KOSSA PRACTICE TEST

What term is used to define cutting into long strips (usually vegetables).

• Mince
• Grate
• Julienne
• Cube

What term is used to describe cooking foods in small amounts of liquids?

• Braise
• Boil
• Simmer
• Baste

Used to measure dry ingredients or ingredients that need to be packed to be measured properly. Level off with a narrow spatula.

• Dry Measuring Cups
• Liquid Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Tongs

Measures small amounts of dry and liquid ingredients

• Measuring Spoons
• Measuring Cups
• Liquid Measuring Cups
• Dry Measuring Cups

Used to remove foods from liquids

• Slotted Spoon
• Colander
• Strainer
• Whisk

Used for snipping herbs,cutting meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, opening packages, cracking nuts.

• Chefs Knife
• Paring Knife
• Kitchen Shears

Used for covering foods with liquids. Basting meats and poultry

• Baster
• Sifter

Used for draining foods and to wash fruits and vegetables

• Colander
• Sifter
• Strainer

Used to combine flour and butter (fats) when making pastry

• Blender
• Hand Mixer
• Pastry Blender

Used for measuring liquids only . Place on a flat surface and read from the bottom of the meniscus for an accurate measure.

• Liquid measuring Cups
• Dry Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons