Cookery Quiz for Grade 9

Which of the following knife is used for trimming and coring fruits and vegetables?

• Butcher knife

• French knife

• Paring Knife

• Kitchen Shears

Answer explanation

The paring knife is specifically designed for trimming and coring fruits and vegetables due to its small size and sharp blade, making it ideal for intricate tasks. Other knives listed are not suited for this purpose.

Which of the following can be recommended when cooking dishes such as egg sauces, puddings, custard and may also keep food warm without overcooking?

• Double Boiler

• Steamer

• Grill pan

• Pots

Answer explanation

A double boiler is ideal for cooking delicate dishes like egg sauces, puddings, and custards. It uses indirect heat, preventing overcooking while keeping food warm, making it the best choice among the options.

Kyrie’s mother is experiencing constipation. Which of the following ingredients will help her because it contains a lot of vitamins and fibers and aid in digestion?

• Chocolate

• Fruits

• Tofu

• Walnut

Answer explanation

Fruits are high in vitamins and dietary fiber, which can help alleviate constipation by promoting digestion and regular bowel movements. Other options like chocolate and tofu do not provide the same digestive benefits.

You want to eat leche flan for a dessert. Which of the following are the characteristics of a good qualities of custard dessert?

• firmness of shape, smooth, tender texture, rich and creamy consistency

• firmness of shape, rough, tender texture, rich and creamy consistency

• firmness of shape, smooth, soft texture, rich and creamy consistency

• firmness of shape, smooth, soft texture, rich and creamy consistency

Answer explanation

A good custard dessert like leche flan should have firmness of shape, a smooth surface, a tender texture, and a rich, creamy consistency. The correct choice highlights these essential qualities.

Meringue is a delicate frothy mixture and used for ingredient of cake or toppings for pies and pastry. What are the ingredients needed to make a meringue?

• Egg yolks, flour, sugar, and water.

• Egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar

• Egg whites, sugar, and butter

• Egg whites, sugar, and oil

Answer explanation

To make meringue, the key ingredients are egg whites and sugar, often stabilized with cream of tartar. This combination creates the light, airy texture essential for meringue, unlike the other options which include incorrect ingredients.

Ganache comes from the French word for cheek and used as a glaze, icing, sauce, or filling. How to prepare this kind of sweet sauce?

• Boiling chocolate with flour and water.

• Boiling chocolate, cream, and condensed milk

• Pouring heated cream over crushed chocolate

• Frying a chocolate bar in butter until it reaches desired consistency

Answer explanation

Ganache is made by pouring heated cream over crushed chocolate, allowing the chocolate to melt and combine with the cream, creating a smooth sauce. This method is traditional and effective for achieving the desired consistency.

Garnish makes the foods and drinks visually appealing. The following food items could be used to garnish Chocolate Cake EXCEPT.

• Nuts

• Parsley

• Chocolate Curls

• Marshmallows

Answer explanation

Parsley is typically used as a savory garnish and does not complement the sweet flavor of Chocolate Cake, unlike nuts, chocolate curls, and marshmallows which enhance its appeal.

What should be considered in choosing a flavor in plating a dessert?

• Taste should complement with one another.

• Should be attractive in color.

• Should be a head turning design.

• Should be contrast in texture.

Answer explanation

In dessert plating, the most important factor is that the flavors should complement each other. This ensures a harmonious taste experience, while color, design, and texture are secondary considerations that enhance presentation.

Mr. Padilla made trifle which contains milk and cream for their anniversary tomorrow. What do you think should he do to prevent the risk of food poisoning from his dessert?

• It should be kept in the refrigerator until the last possible moment.

• He should store it in a dry place until the last possible moment.

• He should cover it and put in a glass container until the last possible moment.

• He should reheat it before eating to remove the bacteria present in it.

Answer explanation

Keeping the trifle in the refrigerator until the last possible moment helps maintain a safe temperature, reducing the risk of bacterial growth. Milk and cream are perishable, so refrigeration is essential for food safety.

Company ABC will ship products to a trading company from other country. They want their shipping containers to offer good protection, good stacking characteristics and strengths for their products to be shipped safely. What should they use?

• earthenware

• woods

• glass

• plastics

Answer explanation

Woods are ideal for shipping containers as they provide excellent protection, strength, and stacking capabilities, ensuring products are shipped safely. Other materials like glass and earthenware are more fragile, while plastics may lack the necessary strength.