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Food Tech Assessment
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Food Tech Assessment
Christina Bui & Sienna Calabria
Country: France
Chosen Country
Geographical Location
Geographical location
The country we’ve chosen for our assessment task is France, which is located on the western side of Europe. It is bordered by the Bay of Biscay in the west, and by the English Channel in the north. The coordinates of France include a latitude of 46.2276° N and a longitude of 2.2137° E.
Staple Foods
The staple foods from France include bread, pastries and cheese.
Staple
Foods
Typical Meal Habits
Meal Habits
Meal Times
French people have similar mealtimes:
Breakfast is normally around 8:00 in the morning
Lunch is at noon, or 12:00 midday
Dinner is in the range of 7:00 to 8:00 in the evening
Lunch is considered the most important meal of the day.
Utensils Used
Common utensils used in French cuisine include: the fish spatula, silicone baking mat, oval baking dish, and the tart pan.
Utensils
Meal Etiquette
Rituals
- Always keep your hands off the table
- When having dips or sauces, take some onto your own plate (unless the host says otherwise)
- Don't start until the host gives permission (wait for others to be seated and served)
- You should eat with both your knife and fork (wait for the host if it is okay)
- It is expected that you eat everything one your plate.
Dinner is normally served in this order: Starter, Mains, Cheese, Dessert and Coffee
Common Foods and Meals
Common Foods
Popular yet common dishes from France include Steak Frites, Chicken Confit, Tarte Tatin & Moules Marinières.
French Cuisine
Common Ingredients normally used when cooking French dishes include:
Fleur de Sel - A type of sea salt valued for its "smooth flavor and light, crunchy texture". Translates to "Flower of Salt".
Traditional Ingredients
Crème fraîche - A thick cultured cream with approximately a 30% of fat content. Tastes tangy and slightly sour.
Wine - Sometimes used for marinating, as a cooking liquid, or to add flavouring to the finished dish.
Preparation Techniques
Flambéing - To ignite foods containing liquor. Normally used as a dramatic effect while also developing a rich flavour without the use of alcohol.
Preparation Techniques
Sautéing - To fry food in a small amount of fat. Typically used in the kitchen to quickly cook diced or chopped foods.
Braising - To cook vegetables or meats by heating them up slowly in oil and moisture in a tightly sealed vessel.
Celebrations Days of France
Celebrations Days
France celebrates many cultural traditions. One of the many celebrations in France include the Nice Carnival. This carnival consists of many colourful floats and figurines made of papier-mâché according to a specific theme, hosted at the French Riviera. During the nighttime, the floats and figures are lightened up, displaying all their wonderful colours. The types of foods served during this celebration consist of corn dogs, corn on the cob, jambalaya, gumbo and sweet treats such as beignets, doughnuts and king cakes.
How did France Influence the Food Habits of Australia?
The majority of French immigrants had come to Australia during the Gold Rush and World War II. Nonetheless, they've still influenced Australian society with their own customs, namely their food habits. The French had introduced ingredients such as butter, truffle, garlic and Fleur du Sel to Australia, additionally, bringing along popular dishes such as the croissant, escargot, and grenouilles. The French were a massive influence to the growth of the wine industry in Australia. New flavours, like peach, nectarine, and cherry varieties, were also introduced.
Influence on Australia's Food Habits
Not only that, there are so many French companies, wine exhibits, and restaurants in Australia, with an estimate of 5,186 French cuisine restaurants alone in Sydney. Australia has events, festivals and even tv shows advertising French cuisine.
Chosen Traditional French Recipe: Crêpes
Traditional Recipe
Ingredients for Two
Ingredients
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup of milk
- ¼ cup of water
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
1) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
2) Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
3) Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot.
Method
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MasterClass 2021, 10 Essential Ingredients for French Cooking, MasterClass staff, viewed 22 March 2022, <https://www.masterclass.com/articles/10-essential-ingredients-for-french-cooking#10-traditional-french-ingredients>
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