Making a Thai curry
I can use food skills to make a Thai curry.
Making a Thai curry
I can use food skills to make a Thai curry.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Thai curry is a dish in Thai cuisine made from curry paste, coconut milk or water, meat or fish, and vegetables.
- Food leftovers can be used in recipes safely, helping to reduce food waste.
- The food skills used to make a Thai curry are measuring, peeling, slicing, mixing, using the hob and presenting.
- Ambient, fresh and frozen foods should be stored, cooked, chilled and/or reheated properly to ensure food safety.
- Cooking technique and proficiency can be rated, allowing for improvements in the future.
Keywords
Thai - the people and cuisine of Thailand
Curry paste - a mixture of ingredients pounded into a paste
Proficiency - a high degree of skills and expertise
Common misconception
If a food is placed in the fridge, there is no need for it to be covered or placed in a container, as the fridge is a cold and safe storage area.
All food placed in the fridge must be covered or placed in a container to prevent cross contamination with other foods, preventing food poisoning. It also helps to stop the food drying out.
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Equipment
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Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - may contain allergens
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
fish and shellfish
fruit, vegetables and beans
drinks
starchy carbohydrates
foods high in fat, salt and sugars
Exit quiz
6 Questions
starting to learn the skill
can perform tasks with some guidance
strong grasp of the skill and works independently
demonstrates full mastery and can guide others