vegetable and vegetarian dishes Quiz

What should be done after removing the centre of the artichoke?

• Re-heat in boiling salted water

• Replace the centre/upturned choke

• Drain and serve with butter

• Cut off the stems

How long should the artichoke be re-heated in boiling salted water?

• 1-2 minutes

• 3-4 minutes

• 5-6 minutes

• 7-8 minutes

What is a suitable sauce to serve with the artichoke?

• Ketchup

• Beurre blanc

• Soy sauce

• Mustard

What happens to the composition of alliums like leeks as they come to the end of the growing season?

• The leaves turn purple

• The roots become thicker

• A thick stem starts to develop in the center of the leek

What is a sign that a leek is coming to the end of its growing season?

• The leek will start to seed

• The leek will turn red

• The leek will grow smaller

• The leek will become sweeter

What happens to the SHOOT of asparagus as they come to the end of the growing season?

• They become softer

• They branch out

• They turn yellow

• They shrink

How does the stem of asparagus change towards the end of the growing season?

• It becomes thinner and softer

• It becomes thicker and tougher

• It becomes hollow

• It becomes more flexible

What happens to the tip of the asparagus at the end of the growing season?

• It wilts

• It starts to seed

• It turns brown

• It becomes edible

What happens to fresh peas and beans during storage?

• They become softer

• They become tougher

• They become sweeter

• They become more colorful

Why do fresh peas and beans become tougher during storage?

• The sugars turn to protein

• The sugars turn to starch

• The sugars evaporate

• The sugars turn to fat