Potatoes, Grains, and Pasta Chap 7

Potatoes are considered part of which category of vegetables?

• Tubers

• Legumes

• Onion

• Beans

Potatoes turn green due to the increase of what when stored too cold or long?

• Solanine and Chlorophyll

• Iodized Salts

• Acidic Acids

• Compound Starch

When preparing Pomme Frites or French Fries, which potato would be BEST suited?

• Idaho Russet Potato

• Red Bliss Potatoes

• Chefs Potato

• Peruvian Purple Potato

When preparing peeled potatoes for whipped or mashed potatoes, I should always start the potatoes in HOT water first? True or False

• TRUE

• FALSE

The term "al dente" describes pasta that is

• firm to the bite

• Mushy to the bite

• Uncooked and Crispy to the Bite

To test for doneness, pierce the potato with a fork or knife. If the fork slides easily through the potato, the potato is done.

• True

• False

Which method of cooking rice creates a creamy consistency?

• pilaf

• risotto

• arboria

• jasmine

There are four categories of legumes:

Beans

Peas

Nuts

Seeds

TRUE OR FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which bean is used to make traditional Hummus?

• Chickpea/Garbanzo Bean

• English Pea

• White Bean

• Pinto Bean

Which type of nut is used in making traditional Basil Pesto?

• Pine Nut

• Pecans

• Walnuts

• Macadamia Nut