17 Kitchen Staples

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Recall the basic seasonings used in professional kitchens and explain their uses in professional cookery.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Basic Seasoning If seasoning is missing or improperly balanced, a dish may fail Salt and pepper are the basic seasonings

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Salt Salt accentuates other flavors and adds a salty taste The three most common types of salt found in commercial kitchens are –table salt –Kosher salt –rock salt continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Salt Table salt –Often referred to as granulated salt –Dissolves quickly in liquids –Contains anticaking agents and iodine Kosher salt –Larger crystals than granulated salt –Originally made for salting meats to make them fit according to Jewish dietary law (kosher) continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Salt Kosher salt (continued) –Used to season clear broths or consommés –Does not cloud liquids Rock salt –Crystals about the size of fine gravel –Not used to season foods –Used as a bed to serve shellfish to prevent rocking and spilling continued

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Pepper Pepper gives a sharp flavor that adds character to most savory dishes Peppercorns are the berry-like fruit of a plant grown in tropical Asia continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Pepper Black pepper –Underripe berries are picked and dried in the sun –Add a sharp, spicy flavor to foods –Used whole, crushed, cracked, or ground continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Pepper White pepper –From the same plant as black pepper –Fully ripened berries are picked and their outer skins are then removed before drying –Has less aroma and is sharper than black pepper –Used as whole peppercorns or finely ground continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Recognize the sources, various forms, and uses of herbs and spices in professional kitchens.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Herbs Fresh herbs –More flavorful and often preferred to dried herbs –Wide variety available to chefs through produce suppliers –When substituting, use twice as much as dried –Most release their flavors quickly when cooked –Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Herbs Dried herbs –Cheaper, easier to store, and last longer than fresh herbs –More concentrated flavor –When substituting for fresh herbs, use half as much as fresh –Need to be cooked longer to release their flavor –Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool dry place

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Herb Identification Basil –Sweet, aromatic flavor –Essential for pesto and tomato sauces –Popular in Mediterranean cuisines continued

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Spices Spices are sometimes toasted before added to a recipe to develop a more complex and aromatic flavor Typically used in a ground, powdered form Store ground spices in tightly sealed containers to help preserve their flavor

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Spice Identification continued Allspice –From the dried berries of a Caribbean tree –Flavor of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves –Used for forcemeats, pickling, and baking

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Cardamom –Seeds of a plant grown in India –Used in curries, breads, and pastries –Common ingredient in Indian and Scandinavian cuisines Spice Identification continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Spice Identification Cayenne Pepper –Not a member of the peppercorn family, but is a product of chile peppers –Dried and finely ground –Adds a hot, spicy flavor to dishes –Also used in the form of crushed chile flakes –Main flavoring agent in hot pepper sauces © Carroteater/Shutterstock.com continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Celery Seed –Small, brown seed of the celery plant –Commonly used in pickling and relishes –Ground and mixed with salt to make celery salt Spice Identification continued

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Cloves –Sun-dried buds of a tropical tree –Strong sweet aroma –Frequently used for pickling, marinades, and in baked goods Spice Identification continued

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Spice Identification continued Cumin (Cumino) –Seed of annual plant that originated in the Middle East –Often used in chilies and curries –Popular in Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern cookery

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Spice Identification Ginger –Root of a tropical plant grown in Asia and the Caribbean –Available as fresh ginger root, dried powder, or preserved with sugar –Powdered ginger is used in baking and pastries –Fresh ginger is used in Asian cuisines continued

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Spice Identification continued Nutmeg –Inner seed of the same tropical plant that produces mace –Wide variety of uses including baking, pastries, vegetables, and potatoes

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Spice Identification continued Paprika –Powder ground from a variety of different red chile peppers –Classified as sweet or hot –Used in a wide variety of soups, stews, and sauces for color and flavor –Popular in Hungarian and Spanish cuisines

