whole grain · preparing rice and other grains regular (not instant): depending on rice, may need...

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.

H I S T O R Y O F P A S T A

Pasta!

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