(a) Define the term "paper bag" in cooking. (b) List six methods of food preparation. (C) State one reason each for wearing the following kitchen wears: (i) chef hat; (ii) cooks jacket; (ii) neckerchief.
Explanation
(a)'Paper bag' in cooking: En papillote a French term meaning in "paper", this involves the placing of food in a parchment cooking paper or a foil packet, sealing it, and then cooking the contents. (b) Six methods of food preperation: (i) Baking (ii) Broiling (iii) Frying (iv) Microwaving (v) Roasting (vi) Hot smoking (vii) Chemical techniques (viii) Mechanical techniques. (c) One reason each for wearing the following kitchem wears: (i) Chef hat: is worn to prevent hair from falling into the food. For identification (ii) Cooks jacket: - To prevent scald and burns. - To cover chest and protect from heat of stove and oven -To prevent stain, soiling of the wears. (iii) Neckerchief: - it is worm to block sweat from dripping into the foods. - it also signifies cleanliness