Moist Heat Cooking Methods Quiz

What is the cooking method called where food is briefly immersed in boiling water and then quickly cooled in ice water?

• Blanching

• Steaming

• Simmering

• Poaching

Which of the following methods is used to cook food gently in water or other liquid just below the boiling point?

• Simmering

• Grilling

• Baking

• Roasting

Which cooking method involves cooking food in a small amount of liquid at a low temperature?

• Poaching

• Frying

• Grilling

• Baking

Which of the following is a characteristic of moist heat cooking methods?

• Use of dry heat

• Use of liquid or steam

• High temperature

• Direct flame

Which cooking method involves cooking food in a closed environment filled with steam?

• Blanching

• Steaming

• Simmering

• Poaching

Which of the following is an example of a moist heat cooking method?

• Grilling

• Steaming

• Roasting

• Baking

Which cooking method is best for preserving the color and nutrients of vegetables?

• Blanching

• Steaming

• Simmering

• Poaching

What is the temperature range for simmering food?

• 160-180 degrees F

• 185-205 degrees F

• 140-160 degrees F

• 200-220 degrees F

In which cooking method is food completely submerged in a liquid at a constant, moderate temperature?

• Poaching

• Blanching

• Simmering

• Steaming

What is the temperature range for poaching food?

• 185-205 degrees F

• 160-180 degrees F

• 140-160 degrees F

• 200-220 degrees F