Knife Skills, Cuts and Safety

Front

What is likely to occur if you use a dull knife?

Back

The food will slip and you will cut yourself

Front

How should knives be stored? Options: Knife kit, block or roll or a magnetic strip, separate from other utensils; On the counter top; In the silverware drawer

Back

Knife kit, block or roll or a magnetic strip, separate from other utensils

Front

How should a knife be carried?

Back

Pointing with blade point down, elbow bent at your side

Front

How should your guiding hand be for safety?

Back

Fingers in a claw

Front

What should you do if you drop a knife?

Back

Jump back, let it drop, don't try to catch it

Front

Which cut resembles a thin ribbon and is used for leafy vegetables?

Back

Chiffonade

Front

Why is it important to cut food in uniform shapes and sizes?

Back

So food cooks evenly

Front

What is the round cut for vegetables?

Back

Rondelle

Front

What part of the knife do your fingers wrap around?

Back

Bolster

Front

What vegetable cut is a 1/2" cube? Options: Julienne, Medium Dice, Mince

Back

Medium Dice