Consomme
Master the Art of Consomme
Test your knowledge of consomme, the elegant French broth known for its clarity and depth of flavor. This quiz covers essential components, preparation techniques, and the nuances that make consomme a culinary masterpiece.
- Learn about the key ingredients and their roles.
- Understand common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
- Discover what makes a quality consomme shine.
What is the 5 components of a consomme?
Mirepoix
Butter
Herbs/Seasonings
Acidic Ingredient
Water
Shallots
Lean Meat
Bacon
Egg Whites
What does consomme mean in French?
Consume
Clarified
Clear
Concentrated
When do you add the raft ingredients to the stock?
When the stock is 202 degrees
When the stock is boiling
At the beginning while it's cold
When the stock is simmering
Which protein or nutrient is responsible for "collecting" the particles in the stock?
Enzymes
Actin
Albumins
Fibrous proteins
When do you stop stirring the stock?
As soon as you notice the raft forming
Once the raft is fully formed
When the raft starts to sink
Once the stock starts to simmer
If it is not simmering strong enough what will happen to the raft?
Falls apart
Explodes
Sinks
It becomes a Shane
How long should the stock simmer in order to develop flavor, body and and color?
An eternity
Overnight
90 minutes
30-120 minutes
30-90 minutes
What type of salt is recommended to use for consistency?
Sea Salt
Finishing Salt
Curing Salt
Kosher Salt
From the ocean
What is the difference between a consomme and an aspic?
Gelatin is added
Aspic is cooked with meat suspended inside it
Aspic has more flavor
Consomme is used for soup
What should your consomme taste like?
Onions
Chicken
Broth
The auxillary ingredients
Main component that matches flavor profille
If the consomme is sour, off or musty what thing(s) could have caused this problem? (check all that apply)
Boiled too hard
Not enough onions
Improper ratio of ingredients
Low quality ingredients
Not stored or cooled properly
Not enough fat
Too much straining
What are the thing(s) you look for in a quality consomme?
Clear
Distinct flavor (matches flavor profile)
Color (golden to deep amber)
Distinct body discernable in the mouth
Shiny
Can see your reflection in it
Aromatic
If your consomme is cloudy what is potentially the reason?
The raft didn't float enough
The raft sank
Stirred too much
Boiled too hard
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