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ProStart 1 Chapter 18: Cooking Methods

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This cooking method requires longer cooking times and is most often used with large cuts of meat or poultry

a)

roasting

b)

grilling

c)

sautéing

d)

poaching

2.

Which moist heat cooking method involves partially cooking, or parcooking, food using boiling water?

a)

simmering

b)

blanching

c)

steaming

d)

deep-frying

3.

What is the double basket method of deep-frying?

a)

Dropping two baskets with two of the same food items at the same time

b)

Dropping two baskets with two different food items at the same time

c)

There is no such thing as a double basket method- this should be avoided

d)

Place food item in a basket, then fit another basket on top, drop into the oil. This keeps the food item submerged

4.

Cooking method that cooks food quickly, often uncovered, in a very small amoutn of fat over high heat

a)

poaching

b)

sautéing

c)

deep-frying

d)

braising

5.

Which moist-heat cooking method completely submerges food is a liquid that is at a constant moderate temperature?

a)

steaming

b)

poaching

c)

simmering

d)

shallow poaching

6.

Which cooking method cooks sealed food under rigorously controlled conditions?

a)

sous vide

b)

poaching

c)

blanching

d)

simmering

7.

Parcooking is also known as

a)

poaching

b)

shocking

c)

flash-frying

d)

blanching

8.

Which statement about a batter (for deep frying) is true?

a)

A batter is made of dry ingreidents

b)

A batter is made of wet ingredients

c)

A batter is made of dry and wet ingredients

d)

Using a batter causes food to become dry

9.

Which statement about a breading is true?

a)

A breading is a mixture of dry and wet ingredients

b)

A breading should be avoided for deep-frying

c)

A breading has the same ingredients as a batter but they are not mixed together

10.

What is the proper temperature range for poaching? (degrees F)

a)

310°-330°

b)

160°-180°

c)

220°-240°

d)

180°-210°

11.

Which dry heat cooking method cooks a food item on a hot, flat surface or in a relatively dry, heavy-bottomed pan or cast-iron skillet?

a)

griddling

b)

braising

c)

roasting

d)

pan-searing

12.

Which of the following items is definitely NOT safe for microwave use?

a)

Glass

b)

Ceramic

c)

Plastic

d)

Newspaper

13.

Transfer of heat through direct contact between items is known as

a)

convection

b)

radiation

c)

conduction

d)

microwave

14.

What is carryover cooking?

a)

Changing cooking methods halfway through: Ex: frying, then baking

b)

One food item transferring heat to another food item

c)

Continued cooking after a food item has been removed from it's heat source

d)

Any method of combination cooking

15.

What are paupiettes?

a)

Long, thin slices of fish or meat that are rolled and stuffed with a filling

b)

A version of an open-faced cold sandwich

c)

Small pancakes used as a base for breakfast items

d)

Utensils used to remove items from deep-frying