• Appetizers were originally introduced by the Athenians
• Aperitifs came about by the Romans and were classified as a liquid appetizer that typically contained alcohol. The purpose for aperitifs were also meant to help with the imminent digestion process.
For a time, appetizers would be served between the main course and dessert as a refresher, but by the twentieth century they had taken their place as a precursor to the main course.
LEARNING OUTCOME 1
PERFORM MISE’EN PLACE
Is a French Term which means “set in place” that is you have everything ready to cook in its place.
MISE’EN PLACE
Tools and Equipment Needed
in Preparing Appetizers
BALL CUTTER:sharp edged scoop for cutting out balls of fruits and vegetables.
BALL CUTTER:
RUBBER SCRAPERused to scrape off contents of bowls.
RUBBER SCRAPER
CHANNEL KNIFEsmall hand tool in making garnishes.
CHANNEL KNIFE
SPATULAused for manipulating foods like spreading.
SPATULA
WIRE WHIPused for mixing thinner liquids.
WIRE WHIP
ZESTERused to remove zest or citrus peels in thin strips.
FRENCH KNIFEfor chopping, slicing and dicing.
FRENCH KNIFE
PARING KNIFEused for trimming and paring fruits and vegetables.
PARING KNIFE
BUTTER CURLERUsed for making butter curls
BUTTER CURLER
CUTTING BOARDBoard for cutting fruits and vegetables
CUTTING BOARD
KITCHEN SHEARScutting device for ingredients like scissors.
KITCHEN SHEARS
POTATO MASHERdesigned to press potato and cooked vegetables.