Year 8 Food Preparation Skills Quiz

What is the method called when you cook raw meat until it is sealed and brown on the outside?

• Frying off-Cacciatore

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Baking

What is the process of thickening a sauce by simmering it?

• Reducing a sauce

• Whisking

• Frying

• Blending

What is the method of combining fat and flour using fingertips?

• Blending

• Whisking

• Kneading

• Rubbing In

What is the process of aerating a mixture by creaming sugar and fat?

• Frying

• Steaming

• Boiling

• Creaming

What is the effect of moist heat on starch called?

• Fermentation

• Caramelization

• Emulsification

• Gelatinisation

Which of these is a traditional Cornish recipe?

• Cornish pasties

• Tacos

• Sushi

• Pizza

What is the ideal fridge temperature range?

• 20-25°C

• 0-5°C

• 30-35°C

• 10-15°C

At what temperature should food be cooked or reheated to ensure safety?

• 75°C

• 10°C

• 50°C

• 25°C

What is the term for adding air to a mixture to help it rise?

• Steaming

• Frying

• Boiling

• Aeration

What is the process called when bacteria passes from one food to another?

• Emulsification

• Pasteurization

• Fermentation

• Cross Contamination