Year 2 - Cooking and nutrition
Making simple sushi
Cooking without heat
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Unit Summary
During this unit, pupils continue to acquire and develop their food skills. Pupils learn about the structure of a recipe and how to use the 'bridge hold' and 'claw grip'.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to make simple sushi.
Key Notes
- Sushi is associated with Japan, but has origins in Southeast Asia. It is traditionally made with rice and raw fish.
- Recipes can be inspired by foods and dishes from around the world.
- The food skills to make simple sushi are spreading, grating, slicing and rolling.
- A dish can be evaluated by its look, smell and taste.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Japan: a country in East Asia
- sushi: a traditional Japanese dish made with rice
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All sushi includes raw fish.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Sushi is associated with Japan, but has origins in Southeast Asia. It is traditionally made with rice and raw fish. Recipes can be inspired by foods and dishes from around the world.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Japan'
a country in East Asia.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All sushi includes raw fish. Correction: Although raw fish is a common ingredient, not all sushi includes fish. Other ingredients are used, such as vegetables, fruit, egg, and cooked fish and meat.
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