Food preparation methods - JSS3 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Food preparation refers to the process of transforming raw ingredients into edible meals or dishes. It involves a range of activities, including cleaning, cutting, cooking, seasoning and presenting food in an appealing manner.

1. Planning: This involves deciding on the menu, considering dietary requirements, gathering recipes and creating a shopping list.

2. Gathering ingredients: Purchasing or collecting all the necessary ingredients from a grocery store, farmers market, or other sources.

3. Cleaning and washing: Thoroughly cleaning fruits, vegetables and other ingredients to remove dirt, bacteria and pesticides. This step may involve peeling, de-seeding or de-veining certain items.

4. Cutting and chopping: Cutting ingredients into the desired sizes and shapes. This involve slicing, dicing, julienning, mincing or cubing, depending on the recipes requirements.

5. Mixing and marinating: Combining ingredients to create a mixture or marinade that enhances flavour. Marinating often involves soaking food in a seasoned liquid for a specific time to tenderize and infuse flavour.

1. Stir

2. Blend, mix, combine

3. Beat

4. Cream

5. Grate

6. Slice

7. Coat

8. Garnish

9. Grease

10. Seasoning

1. It makes food easier to eat

2. It makes food more appetizing and pleasant.

3. It makes food easier to digest.

4. It makes food safe to eat.

5. It improves the appearance of the food.

1. Type of food being cooked.

2. Loss of nutrients.

3. Age and health of persons to eat the foods.

4. Facilities available for cooking.

5. Time available.