Making patatas bravas
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use food skills to make patatas bravas.
Key learning points
- Patatas bravas is a Spanish dish comprising potatoes topped with a spicy sauce, made with paprika and chilli.
- There are many different types of potatoes grown in the UK. They were originally cultivated in South America.
- We must always work hygienically when preparing and cooking food, and use equipment safely to prevent accidents.
- Potatoes are a staple food in the UK, as they make up a large part of the diet.
- The food skills used to make patatas bravas include dicing, using the oven, peeling, mixing and using the hob (frying).
Keywords
Spain - a country in Europe
Staple food - a food that makes up a large part of the diet
Paprika - a spice made from ground dried peppers
Potato - a starchy vegetable
Tapas - small Spanish savoury dishes
Common misconception
Hands only need to be washed and dried before and after cooking.
Hands should also be washed and dried well after touching the bin, blowing your nose, and cleaning.
Teacher tip
If facilities are not available, a small group could make the recipe, or it could be demonstrated to the class, with pupils helping with the preparation and cooking. The recipe requires pupils to use their knife skills - encourage them to slice, dice and chop precisely for accuracy.
Equipment
For ingredients and equipment see the recipe in additional materials.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - may contain allergens
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the food skill to the equipment used.
vegetable peeler
rolling pin
vegetable knife
finger tips
grater
Q2.True or false? It is essential to wash and dry your hands before, during and after cooking.
Q3.The pupil is __________ the potato into cubes.
Q4.Before cooking, we should wear a clean .
Q5.Match the following:
our 5 A DAY.
eat 2 pieces of fish.
have 6 - 8 drinks.
high in salt and sugars.
Q6.Our food needs to be produced: it is grown (plants), (animals) and caught (fish).
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Hands only need to be washed and dried before and after cooking.
Q2.Potatoes are a food in the UK.
Q3.Match the following potato dishes from around the world:
India
Spain
Italy
UK
Q4.Being hygienic prevents __________ or __________ getting on our food.
Q5.Match the following:
dish topped with a spicy sauce.
small Spanish savoury dishes.
but can be roasted in the oven.
ground dried peppers.
Q6.Sort this patatas bravas recipe into the correct order.
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