Unit 8. Ángel León: All chefs are crazy, so am I

 Final product: The creation of their restaurant, which includes a menu, international dishes and a plan to avoid wasting food.

Session 1

Extra practice of vocabulary:

Session 2

1. Veganism: What do you know about it? Do you know any vegan?

2. Vegan life: Are those statements true or false? Answer before you listen the video 

1. Veganism means not eating any animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs.

2. Vegans only eat vegetables. 

3. Veganism is a lifestyle choice that involves not using or wearing any products made from animals. 

4. Vegans can get all the nutrients they need from a plant-based diet. 

5. Being vegan means you have to give up all your favorite foods. 

6. Veganism is only for people who care about animals. 

7. Veganism is becoming more popular and there are many vegan options available now. 

4. Vegan dishes: Look for three vegan dishes to include in the menu of your restaurant 

Session 3

Warm-up activity:

2. Reading: Andalusian recipes 

1. Gazpacho

Ingredients:

- 6 medium tomatoes

- 1 red bell pepper

- 1 small cucumber

- 1 small onion

- 2 garlic cloves

- 2 slices of bread

- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

- 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar

- Salt and pepper

- Water

Instructions:

1. Wash the tomatoes, bell pepper, and cucumber. Peel the onion and garlic.

2. Cut the vegetables into chunks, removing the seeds and stems from the bell pepper.

3. Place the vegetables and bread in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

4. Add the olive oil and vinegar and blend again.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. If the mixture is too thick, add water until the desired consistency is achieved.

7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

2. Paella

Ingredients:

- 1 onion

- 2 garlic cloves

- 2 cups of rice

- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable stock

- 1 red bell pepper

- 1 green bell pepper

- 8-12 shrimp

- 1 cup of peas

- 1 tomato

- 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika

- 1 pinch of saffron

- Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Chop the onion and garlic and sauté in a large paella pan or deep skillet until softened.

2. Add the rice and stir to coat with the onion and garlic mixture.

3. Add the stock, paprika, saffron, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.

4. Spread the rice out in the pan and add the chopped peppers and tomato.

5. Arrange the shrimp and peas on top of the rice, pushing them into the mixture slightly.

6. Continue to simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

7. Serve hot.

3. Flamenquines

Ingredients:

- 4 slices of thin pork loin

- 4 slices of serrano ham

- 4 slices of manchego cheese

- 2 eggs

- Bread crumbs

- Flour

- Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on top of each pork loin slice.

2. Roll each loin tightly around the filling and secure with toothpicks.

3. Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl.

4. Coat each flamenquin in flour, dip in the eggs, and then coat in bread crumbs.

5. Fry in hot olive oil until golden brown on all sides.

6. Remove toothpicks before serving.

4. Tortilla de camarones

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup of chickpea flour

- 1/2 cup of water

- 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon of salt

- 1/2 pound of small shrimp

- 1 small onion

- Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Peel and devein the shrimp and chop them into small pieces.

2. Peel and chop the onion.

3. In a bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, baking powder, and salt to make a batter.

4. Stir in the shrimp and onion.

5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

6. Pour in the batter and cook until set and golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side.

7. Cut into wedges and serve hot or at room temperature.

4. Your favourite dish: Create the recipe using the imperative and the connectors

Session 4

Session 5

Warm-up activity: 

4. Balanced meal: Combine the following food to create a balanced meal. Look first at the infographic

 

Session 6

2. Listening: What School Lunch Look Like Around the World

Quiz about differences in education around the world:

1. In which country is education free for all citizens?

a) United States

b) United Kingdom

c) Finland

d) Japan

2. In which country is education completely government-controlled?

a) Australia

b) China

c) Canada

d) Switzerland

3. Which country has the highest literacy rate in the world?

a) Denmark

b) Japan

c) Cuba

d) Germany

4. Which country is known for its emphasis on memorization in education?

a) China

b) Russia

c) Canada

d) France

5. In which country do students typically receive a grade only for the final exam?

a) Sweden

b) Germany

c) France

d) United States

6. In which country is it common for students to attend school six or seven days a week?

a) South Korea

b) Italy

c) United States

d) Australia

7. Which country has a standardized test that determines a student's entire future?

a) Russia

b) United States

c) Japan

d) United Kingdom

8. In which country are teachers highly revered and respected?

a) Brazil

b) Sweden

c) India

d) Australia

9. Which country values physical education as much as academic education?

a) Denmark

b) Japan

c) China

d) Greece

10. Which country has a high percentage of students pursuing vocational education instead of traditional academic education?

a) Norway

b) Switzerland

c) Mexico

d) India