Year 9 Culinary Quiz 2024

What is the safest way to clean a sharp knife after cutting raw chicken for a chicken burger?

• Put it directly into a dishwasher

• Soak it in hot, soapy water for a few hours

• Wash it immediately with hot, soapy water and dry it with a clean towel

• Wipe it with a damp cloth and let it air dry

Which macronutrient is primarily found in Asian fried rice?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Minerals

What macronutrient is most abundant in chicken kebabs?

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Fiber

Which ingredient in the sweet crepes provides a source of protein?

• Flour

• Sugar

• Eggs

• Milk

What is the correct technique for holding a knife when chopping vegetables?

• Grip the blade tightly with all fingers

• Pinch the blade near the handle with the thumb and forefinger, and wrap the other fingers around the handle

• Hold the handle with a loose grip

• Use both hands to stabilize the blade

Which practice is essential for ensuring food safety when making a tuna mayo sandwich?

• Using a plastic cutting board

• Washing hands before and after handling bread and lettuce

• Using warm water to rinse the tuna

• Refrigerating the tuna for at least 24 hours before use

Which piece of equipment is best for measuring a small amount of liquid ingredient accurately?

• Measuring jug

• Cylinder

• Cup

• Teaspoon

When making blueberry muffin batter, why is it important to whisk the dry ingredients before adding wet ingredients to it?

• To spread out the flour

• To separate the baking powder from the flour

• To mix the dry ingredients evenly

• To ensure that the batter is evenly sweet

What is the main difference between pancake and crepe batter?

• Crepe batter has higher amount of liquid

• Crepe batter has higher amount of flour

• Pancake batter has higher amount of sugar

• Pancake batter has lower amount salt

What ingredient is used as an emulsifier in homemade mayonnaise?

• Mustard

• Egg yolk

• Olive oil

• Vinegar