Showing posts with label Breakfast Knowledge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Breakfast Knowledge. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Types of Meat Product are Served For Breakfast




Breakfast Knowledge: Breakfast Meat Dishes



Types of Meat Product For Breakfast


  1. Minutes steak
  2. Cured Meat
  3. Breakfast Sausages
  4. Breakfast Patties
  5. Beef Hash/ Corned Beef Hash
  6. Black Pudding


Breakfast Meat
Breakfast Meat
Read: Types of Bread




1. Minutes Steak

  • Minute Steak is a thin (usually 1/4 -1/3 inch thick) cut of boneless.
  • Most often from sirloin or beef tenderloin 
  • Can be served with Green salad, Grilled asparagus, Hash-brown potato, O'Brien potato, Grilled tomatoes, Sauteed mushroom, or Fried egg.

Minutes steak
Minutes Steak
Minutes steak with a green salad and Minutes steak with a fried egg




2. Cured Meat Product

  • Curing is any of the various food preservation and flavoring processes of foods such as meat, fish, and vegetables, by the addition of salt, intending to draw moisture out of the food by the process of osmosis.


a. Beef Pastrami

  • Pastrami is a meat product of Romanian origin usually made from beef brisket. 
  • Main ingredient: Beef brisket or Beef plate 
  • The raw meat is brined, partially dried, seasoned with herbs and spices, then smoked and steamed.
  • Serve as Breakfast carving 
Beef Pastrami
Beef Pastrami





b. Ham

  • Ham comes from the upper part of the hind leg of the pig. 
  • The pork is then preserved via salting, smoking, or wet curing. Ham can come in slices, loaf, or whole leg.
  • Can be served as Breakfast carving (Roasted Ham, Whole leg), Egg Benedict (sliced ham), Omelet (diced ham), etc.

Breakfast Ham
Ham
Ham as Breakfast carving, Ham Benedict, and Ham Omelet




c. Bacon

  • Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork. Bacon is prepared from several different cuts of meat, typically from the pork belly or from back cuts, which have less fat than the belly. 
  • Main ingredients: Pork belly. 
  • Can be served as a breakfast side dish, and Bacon omelet

Bacon
Bacon
Bacon as a side dish, and Bacon omelet


3. Breakfast Sausages

  • A type of fresh pork sausage usually served at breakfast in the United States
  • It is a common breakfast item in traditional American "farmer" or "country" breakfasts.
  • Twice ground pork
  • Heavily seasoned such as black pepper or white pepper and sage
  • Breakfast sausage is normally fried in a pan, grilled, or microwaved.

Breakfast Sausages
Breakfast Sausages





4. Breakfast Patties

  • Breakfast Patties is known as sausage breakfast patties in the US
  • Ingredients: Ground pork as the main ingredient,  and flavoring with sage, black peppercorn, and garlic
  • The size of the patties is like an English muffin

Breakfast Patties
Breakfast Patties




5. Beef Hash/ Corned Beef Hash

  • Hash is a culinary dish consisting of chopped up meat, potatoes, and onions fried. The name is derived from French: Hacher, meaning "to chop"
  • Classic American corned beef hash originated in the New England region of the United States as a way to use up the leftovers from a traditional boiled dinner of beef, cabbage, potatoes, and onions. 
Beef Hash
Beef Hash/ Corned Beef Hash





6. Black Pudding

  • Black pudding is a type of blood sausage originating in the United Kingdom and Ireland. 
  • It is made from pork blood, with pork fat or beef suet, and a cereal, usually oatmeal, oat groats, or barley groats. 
  • Main ingredient: Pork blood and cereal. 
  • Dishes: Serve as a breakfast dish

Black Pudding
Black Pudding










Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Types of Egg Dishes For Breakfast




Breakfast Knowledge: Breakfast Egg



Types of Egg Dishes

  1. Boiled Eggs
  2. Fried eggs
  3. Poached eggs
  4. Scrambled eggs
  5. Omelet
  6. Quiche
  7. Shakshuka

Egg Dishes
Types of Egg Dishes






1. Boiled Egg


First Method

  1. Place eggs in a pot with enough water to completely submerge them
  2. Bring (or return) water to a simmer
  3. Start timing the cooking once the water reaches a simmer and cook to the desired doneness
  4. Evaluate the quality of the cooked eggs



Seconds method

  1. Place water in a pot
  2. Bring water to boiling
  3. Put eggs into boiling water and start timing When done, scoop them out and into cold water (if you’re not eating them straight away) to prevent them from cooking any further. 



