Guidelines for Storing and Cooking (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Why refrigerate eggs?
Why refrigerate eggs?
To slow bacterial growth and keep them fresh
Why keep eggs away from strong odours?
Why keep eggs away from strong odours?
Porous shells absorb smells from foods like onions
How to store egg yolks separately?
How to store egg yolks separately?
Cover with water in the fridge
How to store egg whites?
How to store egg whites?
In an airtight container
What is the egg stock rotation method?
What is the egg stock rotation method?
Use eggs closest to use-by date first
Why bring eggs to room temp before boiling?
Why bring eggs to room temp before boiling?
To prevent cracking
What is the texture of overcooked eggs?
What is the texture of overcooked eggs?
Tough and rubbery
How to add eggs to hot mixtures?
How to add eggs to hot mixtures?
Slowly to avoid curdling
What does a fresh egg do in water test?
What does a fresh egg do in water test?
Sinks to the bottom and lies flat
What does a very old egg do in water test?
What does a very old egg do in water test?
Floats to the top
What happens to egg protein when cooked?
What happens to egg protein when cooked?
Coagulates (eggs firm up)
What colour change occurs in egg whites when cooked?
What colour change occurs in egg whites when cooked?
From translucent to opaque
What causes a green ring on egg yolk?
What causes a green ring on egg yolk?
Iron and sulfur reactions from overcooking
What is the cooking time for soft-boiled eggs?
What is the cooking time for soft-boiled eggs?
Simmer for 3 minutes
What is the cooking time for hard-boiled eggs?
What is the cooking time for hard-boiled eggs?
Simmer for 5 minutes