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Making yakisoba noodles

I can use food skills to make yakisoba noodles.

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Making yakisoba noodles

I can use food skills to make yakisoba noodles.

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Key learning points

  1. Originating from China, yakisoba is now a staple in Japan. It is a popular street food. 'Yaki' means cooked over heat.
  2. Good food hygiene is essential to reduce the risk of food poisoning.   
  3. The food skills to make yakisoba are measuring, peeling, slicing, mixing and using the hob (stir-frying).
  4. Vegetables need to be cut to the same size to ensure even cooking (via conduction in the frying pan or wok).
  5. Sensory evaluation provides feedback about the appearance, odour, taste and texture of a final dish.

Keywords

  • Yakisoba - a Japanese dish of fried noodles, vegetables, and sometimes meat or fish

  • Food poisoning - illness caused by eating something contaminated with bacteria

  • Sensory evaluation - the use of our senses to assess a food or drink

Common misconception

Sushi, raw fish, is the only common food eaten in Japan.

Japan has huge range of foods and dishes, of which sushi is one important aspect. There is a range of cooked dishes, including yakisoba (noodles), teriyaki (grilled with a glaze), yakiniku (grilled meat), and tempura (battered fried foods).


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As the pupils are cooking, ask them to say how they are working safely and hygiencially. It helps to talk about this when cooking, to help contextualise learning.
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  • Risk assessment required - may contain allergens
  • Risk assessment required - equipment
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Adult supervision required

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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which part of the cooker is used to boil pasta in a saucepan?
grill
Correct answer: hob
oven
Q2.
What does personal hygiene include?
Correct answer: washing hands
checking date marks
Correct answer: tying back long hair
washing vegetables
Q3.
True or false? Noodles are usually made from barley.
True
Correct answer: False
Q4.
What would you use to accurately measure a small amount of oil?
measuring cups
measuring jug
Correct answer: measuring spoons
Q5.
Which pieces of equipment would you use for the bridge hold?
vegetable peeler
Correct answer: vegetable knife
Correct answer: chopping board
plate
Q6.
We taste food using our .
Correct Answer: tongue, tongues

6 Questions

Q1.
What piece of equipment is being used here?
An image in a quiz
saucepan
frying pan
Correct answer: wok
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Q2.
True or false? Sushi (raw fish) is the only popular food in Japan.
True
Correct answer: False
Q3.
What type of dish is yakisoba?
a dish of fried potatoes and vegetables
a dish of fried rice and vegetables
Correct answer: a dish of fried noodles and vegetables
Q4.
is the use of our senses to assess a food or drink.
Correct Answer: Sensory evaluation, Sensory analysis
Q5.
Food can caused by eating something contaminated with bacteria.
Correct Answer: poisoning
Q6.
Match the following food hygiene practices.
Correct Answer:storing food in the right place,food in the cupboard, fridge or freezer
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food in the cupboard, fridge or freezer

Correct Answer:washing fruit and vegetables,remove dirt and bacteria
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remove dirt and bacteria

Correct Answer:checking date marks,use food before it becomes unsafe to eat
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use food before it becomes unsafe to eat

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