Unit 3 Cooking and Prep Terms 1

Name the tool used to pare fruit.

• peeler
• paring knife
• grater
• microplane

What are foods that are commonly grated?

• Cheese, onions and potatoes
• Cheese, fruits, and citrus fruits
• Citrus fruits

A box grater can be used either with the handle facing upwards or downwards.

• True
• False

Name 2 tools used to zest fruit.

• paring knife and grater
• grater and peeler
• zester and microplane

The main difference between pare and peel is the tool that is used.

• True
• False

The purpose of zesting citrus fruits is to provide flavor from the colored skin and...

• to use up all of the white pith.
• to add color for garnish.
• to make the citrus fruit taste better.

When using a paring knife to remove skin or peels from a piece of fruit/vegetable, it is common to

• use a cutting board.
• hold the fruit and use the knife towards the body.
• hold the fruit and use the knife going away from the body.

A box grater has 3 different options for sizes of food particles.

• True
• False

A microplane can be used to grate cheese and zest the colored skin from citrus fruits.

• True
• False

When using a peeler, it is OK to pull the peeler towards you or push it away.

• True
• False