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Making Mexican pockets

Cooking and nutrition

This unit focuses on being creative with food, looking at how recipes can be adapted. Changing ingredients, forming different shapes and great presentation are covered. Food skills are further secured, with attention to health and safety.

Creative cooking

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of ingredients which may contain allergens.

Risk assessment required - may contain allergens

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

For extra flavour in a recipe, only salt and pepper can be used.

add chilli and look at traditional Mexican recipes

Recipes can be modified to suit different needs. Match the following.

The {{ }} cutting technique was used to dice the pepper when making Mexican pockets.

What ingredient was used to keep the cone shape together and seal the pocket?

First, slice the onion and tofu, and dice the pepper.

Mix the onion, tofu, pepper, beans, sweetcorn and chilli powder together.

Put the following recipe in the correct order.

What foods are in this food group from the Eatwell Guide?

The safe cutting techniques are called ...

What piece of equipment is being used here?

Match the ingredient to where it originates.

Match the dishes to the cuisines from around the world.

Food {{ }} is important when you cook. Always wash and dry your hands and wear a clean apron.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - may contain allergens

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz