Stocks Flashcards
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Stock
flavored liquid
Why are stocks called fond?
Fond means base in French, stocks are the basis for a lot
Sauce
thickened liquid used to enhance other foods
How long do you cook a white stock
6 hours
What is an white stock?
Simmering a protein with vegetables and seasonings
IS white stock colorless?
Yes
How long do you cook brown stock?
At most 24 hours
What is brown stock?
protein and vegetables caramelized then simmered with an tomato product
Is brown stock dark?
Yes
What is Fish stock/Fumet
slowly cooking fish or crustacean and vegetables, without coloring then simmering
What makes Fumet special?
wine and lemon juices added
Court bouillon?
Simmmerig vegetables seasonings, and acidic ingredients to poach vegetables or fish
Body?
develops when collagen proteins dissolve in protein base stock ( vegetables have less to no body)
Flavor?
proper ratio of ingredients to liquid
Clarity?
removing impurities
Color?
Vegetables give light color, bones and paste give dark colors
For bones what is best
Young bones, they have more connective tissue creating more gelatin
cartilage
Touch elastic connective tissue
Connective tissue
Binds and supports body
Collagen
protein in connective tissue
gelatin
thicker and stabilizer( Mixture of protein)
Chicken bones
Neck and back
Fish bones
Lean fish is best, low fat content, each before use
Mire pox
Mixture of onions, carrots and celery to enhance flavor and aroma