Preparation Techniques Quiz

Which technique involves chopping food into small regular size cubes?

• Dice

• Chop

• Slice

• Baton

Which technique involves shaving foods like cheese and vegetables into small shreds?

• Dice

• Grate

• Slice

• Chop

What is the process of plunging food into boiling water to cook it slightly before refreshing it in ice-cold water to preserve its natural colour?

• Blanche

• Bake blind

• Marinate

• Glaze

What is the process of dividing the flesh of citrus fruits into their natural portions or wedges after removing skin and pith?

• Segment

• Dice

• Peel

• Concasse

What is the culinary term for forcing cream or icing out of a special icing bag through a nozzle to decorate cakes?

• Pipe

• Coat

• Glaze

• Assemble

What is the culinary term for removing a very thin skin from fruit and vegetables using a peeler?

• Peel

• Skin

• Concasse

• Glaze

Which technique involves using a sieve or a colander to separate food from its cooking liquid?

• Strain

• Pass

• Puree

• Blanche

Which technique involves cutting lettuce and other fine leaves into even shreds or strips?

• Dice

• Grate

• Chiffonade

• Slice

Which technique involves incorporating fat into flour using fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs?

• Rub-in

• Blend

• Cream

• Whisk

What is the term for gently pressing a mixture into equal-sized shapes of the same kind, like croquettes or patties?

• Shape

• Line

• Coat

• Portion