WorksheetsProstart II Chapter 7
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which variety of potato is high in moisture and sugar, but low in starch content?
Yam
Russet
New Potato
Yellow-fleshed
Yukon gold is a variety of what type of potato?
Russet
New
All Purpose
Yellow-Fleshed
Which type of potato is referred to as an Idaho potato?
Russet
New
All Purpose
Yellow-Fleshed
Russet and all-purpose potatoes should be kept no longer than how many days?
3
14
21
30
Yams can be stored up to how many weeks?
1
2
3
4
When potatoes are exposed to light, they
Ripen slowly
Become mushy
Develop a greenish color
Release a harmless odor
Sweet potatoes, yams, and russet potatoes are suited to baking, pureeing, and frying because they are
Low in starch and low in moisture
High in starch and low in moisture
Low in starch and high in moisture
High in starch and high in moisture
As potatoes age, the starch content
Increases
Decreases
Is neutralized
Stays the same
Which variety of potato is best for sautéing?
Chef's
Russet
New
Sweet
Which type of potato is often used to make French fries?
Chef's
Russet
New
Yellow-Fleshed
An American-Jewish traditional potato dish is
Latkes
Gnocchi
Spaetzle
Dumplings
Which type of nut is teardrop-shaped and eaten raw, toasted, and cooked?
Brazil
Cashew
Almond
Hazelnut
Which legume is the basis for hummus?
Lentil
Chickpea
Soybean
Kidney bean
Which part of a grain is the largest and a major source of protein and carbohydrate?
Hull
Bran
Germ
Endosperm
Which part of the grain is the protective coating that surrounds the grain?
Hull
Bran
Germ
Endosperm
Which variety of rice has an aromatic, nutty flavor?
Basmati
Jasmine
Arborio
Heirloom
Which variation of corn is used to make succotash?
Masa
Grits
Hominy
Cornmeal
How long can whole grains be stored?
Indefinitely
Up to 3 weeks
2 to 3 months
Up to a year
How many inches above floor level should dry grains be stored on shelves?
3
6
9
12
What is the Italian rice specialty made by constantly stirring arborio rice while adding small amounts of hot liquid, usually flavored broth or water?
Risotto
Arborio
Spaetzle
Gnocchi
Small dumplings used in German cuisine are
Latkes
Pierogi
Spaetzle
Arborio
Which type of pasta had a short, corkscrew shape?
Fusilli
Farfalle
Vermicelli
Orecchiette
Pasta and dumpling dough include both a starch and
Gluten
Spices
A liquid
Shortening
Cooking pasta al dente means that the pasta’s consistency is
Soft
Firm
Creamy
Mushy
How many days can fresh, uncooked pasta be stored in the refrigerator?
2
4
6
8
Why is the resting stage important when preparing fresh pasta dough?
It cuts down on the cooking time
It prevents the dough from becoming too elastic
It allows the dough to relax and make it easier to roll
It ensures that the pasta can be served and used at a later date
How many pounds of cooked pasta does 1 pound of dry pasta yield?
1
2
3
4
Which potatoes are harvested when they are very small, usually less than 2 inches in diameter?
Yam
New
Russet
Sweet
What are the proper storage temperatures for potatoes?
35°F to 45°F
45°F to 55°F
55°F to 65°F
65°F to 75°F
Which type of rice is white rice that has been very finely milled?
Wild
Basmati
Jasmine
Rice flour
Dried soybeans should be soaked for how many hours before cooking?
4
6
8
12
What is the cooking time for dried kidney beans?
30 minutes
40 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
What are small potato dumplings served in Italian cuisine?
Spaetzle
Gnocchi
Pilaf
Ravioli
Which type of pasta is thick, rigid tubes?
Fusilli
Rigatoni
Linguine
Orecchiette
What are cooked balls of dough that often include a filling called?
Spaetzle
Gnocchi
Vermicelli
Dumplings
Which type of bean is pink to maroon in color and commonly used in chili con carne?
Fava
Kidney
Garbanzo
Lima
Which type of seed is very tiny, round, and blue-black in color?
Flax
Poppy
Sesame
Sunflower
The smallest part of a whole grain is the
Hull
Bran
Germ
Endosperm
In which cooking technique are potatoes cooked directly from the raw state to the finished state by using one cooking method?
Pilaf
Casserole
Single-stage
Multiple-stage
How are most dumplings cooked initially?
Baking
Boiling
Poaching
Pan-frying
