Methods of Cooking for Year 9 Food Class

What is the difference between dry-heat and moist-heat cooking methods?

• Dry-heat uses water, while moist-heat uses oil

• Dry-heat does not use water or liquid, while moist-heat involves water or steam

• Moist-heat cooking is always faster than dry-heat cooking

• There is no difference between them

Which of the following is a dry-heat cooking method?

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Grilling

• Poaching

What is one advantage of boiling food?

• It preserves all the nutrients in food

• It requires less water than steaming

• It is a quick and simple method of cooking

• It adds extra fat to the food

Why is steaming considered a healthy cooking method?

• It reduces cooking time

• It prevents food from losing nutrients in water

• It adds a crispy texture to food

• It requires a lot of oil

What is the purpose of blanching vegetables before freezing them?

• To make them softer

• To remove bacteria and slow enzyme activity

• To add more flavor

• To cook them completely before freezing

How does baking differ from roasting?

• a) Baking is only used for sweet foods, while roasting is for savory foods

• b) Baking surrounds food with dry heat, while roasting requires oil or fat

• c) Baking is faster than roasting

• d) Baking requires a higher temperature than roasting

What is the key difference between grilling and frying?

• Grilling uses dry heat from above or below, while frying cooks food in oil

• Frying takes longer than grilling

• Grilling always produces softer food than frying

• Frying requires higher temperatures than grilling

Why is deep-frying food usually crispier than shallow frying?

• The oil is hotter in deep frying

• Deep frying cooks food faster and evenly

• More food can be cooked at once in deep frying

• Deep frying does not use any oil

What is the purpose of simmering instead of boiling in dishes like soups and stews?

• To prevent food from breaking apart and becoming mushy

• To cook food faster

• To add extra moisture to the dish

• To remove all nutrients from the food

Why is it important to preheat an oven before baking?

• To ensure even cooking and proper texture

• To make the food cook faster

• To prevent the food from overcooking

• To increase the cooking temperature