Potato Quiz

What is the shape of chef’s/all-purpose potatoes?

• Perfectly round

• Oval

• Irregularly shaped

• Square

Which of the following best describes the texture of chef’s/all-purpose potatoes?

• High starch, low moisture

• Medium starch, medium moisture

• Low starch, high moisture

• High starch, high moisture

What is the moisture content of sweet potatoes?

• High

• Medium

• Low

• Variable

An example of a multiple-stage technique for preparing potatoes is (a)  

• Baked potatoes
• Boiled potatoes
• Lyonnaise potatoes
• Mashed potatoes

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method for preparing potatoes in baking dishes?

• Cooking in casseroles

• Combining with cream or sauce

• Frying in oil

• Baking in a buttered pan

What is the visual representation in the provided learning material?

• A frying pan with potatoes

• A pot of boiling potatoes

• A baked potato dish in a casserole

• A plate of mashed potatoes

Which of the following types of fries is mentioned as suitable for deep-frying?

• Sweet potato fries

• French fries

• Curly fries

• Waffle fries

The recommended range for deep-frying potatoes is (a)   .

• 160°C
• 180°C
• 200°C
• 220°C

What is the recommended serving action for deep-fried potatoes?

• Serve after 5 minutes

• Serve immediately

• Serve after cooling

• Serve after 10 minutes

What is often the first step in preparing many dishes that involve mashed or puréed potatoes?

• Frying

• Boiling

• Grilling

• Roasting