Ch 17 - Kitchen Staples

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely considered a kitchen staple in most professional kitchens?

• Fresh herbs

• Exotic spices

• Processed snacks

• Rare fruits

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered basic seasonings in professional kitchens?

• Salt

• Pepper

• Sugar

• Vinegar

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to properly balance seasoning in professional cookery?

• It enhances the flavor and success of a dish.

• It makes food look more colorful.

• It increases the shelf life of food.

• It reduces cooking time.

Fill in the Blank

Kosher salt is preferred for seasoning clear broths because it ___ liquids.

Open Ended

Explain the differences between table salt, kosher salt, and rock salt in terms of their uses and characteristics in commercial kitchens.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about peppercorns?

• They are the berry-like fruit of a plant grown in tropical Asia.

• They are used to add sharp flavor to savory dishes.

• They are only available in black color.

• They are used whole, crushed, cracked, or ground.

Open Ended

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using fresh herbs versus dried herbs in cooking.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the storage requirements for dried herbs?

• Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool dry place.

• Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag.

• Store in open containers at room temperature.

• Store in the freezer.

Fill in the Blank

When substituting fresh herbs for dried herbs, use ___ as much dried as fresh.

Multiple Choice

Which herb is essential for making pesto and tomato sauces?

• Basil

• Bay leaf

• Chives

• Dill

Multiple Choice

Which herb has a light licorice flavor and is popular as a garnish?

• Chervil

• Cilantro

• Bay leaf

• Dill

Fill in the Blank

The seeds of ___ are called coriander.

Multiple Choice

Which herb is important to Scandinavian and Eastern European cuisines and is often used in pickling?

• Dill

• Chives

• Basil

• Chervil

Multiple Choice

Which herb is described as having a flavor similar to a combination of thyme and oregano and is important to Mediterranean cuisines?

• Mint

• Marjoram

• Rosemary

• Oregano

Multiple Choice

Which of the following herbs is commonly used in tomato sauces and is popular in Italian, Greek, and Mexican cuisines?

• Rosemary

• Oregano

• Mint

• Parsley

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about kitchen staples, what is one new thing you learned that you would like to apply in your own cooking?