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Lesson Overview

Pan tossing is a very efficient action which allows you to quickly move and mix many small pieces of food in one motion.

In this lesson, you will learn the motion of pan tossing and how to properly toss foods while cooking.

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Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson you'll be able to:
  • understand why chefs pan toss
  • mix foods without the use of utensils by tossing them in a pan

Course Syllabus

START: Watch Lesson Platform Tour
1. Introduction: Pan Tossing
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2. Complete Your Self Assessment
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3. Practicing Pan Tossing
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4. Pan Tossing w/ Food
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5. Lesson Practice Recipes
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6. Lesson Quiz
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Practice Recipes

A few of the practice recipes you'll learn in this lesson.

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What People Are Saying

"Good basic instruction" ★★★★★
"Pan tossing has intimidated me in the past. Now, it is fun and I can't wait to apply it even more! The lessons are very clear and I looooove the videos, as well as visuals ~ these are sooooo helpful!" ★★★★★
"Simple and easy." ★★★★
"Very good technique" ★★★★★
"well filmed. well spoken. easy on the eyes. easy to understand" ★★★★★
"fun class////" ★★★★★
"excellent video tutorial. recipes tasty also" ★★★★★
"For new students who dont know anything about this . It would be a good video for them." ★★★
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9 Videos | 6 Tasks
Task 1: Introduction: Pan Tossing
Task 2: Complete Your Self Assessment
Task 3: Practicing Pan Tossing
Task 4: Pan Tossing w/ Food
Task 5: Lesson Practice Recipes
Task 6: Lesson Quiz

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