How can we prepare ingredients for a ready meal?
In this lesson, we will focus on how certain foods and ingredients are prepared before making a ready meal. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with the trusted adult nearby.
How can we prepare ingredients for a ready meal?
In this lesson, we will focus on how certain foods and ingredients are prepared before making a ready meal. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with the trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- how to use a broader range of preparation techniques and methods when cooking, e.g. stir-frying, steaming, blending
- how to modify recipes and cook dishes that promote current healthy eating messages
- how to use date-mark and storage instructions when storing and using food and drinks
- how to select and prepare ingredients
Equipment
Frozen/chilled ready meals (or packaging for analysis). Variety of food stuffs and food equipment.
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
4 Questions


4 Questions


