CAPA : POTATOES, GRAINS, AND PASTAS
3 Classifications of rice - answer-Short-grain, medium-grain, and long-grain.
3 common types of refined grains - answer-Milled grain, found in fine meal or
powder. Pearled grain, with a pearl like appearance that results from having been
scrubbed and tumbled to remove the bran. Flaked grain, also know as a rolled grain,
it has been rolled to produce a flake.
3 most abundant grains used around the world - answer-Rice, wheat, and corn.
A classic pilaf is finished how? - answer-On the stove, however it can be finished in
the oven.
A grain - answer-The edible fruit in the form of a kernel or seed, of a grass.
A potato - answer-A round, oval, or elongated tuber that is the only edible part of
this plant.
A potato - answer-The skin of this can be white, yellow-gold, purple, red, or yellow.
A pound of fresh pasta yields? - answer-Approximately 2 2 1/2 lbs of cooked pasta.
Pasta at least doubles in volume when cooked.
A purple potato - answer-Also known as a blue potato, is a mealy potato with
smooth, thin, bluish-purple skin and purple flesh. They have a fine texture and a
mild, nutty flavor. They are typically roasted,baked, mashed, fried, or steamed.
They can be used to make mashed potatoes or potato salad.
A ribbon pasta is a? - answer-Thin, round strand or flat, ribbonlike strand of pasta.
A russet potato - answer-A mealy potato with thin brown skin, an elongated shape,
and shallow eyes. A white flesh that is high in starch. Referred to as a bakers or
baking potato. This potato is commonly baked, mashed, or fried. Common varieties
of this potato include Idaho and Burbank potatoes.
A shaped pasta is a pasta that has been what? - answer-extruded into a complex
shape, such as a corkscrew, bowtie, shell, flower, or star.
A stuffed pasta is a pasta that has been formed for what? - answer-To hold filllings
A tube pasta is a pasta that has been what? - answer-Pushed through an extruder
and then fed through a cutter that cuts the tubes to desired length.
A white potato - answer-An oblong mealy potato with a thin, white or light-brown
skin and tender, white flesh. They contain less starch than russets and can be
prepared using almost any cooking method. They are often used for scalloped and
au gratin potatoes.
, Arborio rice - answer-This rice is used to make risotto, pilaf, and paella.
Barley - answer-This grain contains high levels of soluble fiber, takes longer to cook
than rice, and has a chewy texture. Often added to soups and stews for its earthy
flavor and because it is a natural thickener.
Basmati rice - answer-This long grain rice only expands lengthwise when it is
cooked. It has a sweet, nutty flavor and is high in fiber. This rice is dry by nature.
Brown Rice - answer-It has only had the husk removed. It is chewier and nuttier in
flavor than it's white counterpart and also contains more vitamins and fiber.
Brown rice will last for how long? - answer-several months
Buckwheat - answer-A dark, three-cornered seed of a plant unrelated to wheat that
has a nutty earthy flavor. Buckwheat is commonly ground into a gritty flour and
used to make everything from pancakes to soba noodles. This flour lacks gluten and
is loaded with nutrients. Kasha is the roasted form of this.
Buckwheat noodles - answer-Also known as Soba noodles, they are brown and grey.
These noodles can be substituted for spaghetti noodles.
Bulgur Wheat - answer-This wheat has the husks and bran removed. It is golden-
brown and nutty tasting. It comes whole or is cracked into fine, medium, or coarse
grains. Tabbouleh is made from this cook and chilled product.
Cellophane noodles - answer-Also know as glass noodles, are made from mung bean
starch. They are fairly transparent and are commonly rehydrated in hot water. They
are used hot or cold.
Common grains - answer-Rice, wheat, corn and barley.
Common types of ribbon pasta include? - answer-Capellini, egg noodles, fettuccine,
lasagna, linquine, and spaghetti.
Common types of shaped pasta are? - answer-Campanelle, conchiglie, farfalle, fiori,
fussili, gemelli, jumb shells, orecchiete, orzo, radiator, rotini, and stelline.
Common types of tube pasta are? - answer-Cellentani, ditalini, elbows, manicotti,
penne, pipettes, rigatoni, and ziti.
Commons types of stuffed pasta include? - answer-Ravioli, tortellini, and tortelloni.
