Food Preparation Methods Quiz

What does it mean to poach food?

• To cook food in boiling water

• To cook food in a low-temperature liquid

• To fry food in hot oil

• To bake food in the oven

What is the process of pouring a very fine stream of liquid over food for decorative purposes called?

• Garnish

• Drizzle

• Beat

• Toss

What is the method of cooking that involves dry heat applied to the surface of food?

• Baking

• Grilling

• Boiling

• Steaming

What is the term for cooking food quickly in a minimal amount of fat over relatively high heat?

• Sautéing

• Braising

• Poaching

• Blanching

What is the method of cooking that involves simmering large cuts of meat in a small amount of liquid?

• Steaming

• Braising

• Boiling

• Frying

What is the method of cooking that involves dropping food into boiling water briefly and then immediately halting the cooking process?

• Blanching

• Poaching

• Steaming

• Baking

What does it mean to slice food?

What is the technique of cooking food in a small amount of fat in a covered pot over low heat called?

• Grilling

• Frying

• Stewing

• Roasting

What is the cooking method that involves cooking food in a sealed container with steam?

• Steaming

• Boiling

• Blanching

• Poaching

What is the process of cooking food in a liquid at a temperature just below boiling called?

• Roasting

• Grilling

• Frying

• Simmering