking Soup
Prepare
all the
ingredient
s
Cut all
the
ingredient
s at the
same
size.
27. (Latin salsus , salsa in Spanish meaning salted)
Are liquid or sometimes semi- liquid served
or used in preparing other foods. This is
derived from one of the mother sauce (small
sauce or secondary sauce) and basically
made from stock used as dip or gravy added
to dishes to add flavor, moisture and visual
appeal to another dish.
SAUCES
28. Kinds of Sauces
There are sauces available in the market that can be used to
enhance food flavor, some of these are prepared ready for busy
individuals and those who are always in a hurry but the
following sauces are widely used in fine dining :
. BECHAMEL/MILK- made from scalding milk, onion, cloves with white roux
and seasoning.
VELOUTE- made from thickening a chicken meat or meat with blonde roux.
ESPAGNOLE/BROWN STOCK- made from caramelized bones(usually veal) and
tomato that contributes to the glossy dark brown color.
TOMATO SAUCE- extracted or from pureed tomato thickened with roux or starch
and seasoning.
HOLLANDAISE- is made from emulsified sauces added with egg yolks, butter,
vinegar or lemon juice, water and lecithin.
29. QUALITY OF SAUCES
Smooth with no lumps
Distinctive and well-balanced flavor
Smooth and shiny appearance
30. Basic sauces for meat
Mushroom
Sauce
Recipe
Red Wine
Reduction
Sauce