Herbs and Spices

What is umami?

• an herb

• a flavor

• a nut

• a spice

Which of the following is not included in a standard mirepox?

• onions

• celery

• green bell pepper

• carrots

A condiment is

• a flavoring served on the side and added by the individual dinner.

• a spice combination used in Italian soups and sauces.

• a spice combination used in Cajun cooking.

• a type of seasoning ingredient.

When you say a cooked onion is translucent, you are saying that

• a flavor from the onion has blended with other ingredients in a dish.

• aroma from the onion has blended with other ingredients in a dish.

• light passes through the cooked onion.

• light does not pass trough the cooked onion.

Which of the following is not a reason why chefs season foods?

• To change the food's flavor

• to cut richness

• to balance taste

• to enhance natural taste

In general, you can substitute how much of a dried herb for every tablespoon of fresh herbs called for in a recipe?

• 2 T

• 2 tsp

• 1 tsp

• 1/2 tsp

What are the three of five taste our tongue can distinguish?

• umami

• nutty

• sweet

• salty

• grainy

What are the four basic type of seasoning ingredients?

• Salt

• Pepper

• Seasoning Salt

• Sugar

• Acids

How does a sachet d epics' differ from a bouquet garni?

• leeks or citus peel

• garlic

• peppercorns

• thyme

What is a condiment?

• ingredients you add to food to improve its flavor

• Kosher Salt

• prepared mixtures used to season an flavor foods?

• Course Black Pepper