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Fish Tartare

Vocational Course Culinary Arts
Subject / Module Cooking Technology
Formative Unit Fish and seafood dishes
Topic Fish tartare

 

Teaching Objectives and Learning Outcomes

– identify ingredients and tools used in a tartare;
– describe preparation steps using professional terms;
– work in pairs/groups following recipes and safety instructions in English;

Lesson Objectives Description
Learning Outcomes – name the types of fish used in making tartare in English;
– name compatible products by taste in English;
– use English words in recipes;
– find and correct mistakes in making fish tartare;
– speak and write in simple professional English;
Job Related Skills
Content Aims – group tartars and name the types of their presentation on the plate;
– compare types of fish: colour, texture, taste;
– name the pros and cons of each type of tartare;
Communication Aims – match the names of tartars with pictures;
– solve problems related to making tartare;
– think and explain in simple steps;
Critical Thinking Aims – select appropriate fish and compatible products for tartare
– explain the meaning of each ingredient;
Culture Aims – learn how salmon tartare is prepared in different countries – respect different food traditions

 

Lesson Procedure

Lesson Stage Activity Timing
1. Lead-in Brainstorming: what is a tartare?
Discussion of what is already known.

10 min
2. Tartar research Introduction to tartare: history, origin, recipes, serving, fish used for tartare preparation via Presentation Fish Tartare. Note new words from the presentation.
Watch the videos:
How to Make the BEST Tuna Tartare:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVMeaFkY8f0
Tuna Tartare with Avocado:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdlmWqxqKVA
Bluefin Tuna Avocado Tartare:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b0dh_baAcc

 40 min
3. Case study Teamwork – each team chooses one option how to serve tartare Prepares and presents their choice. HOUT1. 20 min
4. Wrap-up Engage students to do:
– self-assessment test HOUT2;
– reflection and feedback. 		20 min

 

Teaching Methods and Techniques

  • Pair and group work
  • Pictures and diagrams
  • Comparison tasks
  • Online quiz
  • Problem solving
  • Support with words and action steps (scaffolding)

 

Answers to the Tasks in the HOUTs