Prepare Appetizer

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History of

Appetizers

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It is an organizational design that is highly

formalized, centralized and complex.

• Appetizers were originally introduced by the Athenians

• Aperitifs came about by the Romans and were classified as a liquid appetizer that typically contained alcohol. The purpose for aperitifs were also meant to help with the imminent digestion process.

For a time, appetizers would be served between the main course and dessert as a refresher, but by the twentieth century they had taken their place as a precursor to the main course.

LEARNING OUTCOME 1

PERFORM MISE’EN PLACE

Is a French Term which means “set in place” that is you have everything ready to cook in its place.

MISE’EN PLACE

Tools and Equipment Needed

in Preparing Appetizers

BALL CUTTER:sharp edged scoop for cutting out balls of fruits and vegetables.

BALL CUTTER:

RUBBER SCRAPERused to scrape off contents of bowls.

RUBBER SCRAPER

CHANNEL KNIFEsmall hand tool in making garnishes.

CHANNEL KNIFE

SPATULAused for manipulating foods like spreading.

SPATULA

WIRE WHIPused for mixing thinner liquids.

WIRE WHIP

ZESTERused to remove zest or citrus peels in thin strips.

FRENCH KNIFEfor chopping, slicing and dicing.

FRENCH KNIFE

PARING KNIFEused for trimming and paring fruits and vegetables.

PARING KNIFE

BUTTER CURLERUsed for making butter curls

BUTTER CURLER

CUTTING BOARDBoard for cutting fruits and vegetables

CUTTING BOARD

KITCHEN SHEARScutting device for ingredients like scissors.

KITCHEN SHEARS

POTATO MASHERdesigned to press potato and cooked vegetables.

POTATO MASHER

CHILLERFor keeping cold foods chilled for service

CHILLER

OVENUsed for baking

OVEN

OTHER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN

PREPARING APPETIZERS

1.) Measuring Spoons2.) Measuring Cups3.) Glass Measuring Cup4.) Mixing Bowls

5.) Mixing Spoon6.) Paring Knife7.) Fork8.) Container of different sizes and shapes

9.) Cooking range/ stove10.) refrigerator11.) Strainer/ colander