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Pulses & Nuts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are types of pulses? | Beans, Peas, Lentils |
| Name some beans? | Soya, Kidney |
| Name some peas? | Chickpeas, Garden peas |
| Name some lentils? | Red & Yellow lentils |
| What are types of nuts? | Almonds, Cashew, Hazelnuts, Pistachio, Pecans |
| What nutrient does it lack? | Fat, Water |
| What is it a good source of? | LBV protein, dietary fibre |
| What should you do before cooking? | Dried pulses must be soaked overnight to rehydrate them to shorten cooking time. |
| What should you cook them in? | Saucepan with boiling water |
| Name culinary uses of pulses? | Soups e.g pea, Savoury dishes e.g chili con carne, Dips e.g bean dip |
| Name culinary uses of nuts? | Garnish, Salads, Savoury Dishes, Desserts |
| How should you store dried pulses? | In an airtight container out of direct sunlight |
| Where should you store canned pulses? | In a cool cupboard |
| When should you use them? | Before best before date |