MasterChef Challenge: Cookery Skills Assessment

What is the French term for kitchen organization?

• Julienne

• Bain-marie

• Mise en place

• Roux

Which of the following is a moist heat cooking method?

• Grilling

• Steaming

• Roasting

• Broiling

What ingredient thickens a traditional béchamel sauce?

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What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?

• Leave it on the counter

• Place it in warm water

• In the refrigerator

• Microwave immediately

Which knife is best for slicing tomatoes?

• Chef’s knife

• Serrated knife

• Cleaver

• Paring knife

Identify this spice

• Nutmeg

• Cinnamon

• Cloves

• Cardamom

Which ingredient is commonly used in emulsions like mayonnaise?

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Your soup is too salty! What can you do to fix it?

• Add sugar

• Add raw potato

• Add vinegar

• Let it boil longer

Your cake didn’t rise properly. What likely went wrong?

• Too much flour

• Over mixing the batter

• Added too much sugar

• Didn’t bake long enough

Searing meat helps lock in its juices.

• True

• False