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Appetizers
Appetizers
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Sector : TOURISM
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performed.
Upon completion of this module, study the evidence plan at the end of the last learning
elements of this module then ask your trainer to asses you. You will be given a certificate of
completion as a proof that you have met the standard requirements (knowledge, skills and
attitude) for this module. The assessment could be made in different methods, as prescribed, in
the competency standard.
If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask your trainer/s for assistance.
This module was prepared a source of information for you to acquired knowledge and skills to
Food and Beverage Services to achieved required competency, Prepare Appetizer independently
and at your own pace.
1. Take Pre-assessment to evaluate your skill, and knowledge in preparation for post and final
assessment.
2. Talk to your trainer and agree on you how both recognize the training.
3. Work through all information and complete the learning activities in each learning outcome.
Read information sheet and complete the self-checks suggested in your resources which are
in coded in the resource materials.
4. You trainer will be your facilitator to assist your needs in completing your activities.
5. The trainer will tell you about the important things needed to accomplish the learning
activities.
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and time.
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experienced work master.
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9. As you work through your activities you should open for your trainers feedback on your
progress.
10. Upon completion of the module you should feel free and confident to ask for final
assessment. The result of your assessment will be recorded in your Competency
Achievement Record.
COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
Cookery NC II
List of Competencies
Learning Objectives:
They call them antipasto in Italian, hors d’oeuvres (pronounced awr-
durv) in French, sensal in Japanese, and pampagana in Tagalog.
They are served as an introduction in formal dinners, but who says
that they are only for the rich? Even the barrio folks in the remote places of
this country have their pampagana before they partake their simple meals in
the evening. Think of grilled fish, fish kilawin, steamed clams or oysters and
slightly intoxicating beverages as tubo and basi.
Introduction:
Appetizers are an assortment of delicacies served in small or bite-size
portions. They consist of a variety of food such as nuts, cheese, canapés,
hors d oeuvres, fancy cakes and sandwiches, stuffed eggs, crunchy
vegetables with dips, grilled fillets, shrimps, squids, oysters, mussels,
cocktail hot dogs, sausages, meat, liver, ham, bacon, and chicken. For more
formal occasions, wines or other drinks may be served with appetizers.
Appetizers provide a natural transition to the main meal. They can fill
in lightly the hungry stomach of guests as they wait and gather while the
main courses of the meal are being prepared.
Classification of Appetizers
1. Fruit Appetizers
These are light and refreshing fruits in season --- fresh or
preserved, sliced, diced, or scooped; in ice cream or in syrup; frozen; chilled,
or thawed on toothpick; in glass bowls, in cocktail dishes; and in fruit cups.
2. Canapés
These are small pieces of bread, toast, or crackers spread or
topped with a highly seasoned food mixture made of any of the following;
anchovies, crabmeat, shrimps, chicken meat, eggs, chicken liver, ham,
bacon, sausages, luncheon meat, and cold cuts or a combination of these
vegetables such as mushrooms, parsley, olives, bell peppers or pimiento,
and onions are used as garnish to perk up the flavor, texture, and color of
the canapés. Mayonnaise and other sauces like tomato sauce,
Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, and mustard; dairy products like butter,
cheese, and milk; and spices like garlic powder, paprika, salt, and thyme
may also be added.
3. Grilled or over – the- coal appetizers
These are more popular when served outdoors, and guests
attend to the grilling. Marshmallows, meat, chicken, sausages, bacon, liver,
hamburgers, shrimps, fish fillet, squids, oysters, mussels, and even fruits
and vegetables can be skewed on fine barbecue sticks or wrapped in
aluminum foil and placed on the grill, then served.
5. Tasty tidbits
These include assorted cheese, nuts, chips, pickles, and fresh or
dried preserved fruits and vegetables. They can be served in small trays, in
glass bowls, in wood or ceramic containers, or on toothpicks arranged
artistically in a hors d’oeuvre holder (cabbage, pineapple, melon, bottle
gourd (upo) covered with aluminum foil.
7. Beverages
These are seasoned or specially prepared drinks. They can be
alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Wine and punch (when spiced with distilled
liquor) are alcoholic beverages, while fruit juices, shakes, coffee, tea and
cocoa are non-alcoholic ones. In many occasions, wine and punch are
served. A wide variety of punch can be served depending on the occasion
and guests. Punch spiced with spirits or distilled liquor is appropriate for
adult guests. Fruit juices, eggnogs, or chocolate beverages are appropriate
for children’s parties. Punch is appropriate for teenagers on occasion such
as graduation parties. Wine is usually served in formal parties or dinners.
