Knife Skills & Techniques

Front

Chef's Knives are mostly used for..

Back

Chopping, Dicing, and mincing

Front

use the _________ technique to protect fingers while cutting foods.

Back

Claw grip

Front

Never put knives in __________.

Back

Soapy Water

Front

True or false: a mince is smaller than a dice.

Back

True

Front

What size is a minced food?

Back

Small, irregular sized pieces

Front

What types of food would a chiffonade cut be appropriate for? Breads, Carrots, Meats, Herbs

Back

Herbs

Front

Back

Bread Knife

Front

Abigail and Grace are in the kitchen when a knife suddenly slips off the counter. What should they do?

Back

Let it fall and step back

Answer explanation

If a knife falls off the counter, the safest action is to let it fall and step back. Trying to catch it or grabbing it by the blade can lead to injury, while kicking it away is also dangerous. Stepping back minimizes risk.

Front

A sharp knife is __________ than a dull knife.

Back

safer

Front

What is the safest way to clean a knife? Options: In the dishwasher, By hand, with the blade facing away from you, By soaking it in water overnight, By using a metal scrubber

Back

By hand, with the blade facing away from you

Answer explanation

The safest way to clean a knife is by hand, with the blade facing away from you. This method minimizes the risk of cuts and allows for better control compared to using a dishwasher or soaking.