Cooked grains that are being held for service should be kept at or above this
temperature? - answer-140
Cooking time for dried pasta? - answer-approx. 8-12 minutes
Cooking time for fresh pasta? - answer-approx. 3-5 minutes
3 Classifications of rice - answer-Short-grain, medium-grain, and long-grain.
3 common types of refined grains - answer-Milled grain, found in fine meal or
powder. Pearled grain, with a pearl like appearance that results from having been
scrubbed and tumbled to remove the bran. Flaked grain, also know as a rolled grain,
it has been rolled to produce a flake.
3 most abundant grains used around the world - answer-Rice, wheat, and corn.
A classic pilaf is finished how? - answer-On the stove, however it can be finished in
the oven.
A grain - answer-The edible fruit in the form of a kernel or seed, of a grass.
A potato - answer-A round, oval, or elongated tuber that is the only edible part of
this plant.
A potato - answer-The skin of this can be white, yellow-gold, purple, red, or yellow.
A pound of fresh pasta yields? - answer-Approximately 2 2 1/2 lbs of cooked pasta.
Pasta at least doubles in volume when cooked.
A purple potato - answer-Also known as a blue potato, is a mealy potato with
smooth, thin, bluish-purple skin and purple flesh. They have a fine texture and a
mild, nutty flavor. They are typically roasted,baked, mashed, fried, or steamed.
They can be used to make mashed potatoes or potato salad.
A ribbon pasta is a? - answer-Thin, round strand or flat, ribbonlike strand of pasta.
A russet potato - answer-A mealy potato with thin brown skin, an elongated shape,
and shallow eyes. A white flesh that is high in starch. Referred to as a bakers or
baking potato. This potato is commonly baked, mashed, or fried. Common varieties
of this potato include Idaho and Burbank potatoes.
A shaped pasta is a pasta that has been what? - answer-extruded into a complex
shape, such as a corkscrew, bowtie, shell, flower, or star.
A stuffed pasta is a pasta that has been formed for what? - answer-To hold filllings
A tube pasta is a pasta that has been what? - answer-Pushed through an extruder
and then fed through a cutter that cuts the tubes to desired length.
A white potato - answer-An oblong mealy potato with a thin, white or light-brown
skin and tender, white flesh. They contain less starch than russets and can be
prepared using almost any cooking method. They are often used for scalloped and
au gratin potatoes.
, Arborio rice - answer-This rice is used to make risotto, pilaf, and paella.
Barley - answer-This grain contains high levels of soluble fiber, takes longer to cook
than rice, and has a chewy texture. Often added to soups and stews for its earthy
flavor and because it is a natural thickener.
Basmati rice - answer-This long grain rice only expands lengthwise when it is
cooked. It has a sweet, nutty flavor and is high in fiber. This rice is dry by nature.
Brown Rice - answer-It has only had the husk removed. It is chewier and nuttier in
flavor than it's white counterpart and also contains more vitamins and fiber.
Brown rice will last for how long? - answer-several months
Buckwheat - answer-A dark, three-cornered seed of a plant unrelated to wheat that
has a nutty earthy flavor. Buckwheat is commonly ground into a gritty flour and
used to make everything from pancakes to soba noodles. This flour lacks gluten and
is loaded with nutrients. Kasha is the roasted form of this.
Buckwheat noodles - answer-Also known as Soba noodles, they are brown and grey.
These noodles can be substituted for spaghetti noodles.
Bulgur Wheat - answer-This wheat has the husks and bran removed. It is golden-
brown and nutty tasting. It comes whole or is cracked into fine, medium, or coarse
grains. Tabbouleh is made from this cook and chilled product.
Cellophane noodles - answer-Also know as glass noodles, are made from mung bean
starch. They are fairly transparent and are commonly rehydrated in hot water. They
are used hot or cold.
Common grains - answer-Rice, wheat, corn and barley.
Common types of ribbon pasta include? - answer-Capellini, egg noodles, fettuccine,
lasagna, linquine, and spaghetti.
Common types of shaped pasta are? - answer-Campanelle, conchiglie, farfalle, fiori,
fussili, gemelli, jumb shells, orecchiete, orzo, radiator, rotini, and stelline.
Common types of tube pasta are? - answer-Cellentani, ditalini, elbows, manicotti,
penne, pipettes, rigatoni, and ziti.
Commons types of stuffed pasta include? - answer-Ravioli, tortellini, and tortelloni.
Cooked grains that are being held for service should be kept at or above this
temperature? - answer-140
Cooking time for dried pasta? - answer-approx. 8-12 minutes
Cooking time for fresh pasta? - answer-approx. 3-5 minutes