Preparing and Serving Appetizers
3. Keep within your food budget. The quantity and quality of the
food you serve depend on how much money is allotted. Do not
over spend. Stretch your peso. Think of economical yet
appealing recipes. You may also recycle your current food
stock.
6. Plan ahead. Make a complete list of the items you need and be
sure to purchase them in one trip. Always check and recheck to
see if everything is available when needed.
Remember These
1. Salad It is any cold dish of meat, poultry, sea foods, fruits, vegetables, or
dairy products served singly or in combination of two or more of these
food items and accompanied with a dressing.
2. Salad add variety and color to the meal. They stimulate the appetite and
add essential nutrients.
3. The different type of salads include appetizers, accompaniments,
Desserts, and main course salads.
4. Appetizers are an assortment of delicacies served in small or bite-size portions. They
consist of a variety of food such as nuts, cheese, canapés, hors d oeuvres, fancy cakes
and sandwiches, stuffed eggs, crunchy vegetables etc.
5. Appetizers can be classified as fruit appetizers, canapés, grilles, over-the-coal appetizers,
Party breads and pastries, tasty tidbits, vegetable hors d’oeuvres, and beverages.
6. Canapes are small pieces of bread, toast, or crackers spread or topped with a highly
seasoned food mixture made of any of the following; anchovies, crabmeat, shrimps,
chicken meat, eggs, chicken liver, ham etc.
7. Vegetable hors doeuvres are salty, tart,, and crispy food that use vegetable slices as
Base.
8. Guidelines in preparing appetizers for parties similar celebrations include:
a. Prepare dishes that you already know.
b. Considering the preference of your guests.
c. Keeping within your food budget.
d. Keeping the season in mind.
e. Preparing food that is easy to serve.
f. Planning ahead.
g. Making sure not to overfeed your guests.
h. Making your own multicolored and multiflavored ice cubes.
i. Varying the floats in your punch bowl
j. Using multicolored party breads for canapés sliced in any shape you
like.
k. Creating variations in your mayonnaise.
l. Trying a mayonnaise dip with crunchy vegetables.
m.Stuffing eggs with anchovies, pickles, shrimps, etc.
n. Creating your own Hors d’oeuvres.
Self-Check
PREPARE APPETIZERS
Steps/Procedure:
1. Cut small rounds of bread toast. Spread with butter on each
toast.
2. Cover each toast with a round ham.
3. Top ham with a slice of cheese. Place on baking sheet. Bake
until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika and spear with
toothpick. Serve hot.
Assessment Method:
Demonstration
Oral interview.
CRITERIA YES NO
Did you….
1. Gather, check tools and equipment needed.
2. Store and stack cleaned equipment and utensils.
3. Follow cleaning schedules.
4. Gather, identify and select ingredients as per
required menu items.
5. Prepare ingredients and flavoring agents as per
required menu.
6. Select and assemble ingredients to produce
varieties of soups, stocks and sauces.
7. Select primary, secondary and portioned cuts of
Protein, pork, lamb, beef, veal and seafood.
8. Organize and prepare food items according to
menu requirements.
9. Cook menu items as required.
10. Plate and present food.
11. Follow workplace safety and hygiene procedures
12. Perform first aid procedure in the event of accident
I agree to undertake assessment in the knowledge that information
gathered will only be used for professional development purposes and can
only be accesses by concerned assessment personnel and my manager
supervisor
Date:
Trainer:
TASK SHEET
Title: Baked Tahong
Steps/Procedure:
1. Arrange the following on top of each tahong: garlic, onions,
Celery, salt, vetsin, a few drops of vinegar, and grated
Cheese.
2. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes in the oven at 375 degrees F
Assessment Method:
Demonstration
Oral interview.
CRITERIA YES NO
Did you….
1. Gather, check tools and equipment needed.
2. Store and stack cleaned equipment and
utensils.
3. Follow cleaning schedules.
4. Gather, identify and select ingredients as per
required menu items.
5. Prepare ingredients and flavoring agents as per
required menu.
6. Select and assemble ingredients to produce
varieties of soups, stocks and sauces.
7. Select primary, secondary and portioned cuts of
Protein, pork, lamb, beef, veal and seafood.
8. Organize and prepare food items according to
menu requirements.
9. Cook menu items as required.
10. Plate and present food.
11. Follow workplace safety and hygiene
Procedures.
12. Perform first aid procedure in the event of
Accident.
I agree to undertake assessment in the knowledge that information
gathered will only be used for professional development purposes and can
only be accesses by concerned assessment personnel and my manager/
supervisor.
Date:
Trainer: