Mastering Cooking Techniques and Methods

What is the primary purpose of whisking in cooking?

• To chop ingredients into small pieces

• To incorporate air into a mixture

• To remove the outer layer of fruits

• To cook food in an oven

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a small amount of oil or fat over medium-high heat?

• Boiling

• Sautéing

• Roasting

• Baking

What is the difference between chopping and dicing?

• Chopping results in larger, irregular pieces, while dicing results in small, uniform cubes

• Chopping is done with a whisk, while dicing is done with a knife

• Chopping is used for fruits, while dicing is used for vegetables

• Chopping is a dry heat method, while dicing is a moist heat method

Which of the following is a method of cooking that involves submerging food in water at 100°C?

• Simmering

• Boiling

• Grilling

• Roasting

What is the purpose of kneading dough?

• To incorporate air into the dough

• To develop gluten and give the dough elasticity

• To add flavor to the dough

• To cool the dough

Which cooking technique involves cooking food slowly in liquid just below the boiling point?

• Boiling

• Simmering

• Grilling

• Baking

What is the main purpose of using a zester in cooking?

• To chop vegetables

• To remove seeds from fruits

• To extract the outer peel of citrus fruits

• To puree ingredients

Which of the following is a method of cooking that uses dry heat in an oven?

• Grilling

• Baking

• Sautéing

• Simmering

What is the purpose of straining in cooking?

• To add flavor to a dish

• To remove solid particles from a liquid

• To cook food evenly

• To incorporate air into a mixture

Which cooking technique involves cooking food over direct heat, often on a grill?

• Boiling

• Grilling

• Roasting

• Baking