~ GERMAN CUISINE ~

         First Cooking Laboratory in Western Cuisine. Cooking a dish that was known in Germany. German Cuisine is strongly influenced by other countries and cultures but the common thread of an appreciation for comfort foods has been evident in the people of the country.

LOPEZ, Jeanelyn C.

The first laboratory cooking activity involved was the report we’ve tackled to the class. Every Cuisine has their own distinct differences and it may vary on the things that have contributed by the invaders of the country. Preservation, Prevalence of Rich Foods, Sweet/sour and Savory/sweet combinations, simple straight forwarded quality and the use of limited products were the enumerated unique components of this region.  These are the reason why their cuisine differs from any country.

“Grilled Tuna Parmesan with Dirty Mashed Potato and Sautéed Asparagus” was the name of our dish. The recipe was chosen and executed during midterms. Month of August to be exact. The actual laboratory was our first time to use the newly renovated kitchen of PUNP. As expected, were all excited to try out all the equipment in the Lab. At the same time, were quite nervous coz’ the liability of the equipments was vested upon us.

     The activity was indeed successful. In fact, we managed to be part of the leading groups who made an excellent dish, and it was just an awesome experience to cook a dish that was not too familiar for us yet we manage to cook it deliciously.

ABEN, Maycaela G.

     German Cuisine was our first cooking laboratory and our group prepared ‘Grilled Tuna Parmesan with Dirty Mashed Potato & Sautéed Asparagus’. First thing to do was to Mise en Place the ingredients we need for cooking. We marinated the tuna and after marinating we grilled it. We boiled the potato to soften and to be to mashed, then we sautéed asparagus and we put butter to add taste. Then after we cooked everything we did the plating before serving. And it was a fun experience.

MADRIAGA, Novelyn A.

        “Grilled Tuna Parmesan with Dirty Mashed Potato and Sautéed Asparagus” was the name of our dish. This recipe was chosen to execute during our second laboratory activity because we’re requested by our instructor to search a dish that is naturally served in Germany. I’ve learned how to work harmoniously with my group mates and as a result of our teamwork we’ve been part of the top 3 leading groups during the laboratory.

WAING, Eloise Jessica L.

        Our 1^st cooking exercise was held last month of August. This was our first cooking laboratory in our kitchen; our dish was named “Grill Tuna with Dirty Mashed Potato and Sautéed Asparagus”. We used Tuna as an entrée because German people were health conscious. For the carbohydrates, dirty mashed potato was served because in German Cuisine rice is not common.

  We measured all the ingredients in the Mise en Place, cut and prepared the Tuna for grilling. After we've grilled the tuna we dipped it on a lemon butter mixture to add taste. And for the Side dish, we sautéed the asparagus in butter. Over all the food was delicious and the presentation was great!

JIMENEZ, Mark Aviv R.

     This was our first cooking laboratory and we executed it last August. We’re task to cook a German dish prior to our reporting. We've decided to serve “Grilled Tuna Parmesan with Dirty Mashed Potato and Sautéed Asparagus”. We prepared all the ingredients for the Mise en Place before we started to cook everything. Thus, we've been part of the Top 3 leading groups.

      With this activity, I learned to manage my time wisely. And I want to thank our instructor for the guidance and effort he shared on us.

This is a proof that our group really did the cooking. And we are all smile while cooking to achieve a positive output.

MORALES, Fidel Albert P.

     It was my second laboratory activity together with my group, we cooked German dish which is “Grilled Tuna Parmesan with Mashed Potato and Sautéed Asparagus”, and this was our first cooking laboratory. I experienced how to cook, prepare and plate the dish. I am very lucky ‘coz I’ve experienced to cook a German dish. And I want also to acknowledge the effort of our instructor, the master mind of all this excellent activities.

ALEJO, John Rey M.

     With this activity I've experienced to cook a German dish named “Grilled Tuna Parmesan with Mashed Potato and Sautéed Asparagus “. And we really did our best to present it well. And as a result, our group got the Second place. This activity would not be possible with the help of our instructor that’s why I want to extend my gratitude to him.