Starter quiz
- Which part of the cooker is used to boil pasta in a saucepan?
- grill
- hob ✓
- oven
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- What does personal hygiene include?
- washing hands ✓
- checking date marks
- tying back long hair ✓
- washing vegetables
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- True or false? Noodles are usually made from barley.
- True
- False ✓
- What would you use to accurately measure a small amount of oil?
- measuring cups
- measuring jug
- measuring spoons ✓
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- Which pieces of equipment would you use for the bridge hold?
- vegetable peeler
- vegetable knife ✓
- chopping board ✓
- plate
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- We taste food using our ______.
- 'tongue' ✓
Exit quiz
What piece of equipment is being used here?- saucepan
- frying pan
- wok ✓
- tagine
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- True or false? Sushi (raw fish) is the only popular food in Japan.
- True
- False ✓
- What type of dish is yakisoba?
- a dish of fried potatoes and vegetables
- a dish of fried rice and vegetables
- a dish of fried noodles and vegetables ✓
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- ______ is the use of our senses to assess a food or drink.
- 'Sensory evaluation' ✓
- Food ______ can caused by eating something contaminated with bacteria.
- 'poisoning' ✓
- Match the following food hygiene practices.
- storing food in the right place⇔food in the cupboard, fridge or freezer ✓
- washing fruit and vegetables⇔remove dirt and bacteria ✓
- checking date marks⇔use food before it becomes unsafe to eat ✓
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Key learning points
- Originating from China, yakisoba is now a staple in Japan. It is a popular street food. 'Yaki' means cooked over heat.
- Good food hygiene is essential to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
- The food skills to make yakisoba are measuring, peeling, slicing, mixing and using the hob (stir-frying).
- Vegetables need to be cut to the same size to ensure even cooking (via conduction in the frying pan or wok).
- Sensory evaluation provides feedback about the appearance, odour, taste and texture of a final dish.
Common misconception
Sushi, raw fish, is the only common food eaten in Japan.
Japan has huge range of foods and dishes, of which sushi is one important aspect. There is a range of cooked dishes, including yakisoba (noodles), teriyaki (grilled with a glaze), yakiniku (grilled meat), and tempura (battered fried foods).
Keywords
Yakisoba - a Japanese dish of fried noodles, vegetables, and sometimes meat or fish
Food poisoning - illness caused by eating something contaminated with bacteria
Sensory evaluation - the use of our senses to assess a food or drink
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