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THE BASICS OF STOCKS
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What is the fundamental rule of preparation/mise-en-place?
    Set-up on time before service begins
    Checked how many reservations you have for that service
    Know what the final use of the preparation will be
    Count everything twice to make sure you will not be short
    Verified the guarantee of the group before the event


Stocks are the base for which of the following items below?
    Soups, Consommes and Aspics
    Soups, Sauces, Glazes and Aspics
    Sauces and Soups
    all of the above
    none of the above


Regarding the preparation of the basics stocks, indicate the "Do not Do's" from the list below. ?
    1 - Boil vigoursly to extract full flavor
    2 - Use plenty of strong seasonings
    3 - Add the correct amount of salt when browning the bones
    4 - Use bones with scraps still attached
    5 - Push on the stainer ingredients to extract all the flavor
    6 - Wash and blanch the bones before using
    7 - Begin with hot water instead of cold water to avoid wasting time.
    All but 5 and 7
    All but 4 and 6
    All but 1,4 and 6


When using the Ice Bath method to cool down your stock.....
    The ratio of ice to water is important
    Aluminum or stainless steel containers cool the liquid quicker than plastic does
    Stirring frequently will speed up the cooling down process
    A wider container is better than a deeper one
    None of the above
    All of the above


HACCP standards require that?
Answer by placing a number in the box where indicated.

    The liquid must cool from 140°F to 40°F within hours.

    The liquid must cool from 70°F to 40°F within hours.

    At degrees F the stock can be identified, covered, dated, then stored in the cooler.


The Two Classical Categories of Meat Stocks are?
    Game Stock and Brown Stock
    Chicken and Beef Stock
    Veal and Beef Stock
    Brown and White Stock
    Demi Glace and Beef Stock
    None of the bove
    All of the above


The difference between a Bouquet garni and a Sachet is.....
    The Sachet is a bundle tied with string and the Bouquet Garni is tied in a napkin
    The Bouquet Garni uses only bay leaves, peppercorns and parsley.
    The Sachet uses only thyme, peppercorns, whole cloves and bay leaves.
    There is no difference between the two.
    The Sachet is placed in the stock at the beginning and the Bouquet Garni at the half way point.


A Bouillion .....?
    1 - Is simply a strained stock
    2 - Is also called a broth
    3 - When served as a clear soup must have the appropriate classical garnish
    4 - Are usually clarified with egg whites
    5 - Is sometimes refered to as a double stock
    All of the above
    None of the above
    One and Five above
    One and Two above
    Two and three above


The good guidline ratio of ingredients needed to make a gallon of rich stock
Answer by placing numbers in the boxes, where indicated and selecting from the drop-down boxes.
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    pounds of bones.

    and pounds of mirepoix.

    Water...
   

    And One...
   


The best bones to use to make a meat stock are?
    The thick leg bones from older, more mature animals
    Ones that have been scapped clean and cut into 2 inch rounds.
    From young animals and cut into 4 - 5 inch lengths and split lenthwise
    Neck, front shank, shin, femur or knuckle bones


For Fish Stock......

Use bones that come from ......
   

Like ......
    brill, sole, salmon
    turbot, tuna, whiting
    halibut, monkfish, sea perch
    whiting, sole, turbot
    brill, skate, salmon
    haddock, snapper, flounder


What other products in a stock, besides the bones, trimmings and meat contribute to its flavor and richness?
    an extract
    the mirepoix and seasonings
    the wine that is used
    a little added food or soup base


A demi-glace is a stock that has been reduced to one-fourth in volume by evaporation in cooking?
    True
    False
   


Essences ....
Indicate all that apply.

    are just another name for a stock
    are the extraction and then fusing of an isolated flavor
    concentrates the united flavors of the whole stock
    are achieved by starting with more water so the process takes longer
    begins with less liquid than a normal stock
    Used for flavor enhancement and added by drops.
    potent protein enrichers and flavor enhancers
    are achieved by concentrating the main ingredient's flavor
    finished product will be very firm and rubbery when cooled due to it's concentration



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