Italian Cuisine
Italian Cuisine
Italian Cuisine
Course Duration:
8 days x 3.5 hours
Course Fee:
P18,750 (Regular)
P16,250 (Early Bird)
Introduction:
This course focuses on the study of cooking skills associated with the preparation and service of traditional Italian cuisine. Students will examine the influences that help shape this cuisine, including but not limited to: geography, availability of natural resources, climate, and culture.
The course allows for intensive practical application as students discover the flavors of Italian cuisine and the techniques involving it, by preparing and sampling recipes within a collaborative kitchen environment.
Target Audience:
Anyone with a background in basic professional cooking
Global Academy students who have accomplished Level One of the GA fundamental courses
Global Academy Alumni
Recipes
Cacciatore
Insalata Di Mare (Cold Seafood Salad)
Pasta Puttanesca
Risi e Bisi
Biga, Pizza Sauce, Pizza Dough
Fritto Misto di Mare
Minestrone
Pizza Napoletana, Calzone
Garganelli with Pork and Beef Ragu
Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Truffles, and Bacon
Tortelli with Cheese, Almonds, and Lemon, in Arrabiata Sauce
Cannoli with Mascarpone Filling
Panna Cotta
Zabaglione w/ Macerated Fruits
Activities
Four (4) sessions of Chef Instructor’s demos, alternating with 4 sessions of students’ hands-on lab
- A 3-hour lecture on Day 1 and a Chef Instructor’s demo on Day 3
- Group Work, 3 students to a group
What do I learn/gain from this course?
- Ability to identify typical techniques, ingredients, and dishes that are unique to Italian cuisine
- An understanding of the effects of factors such as culture, history, and geography on the development of this cuisine
- Application of the basic cooking methods needed to prepare Italian dishes
- Identification of the steps and best practices involved in sous vide preparation
- Ability to develop the palate into an appreciation of diverse tastes
- Immersion into commonly-unfamiliar items in Italian cuisine
