Starches

Multiple Choice

Why is seasoning considered important in professional cookery?

• It enhances the flavor of food

• It preserves food for longer periods

• It makes food look more colorful

• It increases the nutritional value of food

Open Ended

Explain why balancing seasoning is important in cooking. What might happen if a dish is improperly seasoned?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic seasoning in cooking?

• Salt

• Pepper

• Sugar

• Both salt and pepper

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about table salt is correct?

• It contains anticaking agents and iodine.

• It has larger crystals than kosher salt.

• It is not used to season foods.

• It dissolves slowly in liquids.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about kosher salt and rock salt.

• Kosher salt has larger crystals than granulated salt.

• Rock salt is used to season foods.

• Kosher salt is used to season clear broths or consommés.

• Rock salt crystals are about the size of fine gravel.

Open Ended

Describe the process by which black pepper is prepared for culinary use and list the different forms in which it can be used.

Open Ended

Explain how the characteristics of delicate and hardy herbs influence their use in cooking.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended practices when selecting fresh herbs?

• Choose herbs with vibrant bright green leaves

• Avoid herbs with wilting, black, brown, or slimy leaves

• Wash herbs just before using

• Select herbs with dry, brittle leaves

Open Ended

Describe the steps you would take to store fresh herbs to maintain their quality.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best way to store fresh herbs to keep them fresh for a longer period?

• In the original plastic container or a plastic bag with paper towel

• In a metal container without any wrapping

• In an open bowl on the counter

• In a sealed glass jar with no moisture

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about using fresh herbs in cooking is correct?

• Only the leaves are generally used, and they are removed by stripping the stem with a pinching motion.

• Both stems and leaves are always used together.

• Herbs should always be chopped before use.

• Leaves should be removed by cutting with a knife.

Multiple Select

Select all the characteristics of dried herbs compared to fresh herbs.

• Cheaper and easier to store

• More concentrated flavor

• Need to be cooked to release flavor

• Always used in the same quantity as fresh

Open Ended

What are two signs that dried herbs have become old and should be replaced?

Multiple Choice

Which herb is most commonly used in pesto and tomato sauces and is popular in Mediterranean cuisines?

• Genovese basil

• Curly parsley

• Chives

• Tarragon

Multiple Select

Select all herbs from the list below that are commonly used as garnishes.

• Curly parsley

• Chives

• Tarragon

• Cilantro

Multiple Choice

Which of the following herbs is a member of the onion family and is used chopped as a garnish?

• Chives

• Cilantro

• Tarragon

• Genovese basil

Open Ended

Explain how tarragon contributes to the flavor profile of béarnaise sauce and suggest another dish where tarragon could be used.

Open Ended

What is one seasoning you learned about today that you would like to use in your own cooking, and why?