HOM REFLECTION #3

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Responding with Wonderment and Awe

We might, at some point of time, have had felt that the project was boring. However, by applying this habit of the mind, we learned more things. I learnt that when you respond in a less negative way to a particular product, you will both enjoy what you are doing and attain more knowledge simultaneously.

It is also more pleasant to see you classmates smiling at the final product. :)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

-dry all wok and/or pans and e.g. spatula before use
-hold the handle of the wok to keep it steady when stir frying, and use a wok burner
-place the handle inwards
-be careful when pouring oil

Source:
http://books.google.com.sg/books?id=GGe6fT2Rh8wC&pg=PA17&lpg=PA17&dq=safety+precautions+of+stir+frying&source=bl&ots=iDBzSyf2tJ&sig=dTlzLQWOwomKevf8ZfYJGjjs53I&hl=en&ei=6ZWrSpbcJYeG6APGjpyACA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1#v=onepage&q=safety%20precautions%20of%20stir%20frying&f=false

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Stir-Fried Dishes

Here are some examples of stirfry dishes...

Stir Fry Salad

[nutritionfood.blogspot.com]


1 cup capsicum, cut into thin strips1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), cut into thin strips1 spring onion, sliced1/2 cup baby corn,sliced1/2 cucumber,sliced1/2 cup broccoli florets1/4 cup bean sprouts1 small tomato, deseeded and sliced1 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji)1 teaspoon oilsalt to taste
Heat the oil and add the onion seeds.Add all the vegetables and salt and saute on a high flame till the vegetables are tender. Add the paneer and sauté for another minute.Remove from the flame and serve immediately.You can add 3 colours of capsicum (yellow, red and green)





Eggplant Stir Fry With Spicy Sesame Sauce

[julieskitchen.vox.com]

Stir-fried eggplant, zucchini, ong choy (aka swamp cabbage) and bell peppers, flavored with garlic, ginger, sambal, soy sauce and sesame sauce. Garnished with chopped cilantro and scalllions for a fresh contrast.

How to use this cooking method?

The method, consist of BAO and CHAO.

BAO
-wok is heated to a dull red glow
-ingredients are added continually
-food is continually tossed
-after the food is done, it is poored out immeadiately
-wok must then be quickly washed
-main ingredients are cut into small pieces
-larger amount of cooking fat is often used.

CHAO
-wok is heated to a high temperatures
-small amount of cookin oil is used
-wok may be covered for a moment
-food is stirred and tossed out very quickly using wooden or metal cooking utensils
-many dish can be cooked quickly.
-some dishes that require more time are cooked

HOM Reflection 2

Creating, Imagining and Innovating

We look out for ways to improve our presentation and from there develop our creativity, in this case using blog to present instead of powerpoint slides.

Heat transfer in cooking method

Conduction: Heat passes to the food through direct contact with a heat source or through a medium.
In stir frying, heat is transferred to the wok, then to the food in it.

HOM REFLECTION 1

Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision

Teamwork is a very important factor when it comes to groupwork. Although one of our group members were unavailable during the meet up, we still proceeded with the discussion, but always taking note and making sure that she was not left out in any parts, to make the work distribution equivalent amogst all members.

Next, we have to make sure the absentee is aware of everything we have discussed when she was not around so that she is able to carry out what she needs to complete.

DEFINITION

Stir-fry (stûr'frī')

tr.v., -fried, -fry·ing, -fries.
To fry quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat while stirring continuously.

noun-
Food fried quickly in this manner: a chicken and vegetable stir-fry.

Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/stir-frying

PICTURES

This are some pictures we've taken during the SAIL Practical Examination.