Y10 knife skills

Why is it important to secure your cutting board before chopping?

• To keep the board clean

• To avoid dulling the knife

• To prevent the knife from slipping

• To make chopping faster

What is the correct way to grip a knife?

• Grip the knife handle at the very back

• Place your finger on top of the knife

• Wrap your fingers around the handle with thumb and finger at the back

• Hold the knife with a dainty grip

What is the purpose of forming a claw with your fingers while chopping?

• To make the chopping board stable

• To make the knife sharper

• To protect your fingertips

• To chop faster

What motion should you use for an even cut while chopping?

• Rocking motion

• Aggressive downward chop

• Slicing motion

• Circular motion

What is the first step in dicing an onion?

• Peel the outer layers

• Cut it in half through the root end

• Make horizontal incisions

• Make vertical cuts

How does mincing garlic enhance the flavor of a dish?

• It makes the dish less spicy

• It cooks faster

• It releases more flavor

• It makes the dish look better

What is the chiffonade cut primarily used for?

• Dicing vegetables

• Cutting meat

• Garnishing dishes

• Making soups

Which cut is most commonly used with carrots for raw preparations like slaw?

• Julienne

• Oblique

• Dice

• Chiffonade

What is the benefit of the oblique cut?

• It cooks evenly

• It is faster to do

• It looks pretty

• It uses less of the vegetable

What is the key to becoming proficient with knife skills?

• Watching cooking shows

• Using expensive knives

• Practicing regularly

• Using a sharp knife