Quality Criteria

  • Tender, fully cooked white
  • No green rim around the yolk
  • Yolk cooked to the desired doneness
  • Served warm or cold

Boiled Egg
Boiled Egg Cooking Time

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2. Fried Eggs


The doneness of fried egg

  • Sunnyside up
  • Over easy
  • Over medium
  • Over hard


Method

  1. Heat pan and cooking fat over moderate heat
  2. Break eggs into cups and slide into the hot fat
  3. Cook egg to the desired degree of doneness
  4. Evaluate the quality of the finished fried eggs


Quality Criteria

  • Tender, fully cooked white
  • No color
  • No excess fat
  • Yolk cooked to the desired doneness

Fried Egg
Fried Eggs
Sunny Set Up, Over Easy,  Over Medium, and Over Hard

Read: Baking Method




3. Poached Egg

  • The Popular dishes: Egg Benedict


Method

  1. Bring water, vinegar, and salt to a simmer
  2. Add the shelled egg to the simmering water
  3. Remove eggs when done
  4. Evaluate the quality of the poached egg


Quality Criteria

  • Tender, fully cooked white
  • The runny, yet the warm yolk
  • Delicately set
  • Compact, oval shape
  • Trimmed, if necessary

Poached Egg
Poached Eggs
Egg Benedict and Poached Egg with Toast Bread

Read: The Secret Knowledge to Making The Perfect Sauces



4. Scramble Egg

  • Scramble egg is a dish made from eggs (usually chicken eggs) stirred or beaten together in a pan while being gently heated, typically with salt, butter, and sometimes other ingredients.


Method

  1. Whisk eggs just until yolks and whites are combined; add liquid, if using
  2. Preheat pan and melt the butter
  3. Cook eggs over low heat, stirring constantly
  4. Season eggs, if desired
  5. Evaluate the quality of the finished scrambled eggs



Quality Criteria

  • Small, soft creamy curds
  • Not runny
  • Not dried out
  • Serve warm

Scrambled Egg
Scrambled Egg
Scrambled Egg with Toast Bread, and Scrambled Egg Sandwich




5. Omelet


The Most Common Omelet for Breakfast

  • American Omelet: Folded in half
  • French Omelet: Rolled, no color
  • Italian Frittata: Open face
  • Spanish Omelet: Open face
  • Japanese Tamagoyaki: Rolled Omelet



a. American Omelet

Method

  1. Heat pan and then add the oil or butter over medium-high heat
  2. Add eggs and cook the omelet until the eggs are properly set.
  3. While the eggs are still wet, top them with cheese and other toppings (don't overdo it). Leave it alone until a crust forms along the edge.
  4. Shake the pan gently to make sure the omelet is loose, then use your spatula to flip one side over the other into a half-moon. Transfer to a warm plate and serve immediately.
  5. The Most Popular American Omelet: Denver and the ingredients are Dice onion, diced red and green bell pepper, diced ham, crusted bacon, and American Cheddar Cheese (additional)

American Omelet
How to make American Omelet




Denver Omelet
Denver Omelet





b. French Omelet

Method

  1. Start by gently spreading or flattening the omelet in the pan to even it out for the best-looking rolled and folded omelets
  2. Roll the edge of the omelet nearest the handle toward the center and loosen the omelet
  3. Roll the omelet out of the pan, completely encasing any filling (make sure the edges are caught neatly underneath the omelet), directly onto a heated plate
  4. It may be necessary to shape the omelet with a clean towel

How to make French Omelet
French Omelet
How to make French Omelet

Read: Blanching Method





Quality Criteria

  • Tapered shape to both ends
  • Little to no color
  • Interior like a scrambled egg
  • Exterior smooth - no folds or wrinkles
  • Stuffing cooked and warm if applicable


French Omelet
French Omelet




c. Italian Frittata/ Italian Omelet

  • Frittata is an Italian egg omelet or crustless quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as Meats, Potatoes, Cheeses, Tomatoes,  Vegetables, or Pasta.

Italian Frittata
Italian Frittata





d. Spanish Omelet

  • Spanish omelet is the English name for a traditional dish from Spanish cuisine called tortilla española, tortilla de patatas, or tortilla de papas.
  • It is an omelet made with eggs and potatoes, sometimes also with onion and/or chives or garlic; fried in oil
  • The basic version is made only with eggs and potatoes, and possibly onion
  • It is part of the cuisine of Spain and many South American countries, especially those in the area of the Rio de la Plata.

