W2s2 recap Quiz

What is used in pico de gallo to burst the cell walls of the onion, tomato and chile, thereby creating a flavorful liquid?

• Salt

• Sugar

• Vinegar

• Lemon juice

Do fried items brown more quickly in used or new oil?

• Used oil

• New oil

• Both equally

• Neither

What word describes the aromatic vegetable base for French soups and sauces?

• Mirepoix

• Sofrito

• Trinity

• Gremolata

What are the ingredients used in the last question?

• Onion, celery, and carrots

• Onion, garlic, and tomatoes

• Onion, bell pepper, and celery

• Onion, garlic, and bell pepper

What ingredient is switched out and for what, in the Acadian Holy Trinity?

• Carrots for bell pepper

• Celery for garlic

• Bell pepper for celery

• Bell pepper for carrots

“Acadian” references what culture as a driving force in Gulf coast cuisine?

• Mexican

• French

• African American

• American Indian

A sharp knife is important when cutting onions because?

• It reduces the release of sulfur compounds

• It makes the onion taste sweeter

• It splits cells apart rather than crush

• All of the above

What product in tomatoes and lemons will dull a knife?

• Acid

• Sugar

• Water

• Salt

What is the main dulling factor when cutting with a knife?

• The cutting board

• Cutting acidic foods

• Cutting fatty foods

• Improper cutting technique

What is the term for tiny dice?

• Brunoise

• Julienne

• Chiffonade

• Batonnet