Cooking Techniques Quiz

Which of the following is a dry heat cooking technique that involves cooking food uncovered in an oven?

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Baking

• Poaching

What cooking method is characterized by submerging food in hot oil?

• Grilling

• Roasting

• Braising

• Deep Frying

Which cooking technique involves cooking food on a grill over direct heat?

• Sautéing

• Grilling

• Stewing

• Blending

What is the term for cooking food in a small amount of fat over relatively high heat?

• Boiling

• Sautéing

• Simmering

• Marinating

Which of the following cooking methods uses dry heat and is typically performed in a pan with minimal fat or oil?

• Pan Frying

• Microwaving

• Poaching

• Braising

What is conduction in the context of cooking?

• Mechanical movement of heat using a fan inside the oven

• Infrared or Microwave energy

• Direct contact or adjacent cooking, like sautéing or grilling

• The process of freezing food

Which method of heat transfer is used when baking or roasting food?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Fermentation

What type of energy transfer is involved in the use of microwave ovens?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Compression

What is the process called when sugars undergo a browning effect due to heat?

• Coagulation

• Melting

• Gelatinization

• Caramelization

Which of the following is a dry cooking technique?

• Poach

• Steam

• Grill/Broil

• Simmer