Spanish Omelet
Spanish Omelet




Spanish Omelet
Spanish Omelet

Read: Broiling Method




e. Japanese Tamagoyaki

  • Tamagoyaki is a type of Japanese omelet, which is made by rolling together several layers of cooked egg.
  • These are usually prepared in a rectangular omelet pan called a makiyakinabe.
  • There are several types of tamagoyaki. It is made by combining eggs, and sometimes sugar or soy sauce. Additionally, sake and mirin are used in some recipes.

Japaneses Omelet
Tamagoyaki




6. Quiches

  • Quiche is a savory open tart or flan consisting of a pastry crust filled with eggs, cream, and cheese, meat, seafood, or vegetables.
  • Quiche can be served hot or cold. It is part of French cuisine but is also popular in other countries, particularly as party food
  • Quiche lorraine (named after the Lorraine region of France) is a popular variant that was originally an open pie with eggs, cream, and lardons.
  • In English-speaking countries, modern preparations of the dish usually include mature cheese (Cheddar cheese often being used in British varieties), and the lardons are replaced by bacon or ham.



The variants of quiche: 

  • Quiche au fromage (quiche with cheese)
  • Quiche aux champignons (quiche with mushrooms)
  • Quiche florentine (spinach)
  • Quiche provençale (tomatoes, onion, black olive and courgettes).

Quiches
Quiches




7. Shakshouka (Middle East)

  • Shakshouka is a dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic, and commonly spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.
  • The dish has existed in Mediterranean cultures for centuries.
  • Some variations of shakshouka can be made with lamb mince, toasted whole spices, yogurt, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.

Shakshouka
Shakshouka





Benefits of Eating Eggs for Breakfast

  • Eggs make you feel full longer than cereal or toast: Protein and fat in eggs help maintain your energy level
  • Eggs are a great source of protein: Whole eggs are one of the most complete sources of protein, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids that we must get from our food.
  • Eggs are cheaper than other breakfast dishes.
  • Eggs help the development and memory of the brain: Choline, an important nutrient found in eggs, stimulates brain development, and function. It has also been linked to increased memory retention and increased alertness.
  • Eggs protect your eyesight: Two antioxidants, lutein, and zeaxanthin are in eggs and have been linked to protecting the eyes from damage related to UV exposure. They have also been linked to reducing the possibility of developing cataracts in old age.







Tuesday, March 17, 2020

9 Types of Breakfast

Breakfast Knowledge: Types of Breakfast



What is Breakfast?

  • Breakfast is the first meal of the day.
  • Breakfast is usually served between 7.30/7.00 am, to 10.00/10.30 am.
  • 3 types of the most popular breakfast are Continental breakfast, English Breakfast, and American breakfast.


Types of Breakfast
Types of Breakfast

Read: Types of Egg Dishes for Breakfast




Types of Breakfast

  1. Continental Breakfast
  2. American Breakfast
  3. English Breakfast.
  4. Italian Breakfast
  5. Indonesian Breakfast.
  6. Middle East Breakfast
  7. Japanese Breakfast
  8. Chinese Breakfast
  9. Indian Breakfast






1. Continental Breakfast

  • The traditional continental breakfast is a light morning meal 
  • Consisting: Bread end toast (Croissant, Brioche, Danish pastry, Sandwich bread, etc.), Butter or any Preserves, Juices,  Fruits, and Coffee or Tea as a hot beverage. 
  • It is usually served buffet-style.
Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
Assorted bread and Toast, Coffee, Juices, Fresh fruit, 





2. American Breakfast 

  • American breakfast is a heavy breakfast 
  • American Style Breakfast: Two eggs (fried, omelet, boiled or poached), Meat (sliced bacon, sausages, minutes steak, patties), Potato (hash-brown or O'Brien potatoes), Bread and Toast,  Preserves and Butter, Pancakes with syrup or Waffle, Cereal (cornflakes, oatmeal, etc. ), Coffee/ Tea, Juices and Fruits(orange, grapefruit, etc.). 
  • It is usually served buffet-style or A la Carte Menu

American Breakfast
American Breakfast
Egg, Pancake, Bread and Toast, Waffle, Juice, Milk, coffee, Tea, Fruit, Potato, Bacon, Sausage, etc. 






