Besides the taste, the form is also an important factor to create the attractiveness of the dish, stimulating the taste of diners. So how do you achieve sophistication and harmony in your finished product? All Menus will reveal the art of presenting the most attractive dishes through the article below. Do not miss it.
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The art of food beautifully is expressed through the use of ingredients, methods, flavors and presentation. That’s why Chefs always focus on decorating the finished product. Are you studying cooking? Want to become a Professional Chef? Then, let’s refer to some of the following ways to present beautiful dishes to enrich your knowledge and skills.
Why present food beautifully?
The art of decoration in cuisine not only shows the “soul” of the dish but also helps the Chef assert his class. A dish with a delicious taste is not enough to create perfection, but it also needs to be attractive in terms of form, not necessarily fussy but indispensable for vibrancy and sophistication. In the field of business, decoration is an important factor to help promote restaurants, shops and retain customers.
Principles of food presentation
Right purpose
Depending on the object, meaning and purpose of use, the Chef will shape the ingredients and decorate the dish in different styles. If to advertise, the dish requires to create the best possible attraction.
Harmonious coordination between textures and materials
Each decorative motif of the dish needs to be harmoniously coordinated, exalting the value of the main food, creating balance, vividness and sophistication.
Guaranteed ingredients
The vegetables used to decorate dishes need to ensure 3 factors: clean, safe and have fresh colors.
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The art of presenting food beautifully
Use appropriate plates to present dishes
The choice of plate greatly affects the appearance of the dish and the taste of the diners, specifically:
Round plate: This is the most commonly used type of plate, and the presentation of dishes on a round plate is also the simplest and most diverse. You can decorate in a corner or around the plate to highlight the dish inside. The round decoration around will create the feeling of a deeper plate.
Oval plate : Usually, people use oval plate to present dishes made from fish. Fish are placed along the body of the plate, concentrated mainly in the interior of the plate. The outer rim and the head of the fish will have gaps, so the decoration should focus there, both to cover the space and not to lose the value of the dish.
Square or rectangular plate: With this type of plate, you should not use vegetables and fruits decorated in an arc or circle because it will create empty corners, giving the impression that the dish is not full. Instead, you should decorate along the center of the plate or along the surrounding borders.
Leaf plate: This type of plate is often used for fried dishes and you should only decorate one corner of the plate, focusing on the stem.
Garnish with vegetables
Vegetables are foods that are used a lot in the art of presenting dishes. A lovely rose-trimmed tomato, carrot, flower-trimmed pepper… will all make the dish more beautiful and attractive. Note: The vegetables used in the dish and decoration must be fresh, not bruised or wilted to avoid affecting the quality of the finished product.
Materials used to decorate the surface (onions, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, carrots …) have an important role because not only create a feeling of freshness, but also must be suitable for the dish. For example, with steamed onions, leave the root of the scallions intact, with a bowl of beef vermicelli, pho, and noodles, the onions must be cut in three, quartered…
Color harmony
If the dish wants to be beautiful, it must be harmonious in color. Do not display many colors on the plate of food because it will confuse the eyes. You should use light, cool colors such as cucumber green, carrot red… because it’s both easy to decorate and highly effective. The level of decoration should stop at a moderate level.
Beautiful pictures of food presentation
Above are some pretty simple dishes that All Menus would like to share with you. To improve your skills in pruning and presenting dishes, you can practice by looking at how to do it online or taking cooking classes of experts.
