Week 4 Recap Quiz

What is the process by which cell walls break down, release their water, and replace the void with its outside solution?

• Osmosis/Plasmolysis

• Diffusion

• Pickling

• Endocytosis

What are the two most important ingredients in a pickling solution?

• Water and sugar

• Vinegar and salt

• Vinegar and sugar

• Salt and Sugar

What is a French term that explains the most important step in making a stir-fry?

• Mise en place

• Mirepoix

• Flambé

• Julienne

Why are veggies and meats cut uniformly for a dish?

• For aesthetic purposes

• To ensure even cooking

• For easy consumption

• To reduce waste

What is the standard heat to use when cooking a stir-fry?

• Low heat

• Medium heat

• High heat

• Simmer

True or false:

Sesame oil is a standard base oil to cook a stir-fry.

• True

• False

True or False:

Stir-fry means healthy in Chinese.

• False

• True

True or false?

Hoisin sauce is a spicy/bitter Chinese condiment.

• True

• False

Hoisin sauce is made from what ingredient?

• Pickled soy/black beans

• Fermented soy/black beans

• Red chili peppers

• Garlic

True or False:

Cornstarch is a common flavoring used in most stir-frys

• True

• False