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VEGETABLE
DISHES
MARKET FORMS OF VEGETABLES

fresh Frozen Dried

Canned
MARKET FORMS OF VEGETABLES

1. Fresh-Fresh vegetables are those that have


undergone little or no processing from the time
they were harvested to the time they were
marketed or sold. This also means that they
remain in the same state from the time they were
harvested. Fresh vegetables are often referred to
as produce and are normally sold in the market,
grocery store, supermarket, roadside stalls,
farmers market and vegetable farms
MARKET FORMS OF VEGETABLES

2. Frozen- The forms of vegetables that re


commercially packed in the plastic bags or
cardboard box. Naturally, there are frozen within
hours of harvest, but undergo several steps to
warrant that their quality is preserved before the
actual freezing process.
MARKET FORMS OF VEGETABLES

3. Dried- These are the vegetables that are dried or


dehydrate to preserve and prolong their shelf
life. The process is done by removing water from
vegetables and obstructs the growth of bacteria,
yeast and molds that can stimulate spoilage and
rotting of vegetables. Methods of drying
vegetables are freeze drying, drum drying and
sun drying
MARKET FORMS OF VEGETABLES

4. Canned- This is the form of vegetables where


vegetables are preserve. Like freezing and drying, it
helps make vegetables last longer, it makes cooking with
vegetable easier and more convenient.
EFFECTS OF COOKING
VEGETABLES
1. Changes in texture Fibers are either softened or
toughened.
A. Cellulose and hemicellulose – heating generally softens
fibers
B. Addition of acid toughen fibers
C. Addition of alkali like baking soda soften hemicellulose
D. Addition of lime causes firmness or delay softening due to
the reaction
of calcium from lime (“apog”)
EFFECTS OF COOKING
VEGETABLES
2. Water is either lost or absorbed.
A. Vegetables contain high amount of water, leafy and succulent
vegetables lose water and become limp.
B. Vegetables with significant amount of starch (dried beans, root
crops, tubers) absorb water because of the hygroscopic property of
starch.

3. Changes in color Cooking for a short time, helps maintain color.


EFFECTS OF COOKING
VEGETABLES
4. Changes in nutrients
A. Carbohydrate - moist heat cooking – gelatinization of starch
- dry heat cooking – dextrinization of starch - carmelization of
sugar
B. Protein become more soluble and digestible
C. Vitamin may be destroyed in heat like vitamin C
D. Minerals are washed into the cooking liquid or oxidized
STANDARD QUALITY OF COOKED
VEGETABLES
1. Color
Bright, natural color
2. Appearance on plate
Cut neatly and uniformly Attractively arranged with appropriate
combinations and garnishes
3. Texture
Cooked to the right degree of doneness Crisp tender, not
overcooked and mushy Potatoes, squash, sweet potatoes,
tomatoes should be cooked through with smooth texture.
STANDARD QUALITY OF COOKED
VEGETABLES
4. Flavor
Natural flavor and sweetness Strong flavored vegetables should
be pleasantly mild, with no off flavors or bitterness
5. Seasonings
Seasonings should not mask the natural flavors
6. Sauces
Do not use heavily. Vegetable should not be greasy
STANDARD QUALITY OF COOKED
VEGETABLES
7. Vegetable combinations
Vegetables should be cooked separately for different cooking
times, and then combined. Combine acid vegetables like
tomatoes, to green vegetables just before service to prevent
discoloration of greens.
COOKING FROZEN AND CANNED
VEGETABLES
A.) Frozen Vegetables 
• Examine all frozen products when received to check
quality. 
• Frozen vegetable requires shorter time in cooking because
they have been partially cooked.  Cook from the frozen
state.
• Can cook directly into steamer or boiling salted water. 
COOKING FROZEN AND CANNED
VEGETABLES
A.) Frozen Vegetables 
•  Corn on the cob and vegetables that freeze in solid block
like squash, should be thawed for even cooking.
•  Add less salt. Most frozen vegetables are slightly salted
during processing.
• Drain vegetables and place half the liquid in a cooking pot,
and bring to boil. 
• Add vegetables and heat to serving time. Do not boil for a
long time.
COOKING FROZEN AND CANNED
VEGETABLES
A.) Frozen Vegetables 
• Season liquid before adding vegetables to blend flavors of
herbs and spices. 
• Use butter to enhance the flavor of most vegetables.

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