2.04 Cutting and Preparation Terms

What is the cutting term for the following definition? To cut food into small, uneven pieces.

• Chop

• Julienne

• Dice

• Mince

What is the definition of Mince?

• To cut food into very small pieces.

• To cook food in boiling water.

• To mix ingredients together thoroughly.

• To bake food in an oven.

What is the cutting term for the following definition? To cut food into small, equal size squares about ½ inch in size.

• Cube

• Julienne

• Chop

• Mince

Dice: To cut food into small, equal size squares about _________ to _________ inch in size.

• 1/8 to 1/4

• 1/2 to 3/4

• 1/4 to 1/2

• 3/4 to 1

What is the cutting term for the following definition? To reduce food into small pieces by pressing and rubbing it against the “teeth” of a grater.

• Grate

• Chop

• Dice

• Slice

6. Shred: To cut or break food into __________________________ by using a knife, fork, or grater.

• long, thin pieces

• small cubes

• round slices

• thick chunks

What is the cutting term for the following definition? To remove the stem and the very thin layer of peel of a fruit or vegetable with a paring knife or peeler.

• Pare

• Chop

• Dice

• Julienne

8. Pare: To remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your __________ or a __________.

• hands, knife

• fork, spoon

• teeth, fork

• peeler, grater

To make small, straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the __________ of a food; often done to __________ meat or to let sauces soak in.

• surface, tenderize

• center, sweeten

• core, soften

• edge, decorate

What is the cutting term for the following definition? To cut food into large, thick or thin flat pieces with a slicing knife. Use a sawing motion while gently pressing the knife down.

• Slice

• Dice

• Julienne

• Mince