Kitchen Skills and Safety Essentials

What is a whisk used for in the kitchen?

• A whisk is used for baking bread.

• A whisk is used for boiling water.

• A whisk is used for cutting vegetables.

• A whisk is used for mixing and whipping ingredients.

What should you always wash before cooking?

• Hands

• Vegetables

• Cutting board

• Pans

What is the purpose of a cutting board?

• The purpose of a cutting board is to provide a safe and stable surface for food preparation.

• To store kitchen utensils.

• To serve food directly on it.

• To cut vegetables only.

List two ingredients needed for a simple salad.

• Rice

• Lettuce, Tomatoes

• Cucumbers

• Chicken

What is the first step in making a sandwich?

• Gather ingredients and tools.

• Toast the bread before assembling.

• Cut the sandwich in half.

• Put the sandwich in the fridge.

How do you measure one cup of flour accurately?

• Use a spoon to fluff, spoon into a measuring cup, and level off with a knife.

• Pour flour directly from the bag into the cup

• Use a liquid measuring cup for accuracy

• Weigh the flour using a kitchen scale

What is cross-contamination?

• The practice of washing hands before preparing food.

• Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful substances from one food or surface to another.

• A method of preserving food for longer shelf life.

• The process of cooking food at high temperatures.

Why is it important to wash your hands before cooking?

• It helps to improve the taste of the food.

• It prevents kitchen accidents.

• It is important to wash your hands before cooking to prevent food contamination and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.

• It is necessary for better cooking techniques.

Name one ingredient used in baking.

• sugar

• salt

• water

• flour

What is the correct way to handle knives in the kitchen?

• Always use a cutting board, keep the blade pointed away, and cut away from yourself.

• Use knives without a cutting board

• Cut towards yourself for better control

• Store knives in a drawer with the blades facing up