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Spice Identification Sesame Seeds –Seeds of an annual plant native to India –Ground to a paste (tahini) or can be made into oil –Commonly used in breads, pastries, and vegetable dishes –Used in Middle Eastern, Asian, and African cuisines continued

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Differentiate between marinades and rubs.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Marinades and Rubs Marinades and rubs are two flavoring strategies that consist of a combination of flavorings A marinade may be used first, followed by a rub continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Marinades and Rubs Marinades –Flavorful liquids that permeate food –May consist of a combination of different oils, wines, vinegars, beers, or fruit juices –May also contain additional condiments, salt, sweeteners, herbs, spices, vegetables, or fruit juices –Acidic marinades help tenderize meat –Made by mixing or cooking ingredients together continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Marinades and Rubs Rubs –Combination of seasonings used only on the exterior of food –Massaged onto the food product –Generally consist of spices, herbs, salt, and sweeteners

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Recall various starches and their uses.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Starches Used to make doughs and batters, and as binders, thickening agents, and coatings Common starches include –flour –cornmeal –cornstarch –arrowroot –bread crumbs

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Flour Flour is a finely milled grain, commonly wheat All-purpose flour –Typically used as a thickening agent or coating –Used most often for general purpose baking and cooking –Made from a blend of soft and hard wheat continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Flour Semolina –Used individually or in combination with all- purpose flour to make pasta –Made from hard durum wheat and gives finished pasta a firm texture Rice flour –Lends a very light texture to sauces and coatings –Used for preparations like tempura batter or as a thickening agent

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Cornmeal Coarsely ground dried corn Used as a coating and in baking Milled from both yellow and white corn Masa harina, another form of cornmeal, is ground hominy that has been dried into a powder

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Bread Crumbs Bread crumbs can be used as a coating, topping, and thickening or binding agent Fresh bread crumbs give dishes a lighter texture than dried Panko or Japanese-style bread crumbs are popular for coating fried foods

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Explain the various sources of sweeteners and their qualities.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Sweeteners Often used in sauces and to balance or enhance the taste of savory dishes Sugar gives only a sweet taste to dishes Other sweeteners may add a distinctive flavor in addition to their sweet taste

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Sugar Also known by its scientific name sucrose Can be refined from the sugarcane plant or sugar beets Granulated sugar is used most often Primarily used to add a sweet flavor to dishes

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Molasses The liquid left over after refined sugar is extracted from sugarcane juice Is less sweet than sugar Comes in light and dark types The more it is processed to remove the sugar, the darker it gets

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Brown Sugar Was originally partially refined sugar Today, it is made by adding molasses back into refined sugar The quantity and intensity of the molasses used determines if it will be light or dark

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Maple Syrup Thirty to fifty gallons of maple tree sap are required to make one gallon of syrup Graded on color, clarity, and flavor Light or amber syrup is most valued Due to the cost of real maple syrup, many pancake syrups are artificially flavored

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Corn Syrup Extracted from the starchy part of corn Many foodservice professionals refer to it as glucose syrup Very thick and difficult to scale or measure Cane by-products and caramel coloring are added to lend color and flavor Does not crystallize like some other sweeteners

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Recognize the role of acid ingredients in the kitchen and the types commonly used.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Acid Ingredients An important factor in balancing the taste of many dishes Can also be a preservative and a coloring agent

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Vinegar Specific types of bacteria consume the alcohol in wine or other alcoholic beverages and turn it into acid Used in marinades, salad dressings, sauces, and pickling Vary in strength of acidity from four to seven percent continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Vinegar The most common types of vinegar are –distilled –cider –red or white wine –balsamic –malt –rice –flavored

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Lemon and Lime Juice Freshly squeezed and bottled lemon and lime juice may be used interchangeably Bottled lemon and lime juice costs less and requires no preparation time Freshly squeezed lemons and limes have better flavor, but are more expensive

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Recall various forms of tomato products and how they are classified.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Tomato Products Tomatoes are used in basic stocks, sauces, stews, and vegetable dishes Canned tomato products are often used because they offer a more consistent flavor and lower cost continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Tomato Products Canned tomato products are classified according to their concentration

