2. Today You Will Learn...
• Basic directions for grilling an
assortment of fresh produce
• Proper cooking equipment
• Tips for successful grilling
• Grilling safety
3. Benefits of grilling
• Does not heat up kitchen
• Healthy way to prepare foods
• Naturally low fat cooking method
• Provides a great savory flavor
14. Precooking meat and poultry
• Holding partially cooked food is not safe
• Precook immediately before grilling
• Determine doneness with a thermometer
15. Grilling & cancer
• Some studies show possible relationship
• To reduce risk:
• Eat grilled foods in moderation
• Avoid charring
• Prevent fat from dripping on coals
16. Today you learned...
Basic directions for grilling an assortment of
fresh produce
Proper cooking equipment
Tips for successful grilling
Grilling safety
17. Grilled skirt steak with Chimichurri and
grilled summer salad
Practical Session – Case Study
18. Where is the skirt steak?
• Inside and outside
skirt steak
• Long but inexpensive
cut
19. Making Chimichurri
Ingredients: parsley, oregano,
chili pepper, garlic
• Chop fine and put together.
• Mix in olive oil, vinegar and seasoning until a sauce is
formed.
• Let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
20. Skirt Steak
Marinade: citrus – lemon / orange
• Place skirt steak on an indoor grill pan on the stove.
• Grill for 3-4 minutes until medium rare / medium.
• Slice the skirt steak against the grain.
21. Activity
Explain the difference when the skirt steak is cooked in
the following ways:
• Seared in a normal frying pan
• Seared in a cast iron skillet
• Grilled in an indoor grilling pan
Describe its organoleptic properties
22. Grilled Vegetables Salad
• Ingredients: green and yellow zucchinis, onions,
mushrooms & tomatoes, arugula, haloumi cheese, honey,
balsamic vinegar
• Prepare vegetables to a good size for grilling.
• Grill the haloumi with care.
• Plate the arugula with honey balsamic dressing.
• Place grilled vegetables and toss.
23. Activity
Think: what is the difference in texture /
appearance / flavor if the salad uses:
• Feta Cheese
• Haloumi Cheese grilled
25. Strawberry Compote
• Ingredients: strawberry, sugar, honey, vanilla
• Dice strawberries.
• Place into pot and cook with sugar until syrupy.
• Add honey and vanilla extract.
26. Grilled Fruits
Ingredients: peach, melon, pineapple, pear
• Cut fruits into sizes suitable for grilling.
• Leave grill marks before serving.
