Cooking Techniques and Methods

What is the first step in preparing ingredients for international cooking?

• Boiling

• Grilling

• Frying

• Weighing

What is the difference between simmering and poaching?

• Poaching is done at a higher temperature than simmering

• Simmering uses less water than poaching

• Poaching involves frying the ingredients first

• Simmering is done at the boiling point, then the heat is reduced

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

• Stewing

• Poaching

• Simmering

• Boiling

What is the purpose of blanching vegetables?

• To reduce cooking time

• To add flavor

• To preserve color and reduce odor

• To make them crispy

Which dry cooking technique involves cooking food in an oven with heat from all directions?

• Baking

• Grilling

• Roasting

• Sautéing

What is the main difference between grilling and roasting?

• Grilling uses an oven, roasting uses a grill

• Grilling is done over an open flame, roasting is done in an oven

• Roasting uses less heat than grilling

• Grilling is for vegetables, roasting is for meat

What is the term for cooking food with a small amount of oil while stirring?

• Grilling

• Baking

• Sautéing

• Deep frying

Which frying method involves submerging food completely in hot oil?

• Pan frying

• Stir frying

• Deep frying

• Sautéing

What does the term 'filleting' refer to?

• Stuffing food with a filling

• Removing bones from meat or fish

• Adding a glaze to food

• Coating food with breadcrumbs

What is the purpose of marinating food?

• To make it look appealing

• To cook it faster

• To make it crispy

• To enhance flavor and preserve it