Cooking Techniques Quiz

What type of food pieces is grilling best suited for?

• Large pieces

• Smaller pieces

• Frozen pieces

• Liquid foods

What happens to the color of food when it is baked uncovered?

• It turns blue

• It turns golden brown

• It turns white

• It turns purple

Which cooking method is best for achieving a golden brown color on food?

• Steaming

• Baking

• Boiling

• Grilling

What is a key feature of the baking process?

• Surrounds items with steam

• Surrounds items with hot, dry air

• Surrounds items with cold air

• Surrounds items with water

What is the main ingredient used in the pan in the image?

• Meat

• Vegetables

• Rice

• Pasta

What is the main benefit of pan-frying mentioned in the text?

• It makes food dry

• It makes food crispy outside and moist inside

• It makes food hard

• It makes food raw

What does "deep-fry" mean?

• Cooked completely submerged in hot fat

• Cooked on a grill

• Cooked in a microwave

• Cooked in a slow cooker

What type of cuts of meat are recommended for simmering?

• Tender cuts

• Tougher cuts

• Boneless cuts

• Lean cuts

What is the cooking method called where food is submerged in a liquid at 160°F-180°F?

• Boiling

• Poaching

• Frying

• Grilling

What is the texture of the food when it is cooked by braising?

• Crunchy

• Extremely tender

• Hard

• Dry