Cooking Techniques Quiz

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence: "The three types of cooking techniques are dry, moist, and __________."?

• blended

• combination

• frozen

• raw

What is the meaning of the word "combination"?

• The act of joining or merging two or more things together

• The process of separating items

• The act of destroying something

• The process of forgetting information

Which type of dry heat cooking involves heat coming only from above the food item?

• Broiling

• Baking

• Roasting

• Grilling

What does the term "broiling" refer to in cooking?

• Cooking food using direct heat from above

• Cooking food by boiling it in water

• Cooking food slowly in an oven

• Cooking food by steaming it

Which cooking method involves exposing food to high heat from above, often in an oven?

• Broiling

• Steaming

• Boiling

• Baking

A chef wants to quickly brown the top of a casserole. Which method should they use?

• Broiling

• Steaming

• Simmering

• Poaching

Which moist heat cooking technique is typically done at about 180°F?

• Poaching

• Grilling

• Roasting

• Baking

Which combination cooking method involves large pieces of meat that are first seared, then cooked in a simmering liquid in which they are basted while cooking?

• Braising

• Grilling

• Roasting

• Steaming

What is the cooking method called "braising"?

• Cooking food quickly in hot oil

• Cooking food by boiling it in water

• Cooking food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot

• Cooking food directly over an open flame

This cooking technique involves partly cooking food in boiling water, then shocking the item. What is this technique called?

• Blanching

• Roasting

• Sautéing

• Steaming