Cutting and Cooking Terms Quiz

To rub food, such as lemon or orange peel, against a grater to obtain fine particles (1 extra point if you add in the other name for this!)

• Grate

• Slice

• Chop

• Dice

To cut away most of the fat from the edges of meat.

• Trim

• Slice

• Chop

• Grate

To cook by dry heat in the oven. Usually done to meats and vegetables

• Roast

• Boil

• Steam

• Fry

To cook under direct heat

• Broil

• Boil

• Steam

• Bake

To make thin, straight cuts

• Julienne

• Dice

• Chop

• Mince

To cut into very small pieces with a sharp knife

• Mince

• Chop

• Slice

• Dice

To cut into very small cubes

• Dice

• Chop

• Slice

• Julienne

To spread, brush, or pour liquid (such as sauce, drippings, melted fat, or marinade) over food while it is cooking.

• Baste

• Grill

• Fry

• Steam

To cut into a matchstick shape

• Julienne

• Dice

• Chop

• Mince

To cut into irregular pieces

• Chop

• Slice

• Dice

• Mince