G10 Level 3

A chef accidentally added too much vinegar to a Hollandaise sauce, making it too acidic. What can be done to balance the flavor?

• Add more egg yolks and butter

• Add cornstarch to absorb the acidity

• Increase the heat to evaporate the vinegar

• Mix in cold water to neutralize the acid

A cook is preparing a classic French omelet but finds that the eggs brown too quickly. What adjustment should be made?

• Lower the cooking temperature and use a nonstick pan

• Stir the eggs continuously over high heat

• Add extra milk to slow down browning

• Cover the pan to allow steaming

A food business needs to prepare sauces in advance but wants to prevent them from developing a 'skin' on top. What method should they use?

• Cover the sauce surface with plastic wrap before refrigerating

• Store the sauce uncovered to let moisture escape

• Add ice cubes to cool the sauce quickly

• Reheat the sauce at high temperatures to restore consistency

A chef is making mayonnaise, but the mixture is separating. What should be done to fix the emulsion?

• Slowly add oil while whisking continuously

• Increase the heat to help the ingredients bind

• Add ice cubes to solidify the mixture

• Blend at high speed to force emulsification

A restaurant is experiencing complaints about their scrambled eggs being dry and tough. What adjustment should the chef make?

• Add more butter and reduce cooking time

• Cook the eggs at a higher temperature

• Increase the amount of salt to retain moisture

• Use a metal spatula to stir constantly

A dish requires a velouté sauce, but the chef accidentally prepares a béchamel sauce instead. What adjustment can be made to transform it into a velouté?

• Replace the milk with stock

• Add more flour and butter

• Mix in egg yolks for a richer texture

• Add vinegar to cut the creamy taste

A restaurant chef notices that their deep-fried foods are absorbing too much oil, making them greasy. What could be the problem?

• The frying temperature is too low

• Too much salt was added before frying

• The oil is too hot, causing the food to burn

• The food was coated in too much batter

This thickening agent is made by combining equal parts of fat and flour and is used in sauces such as Béchamel and Velouté.

A method of cooking in which food is submerged in hot but not boiling water, usually between 160-180°F (71-82°C). This technique is commonly used for eggs.

This technique involves placing cooked food in an ice bath to immediately stop the cooking process, preserving texture and color.

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