Culinary School - Q6 Week 2 Latin

Latin


July 25, 2011

Menu: Sopa del Ajo, Nopales en Chipotle, Arroz Blanco, Pavo al Vapor en Recado Colorado, Pico de Gallo and Salsa de jitomate cocida, Pickled Onions, Frijoles Refritos, Churros & Hot Chocolate

Summary: This week we are practicing steaming, pickling, marinating, pureeing, bean cookery, dough frying and piping.

Food:. Sopa del Ajo – Our soup was presented at the correct temperature. The eggs were incorporated correctly and the flavor was very good.

Sopa del Ajo

Nopales, Arroz Blanco, Frijoles Refritos – Our nopales were cut to the right size and cooked well, I thought they were very spicy but I like that! The rice was really nice. It was very well cooked. The Beans were well seasoned and cooked properly. They could have used a little bit of fresh cheese on top.

Frijoles, Nopales & Arroz

Pavo al Vapor en Recado Colorado, Pico de Gallo and Salsa de jitomate cocida, Pickled Onions – Our Turkey was good. I thought the sauce was a little bit sweet but it was still good. I really liked the Pico de Gallo and the pickled onions. The Onions were spicy sweet.

Turkey Achiote

Churros & Hot Chocolate – The hot chocolate was really good. Smooth and Creamy! The spices in it were delicious. Our Churros were a little doughy and under cooked in the centers. I am wondering about the dough recipe. I followed it exactly but the dough was very stiff. I would like to experiment with the recipe some and see if I can get it to work out right. But, dipping them in the hot chocolate they were fabulous!

Churros & Mexican Hot Chocolate