Basic Cooking Skills Quiz

What is the cooking method where food is submerged in hot oil or fat?

• steaming

• grilling

• deep frying

• boiling

What cooking method involves using dry heat in an enclosed space, such as an oven?

• Boiling

• Frying

• Baking

• Grilling

Which cooking method involves using water or other liquids to cook food at a low temperature for a long time?

• Frying

• Grilling

• Microwaving

• Braising

What cooking method involves quickly cooking food in a small amount of oil over high heat while stirring constantly?

• Boiling

• Stir-frying

• Steaming

• Baking

When reading a recipe, what does the abbreviation 'tsp' stand for?

• teaspoonage

• teaspoon

• tablespoon

• teaspoonful

In a recipe, what does it mean when it says to 'fold in' an ingredient?

• To vigorously mix the ingredient into the mixture

• To remove the ingredient from the mixture

• To gently combine an ingredient into a mixture without stirring or beating.

• To heat the ingredient before adding it to the mixture

What kitchen equipment is used to measure dry ingredients like flour and sugar?

• Blender

• Toaster

• Spatula

• Measuring cup or kitchen scale

What kitchen equipment is used to mix, beat, and stir ingredients?

• whisk

• blender

• toaster

• spatula

What kitchen equipment is used to cut or chop ingredients into smaller pieces?

• fork

• spoon

• scissors

• knife