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Recognize commonly used condiments.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Condiments Condiments are typically served at the table, but are also important ingredients in many recipes Condiments include cooked or prepared sauces, relishes, and pickles

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Ketchup Made from tomatoes, corn syrup, vinegar, and spices The sweet and sour taste makes it popular in salad dressings, cocktail sauce, barbecue sauce, and many other dishes

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Mustard Made from ground mustard seed combined with acid, salt, and spices Essential in making mayonnaise, salad dressings, sauces, and glazes The longer it is cooked, the milder its flavor The most common types of mustard are yellow, Dijon, stone ground, and brown

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Horseradish A root that looks like a large, woody white carrot Finely grated and mixed with vinegar and salt Its strong burning flavor goes well with rich, fatty meats Prepared horseradish is also used to flavor sauces, dressings, and other dishes

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Worcestershire Sauce Is thin, murky, and dark brown in appearance and gives a distinct pungent flavor to foods Flavor is derived from dozens of ingredients including vinegar, tamarind, anchovies, and pepper Used with grilled and roasted meats Can also be used to finish sauces, soups, and dressings

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Hot Sauce All hot sauces are basically made of the same ingredients—vinegar flavored with hot chile peppers and salt Can be substituted for cayenne pepper or other hot chiles in recipes where acid is appropriate Often used in hollandaise sauce, salad dressings, or salsa

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Soy Sauce A condiment of Chinese origin brewed from fermented soybeans and wheat Comes in different potencies—light, medium, and black The flavor is stronger, thicker, and more intense when more soybeans and less wheat are used to brew the sauce Adds a complex satisfying element to dishes

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Condiments  Can you identify these condiments? Ketchup Yellow mustard Dijon mustard Stone ground mustard Brown mustard Horseradish WorcestershireHot sauceSoy sauce

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Pickles and Relishes Pickles can be made from any number of fruits and vegetables A number of spices, herbs, and aromatic vegetables can be used to flavor pickles The brine, or liquid, which preserves the pickles may be sweet or acidic continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Pickles and Relishes Relishes are made of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables Pickle relish, made from chopped cucumbers, is most common Chutney is a traditional condiment in Indian cuisine

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Capers Capers are sorted by size with the smallest buds being most desirable Used to garnish sauces, salads, and a variety of cold and hot entrées Should be rinsed before use to remove some of the strong brine

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Olives Olives may be green (picked underripe) or black (picked mature) Olives are preserved in brine, often with spices and other flavoring ingredients The most common types of olives are green, ripe, Kalamata, niçoise, alfonso, and black oil cured

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Anchovies Anchovies can be purchased as whole salted fish, but are mostly sold as fillets canned in oil Used in salads, pizza, seafood dishes, sauces, stews, and salad dressings

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Condiments  Can you identify these condiments? Ripe olives Green olivesKalamata olives Anchovies Pickle relish Chutney Capers Kosher dillCornichons Sweet gherkins

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review What are the basic seasonings used in the professional kitchen? –salt and pepper continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review Explain the differences between fresh and dried herbs. –Fresh herbs: more expensive; release their flavors quickly when cooked –Dried herbs: cheaper, easier to store, last longer; more concentrated flavor; release flavor slowly continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review Explain the differences between a marinade and a rub. –A marinade is a liquid infused with different ingredients, in which foods are soaked to impart flavor before cooking –A rub is a combination of seasonings applied only to the outside of food to season the exterior continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review Name the starches that are commonly used in the professional kitchen. –flour –cornmeal –cornstarch –arrowroot –bread crumbs continued

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review Explain why canned tomatoes are often used instead of fresh tomatoes. –They have a more consistent flavor and are less expensive continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review Name the condiments that are commonly used in the professional kitchen. –Ketchup, mustard, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, soy sauce, pickles, relishes, capers, olives, anchovies

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Herbs and Spices Identification NutmegOregano continued

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