Cooking Techniques and Methods

This video tutorial introduces various international cooking techniques, starting with preparation steps like weighing and washing ingredients. It covers wet cooking methods such as boiling, simmering, and steaming, as well as dry techniques like grilling and baking. The tutorial also explains cooking with oil, including frying and sautéing, and defines additional cooking terms like filleting and marinating. The aim is to familiarize viewers with these techniques to enhance their culinary skills.

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