Food Preparation Techniques & Cookery Processes

You should be able to:

•describe how to carry out the food preparation techniques you have used during the course and accurately identify the pieces of equipment required

•describe how to carry out the range of cookery processes you have used, list foods suitable for each process and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each process

Example 2018 Q2d :

Identify the correct piece of equipment required to carry out the process of folding. Explain how this process should be carried out. (2 marks)

Acceptable Answers

Identify- tablespoon/perforated spoon

Explain- Gently move the spoon through a mixture in a figure of eight motion, to incorporate the ingredients without losing air.

Identify- spatula/balloon whisk

Explain- Use a spatula/balloon whisk to gently cut through a mixture, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl to combine and ensure minimum air loss.