Cooking Techniques and Methods

The video tutorial covers various cooking techniques, dividing them into wet and dry heat methods. Wet heat methods include boiling, poaching, braising, stewing, steaming, simmering, and bain-marie. Dry heat methods include frying, shallow frying, sautéing, baking, and grilling. Additionally, it discusses other techniques like blending, mixing, sieving, and consuming raw foods.

What is the main difference between moist heat cooking and dry heat cooking?

• Moist heat cooking is faster than dry heat cooking.

• Moist heat cooking is healthier than dry heat cooking.

• Moist heat cooking uses high temperatures, while dry heat cooking uses low temperatures.

• Moist heat cooking uses liquid to cook food, while dry heat cooking does not.

Which technique involves cooking food in boiling liquid?

• Braising

• Poaching

• Steaming

• Boiling

What is the purpose of poaching?

• To cook food using steam.

• To cook food quickly at high temperatures.

• To cook food gently in liquid below boiling point.

• To cook food with dry heat.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food with steam?

• Braising

• Steaming

• Sautéing

• Grilling

What is the main characteristic of deep frying?

• Cooking with a small amount of oil.

• Cooking with a large amount of oil.

• Cooking with steam.

• Cooking with dry heat in an oven.

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

• Sautéing

• Poaching

• Baking

• Grilling

What is the main purpose of sautéing?

• To cook food quickly with a small amount of oil.

• To cook food with steam.

• To cook food slowly in liquid.

• To cook food with dry heat in an oven.

Which technique involves blending ingredients to make them smooth?

• Sautéing

• Blending

• Straining

• Mixing

What is the purpose of straining in cooking?

• To separate solid particles from liquid.

• To cook food with dry heat.

• To mix ingredients thoroughly.

• To cook food with steam.

Which of the following is an example of a food that is typically consumed raw?

• Grilled chicken

• Steamed vegetables

• Fresh salad

• Baked bread