Basic Cooking Methods

What is the process of cooking food in water or other liquid at a boiling point?

• Frying

• Boiling

• Grilling

• Steaming

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

• Grilling

• Steaming

• Frying

• Baking

Sauteing is a cooking method that involves quickly cooking food in a small amount of what?

• air

• sugar

• fat

• water

What cooking method involves cooking food over direct heat, usually on a grill?

• Grilling

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Baking

Steaming is a cooking method that uses what to cook food?

• Boil

• Bake

• Steam

• Fry

Roasting is a cooking method that involves cooking food in an oven with what type of heat?

• Freezing heat

• Wet heat

• Microwave heat

• Dry heat

Why is sanitation important in cooking?

• Sanitation is not important in cooking as it does not affect the taste of the food.

• Sanitation is important in cooking to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by harmful bacteria and pathogens.

• Sanitation is important in cooking to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria.

• Sanitation is not important in cooking because cooking kills all bacteria anyway.

Why is personal hygiene crucial when handling food?

• Personal hygiene makes food preparation faster.

• Personal hygiene helps prevent contamination of food.

• Personal hygiene adds flavor to food.

• Personal hygiene attracts pests to food.

What safety precautions should be taken when boiling food?

• Use pot holders, ensure stability, use a lid, avoid overcrowding

• Use a metal spoon, use a plastic lid, use a wet towel

• Use a wet cloth, stand on one leg, add water to hot oil

• Wear gloves, leave unattended, use a cracked pot

How can you ensure proper sanitation when baking?

• Store food in warm temperatures

• Skip washing utensils

• Use expired ingredients

• Follow proper hygiene practices, clean utensils and surfaces, use fresh ingredients, and store food correctly.