Whole Grain · Preparing Rice and Other Grains Regular (not instant): Depending on rice, may need...
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Whole Grain
Nutrients in Grains
Enrichment
Nutrients which are lost in processing are added back into product at the end
Fortified
Manufacturer has added 10 percent more of the daily value for nutrients
Rice!
Rice
Short Grain
Grains are round
Stick together when cooked
Good for chopsticks!
Medium Grain
Plump grains
Long Grain
Stay separated when cooked
Preparing Rice and Other Grains
Regular (not instant):
Depending on rice, may need to rinse before cooking
Add rice to water, bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer up to 30 minutes
Only stir according to directions
• Scrapes starch making it sticky
Done when tender but firm, no water left
Instant Rice (ex. Minute Rice)
Uses steam to cook
Boil water
Remove from heat
Add rice and cover, wait 5 minutes
Storing Grains
Uncooked: Cool, dry place with air-tight containers
Whole Grain:
Wheat germ, flax seed, etc.
Refrigerate (contain oil and spoil quickly)
Uncooked/Cooked fresh pasta and cooked dried pasta: Refrigerate
Breads: Room temperature or freeze (refrigerate = stale more quickly)
Orange Ginger Rice Lab
Zesting Demonstration Canola Oil
Heat over medium high
Cooking Techniques Sauté: cook food over high heat in a small amount of oil Boil: large rolling bubbles Simmer: frequent small bubbles
Today I can demonstrate cooking with grains, specifically
long grain enriched white rice.
Pasta
Means ‘to paste’
Flour and water
Colored from…
Spinach
Eggs
Preparing Pasta
Bring water to a RAPID BOIL
Estimate amount of pasta needed and slowly add to water:
2 oz. dry= Approximately 1 C prepared
Pasta cont.
Cook uncovered
Helps pasta circulate so it cooks evenly
PASTA IS DONE WHEN:
Al Denté: Firm to the bite
Time varies: 5-25 min, depends on thickness
If the pasta will be further cooked in a recipe, cook for a shorted period of time
Fresh pasta will cook in a fraction of the time
Pasta cont.
Drain in a strainer or colander
Never rinse pasta after cooking or you will LOSE NUTRIENTS!
Tips to Prevent Pasta from Sticking:
Use plenty of water- Fill saucepan at least ½ full
Add salt to water for flavor
Will also increase boiling point
Takes longer to boil but once at boiling state, lessen cooking time
Potentially helpful:
Add a capful of olive oil to water before cooking
Prevent sticking
Stir frequently during cooking
Al Dente Test
How do you know if your pasta is Al Dente?
http://www.marthastewart.com/932083/cooked-pasta-test
WHY DOES THIS WORK???
T E S T I N G P A S T A A T 3 D I F F E R E N T T I M E S
- 3 M I N U T E S
- ? ? ? ? = A L D E N T E
- 1 5 M I N U T E S
R E M O V E M A J O R I T Y O F P A S T A A F T E R A L D E N T E I S R E A C H E D
- U S E B U T T E R & S P I C E S
C O M P L E T E P A S T A P E R F E C T I O N S H E E T
T O D A Y I C A N T E S T V A R I O U S T I M E S F O R P A S T A T O R E A C H A L D E N T E .
Pasta Perfection Test