Quiz on Fruit and Vegetables prep and cooking

How should the stalks of fresh asparagus be?

• Curved and soft

• Straight and firm

• Bent and droopy

• Twisted and flexible

Which 2 of the following is a sign of freshness in asparagus?

• Dry and shriveled appearance

• Fresh, not dry and shriveled

• Free from dirt and sand

• Soft stalks

What is an indicator of good quality in asparagus tips?

• Loosely furled

• Tightly furled

• Slightly open

• Check they're in date

What is an important practice for stock rotation?

• Use the oldest stock first

• Label for stock rotation

• Store all stock together

• Ignore expiration dates

What is the recommended stock level for fresh berries?

• Maximum stock

• Minimum stock

• No stock

• Double stock

How does pickling affect vegetables?

• Hardens the vegetables

• Tenderises the vegetables

• Dries the vegetables

• Freezes the vegetables

Why is deep frying considered an appropriate cooking method for tofu?

• It is a slow method of cookery.

• It adds moisture.

• It is a quick method of cookery.

• It reduces flavor.

What is one reason tofu is less likely to break up during deep frying?

• It is very dense.

• It is very delicate.

• It is very dry.

• It is very oily.

Which vegetable is suitable for rice stuffing?

• Cauliflower

• Broccoli

• Pimento

• Mushroom

Which vegetable is NOT listed for rice stuffing?

• Marrow

• Aubergine

• Courgette

• Cauliflower