3. English Breakfast 

  • A full English Breakfast menu may consist of more elaborated and eleven-courses of meals.  
  • The items in English Breakfast consists: 2 Eggs (Poached, Fried eggs, or Scramble egg), Fish, Black pudding, Hot meat, Baked bean, Grilled tomatoes, Sausages, Bacon, Sauteed mushroom, Fresh Fruits, Juices, Cheese, Cereals, Bread and Toast with Preserves and Butter, Beverages (Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Milk, etc.)
  • It is usually served buffet-style.

English Breakfast
English Breakfast
Egg, Baked beam, Black pudding, Sauteed mushroom, Grilled tomato, Sausage, Coffee or Tea, Juice, fresh fruit, bread, and Toast, etc.





4. Italian Breakfast 

  • Italian breakfast consists of caffè latte (hot milk with coffee) or coffee with bread or rolls, butter, and jam. 
  • Traditionally Italian breakfast usually serves A cookie-like rusk hard bread, called Fette biscottate.
  • If breakfast is eaten in a bar (coffee shop), it is composed of cappuccino and cornetto or espresso, croissant or cornetto bread, or a different kind of sweet baked goods and bread with butter and jam.
  • A La Carte service style.

Italian Breakfast
Italian Breakfast
Caffè latte, Cornetto, Fette biscottate.




5. Indonesian Breakfast

  • Indonesian people from different regions have a different favorite breakfast menu. 
  • Most of the Indonesian traditional breakfast is based on rice or noodle with various condiments and other side dishes.
  • Indonesian breakfast dishes: Bubur Ayam, Lontong Sayur, Nasi Uduk, Nasi Goreng, Bakmi Goreng, etc.
  • Buffet or A la carte service style.

Indonesian Breakfast
Indonesian Breakfast
Bubur Ayam (Chicken Congee), Lontong Sayur, and Nasi Goreng





6. Middle East Breakfast

  • Falafel, Ful madames, Baba gahnoush, Tehina, Hallomi, and Hummus with Pita bread or Kaek and Tea.
  • Labneh, Nabulsi cheese, Jams, Zaatar, Dukka, and Olive oil
  • Pita bread, Kaek (sesame bread), and manakeesh 
  • Shakshouka Egg
  • Fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, onions, olives, and shredded carrots.
  • Buffet style service

Middle East Breakfast
Middle East Breakfast
Baba Ghanoush, Ful madames, Felafel


Middle East Breakfast
Middle East Breakfast
Shakshouka egg, Pita bread, and Labneh

7. Japanese Breakfast 

  • Generally, a traditional Japanese breakfast consists of Steamed rice, Miso soup, a protein such as Grilled salmon, Tamagoyaki (Rolled omelet)
  • Side dishes; Tsukemono (Japanese pickles), Nori (dried seaweed), Natto (fermented soybeans), Kobachi (Small side dishes which usually consist of vegetables), and Green salad (Aditional)
  • Beverage: Tea
  • Buffet or A la Carte Style service or Set menu.

Japanese Breakfast
Japanese Breakfast
Steamed rice, Miso soup, Grilled salmon, Tamagoyaki, Tsukemono, Kobachi, Natto, and Tea




8. Chinese Breakfast

  • Chinese breakfast is very different from Western breakfast, but it provides wide options from rice porridge to Youtiao, from steamed buns to baked buns, from fresh soy milk to soups. 
  • Youtiao (Chinese fried flour stick) and soy milk is the best combination for a breakfast. 
  • Tofu pudding is very soft tofu. Flavors of tofu pudding vary by region. can be savory or sweet taste.
  • Porridge and Congee, Steamed buns, Stir-fried noodles, Dumpling and Wonton soup
  • Beverage: Tea and Soy milk
  • Buffet or A la Carte Style service.

Chinese Breakfast
Youtiao and Soy milk, Tofu pudding, Porridge



Chinese Breakfast
Chinese Breakfast
Steamed buns, Wonton soup, and Dumpling


9. Indian Breakfast

  • A typical breakfast in India varies depending on region but is often quite similar to a lunch or dinner. 
  • A breakfast plate in India might include roti (flatbread), dosas (thin crepes made of lentils) or idlis (steamed rice-dough pancakes), and different dips and chutneys, as well as spiced potatoes
  • Kinds of Indian breakfast: Misal Pav, Puttu with Kandala curry, Khaman Dhokla, etc.

Indian Breakfast
Indian Breakfast
Puttu with Kandala curry, Dosas, and Idlis



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