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Cooking Methods

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Zoe is preparing a quick meal and wants to use a method that cooks food with waves of energy rather than with heat. Which method should she choose?

a)

Bake

b)

Microwave

c)

Poach

d)

Steam

2.

Samuel is preparing a cake for his sister's birthday. Which cooking method should he use to cook the cake in a closed oven without liquid?

a)

Bake

b)

Microwave

c)

Poach

d)

Steam

3.

Abigail is preparing a family dinner and wants to cook potatoes using indirect heat in a closed oven. She knows this method requires longer than baking. Which cooking method should she use?

a)

Microwave

b)

Poach

c)

Roast

d)

Steam

4.

Zoe is preparing a healthy dinner and wants to cook broccoli using a method that involves cooking over, but not directly in, a boiling liquid-covered pot. Which method should she choose?

a)

Bake

b)

Microwave

c)

Poach

d)

Steam

5.

David is learning to cook and wants to prepare eggs using a method where they are completely submerged in liquid below the boiling point. Which method should he use?

a)

Bake

b)

Microwave

c)

Poach

d)

Steam

6.

Match the following cooking methods with their descriptions.

a)

Blanch

1.

Cooks food part way in boiling water for a very short period of time.

b)

Boil

2.

Cook food in water at 100°C until it is fully cooked.

c)

Sauté

3.

Cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or fat over high heat.

d)

Simmer

4.

Cook food gently in water just below boiling point.

7.

William is learning to cook and wants to know the cooking method that cooks food completely submerged in a liquid that has reached boiling point of 212 degrees. This method is called (a)  

Choose from the below words

Boiling

Steaming

Poaching

Baking

8.

Abigail is learning to cook and wants to prepare a quick meal. Which cooking method should she use to cook her vegetables in a small amount of fat?

a)

blanch

b)

boil

c)

Sauté

d)

Simmer

9.

Charlotte is preparing a delicious stew for her family dinner. She wants to ensure the meat is tender and flavorful. Which cooking method should Charlotte use to cook the meat completely submerged in liquid below the boiling point at temperatures of 185 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit?

a)

blanch

b)

boil

c)

sauté

d)

simmer

10.

Lily is learning different cooking techniques in her culinary class. She wants to know which cooking method refers to various methods for cooking with or in a liquid. Can you help her?

a)

Dry Heat Method

b)

Moist Heat Method

c)

Combination

11.

Sophia is learning to cook and wants to try a method where heat is transferred to the food item without using extra moisture. Which cooking method should she use?

a)

Dry Heat

b)

Moist Heat

c)

Combination

12.

Which piece of cooking equipment is used to boil pasta?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Which piece of cooking equipment is used to sauté vegetables?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Which piece of cooking equipment is used to bake foods in an oven?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

Which piece of cooking equipment is used to cook foods in a microwave?

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

James is learning to cook and wants to make pasta for dinner. Which cooking method should he use?

a)

Dry heat Method

b)

Moist Heat Method

c)

Combination

17.

Which cooking method is use to brown ground beef?

a)

Dry Heat Method

b)

Moist Heat Method

c)

Combination Method

18.

Match the following dry heat methods with their picture

a)
1.

Pan fry

b)
2.

Deep fry

c)
3.

Sauté

d)
4.

Roast

e)
5.

Grilling

19.

Emma wants to prepare a dish using a method that involves cooking food in a small amount of liquid at a low temperature. Which method should she choose?

a)

Grill

b)

Poach

c)

Steam

d)

Fry

20.

Oliver is making a dessert and wants to use a method that involves cooking food by surrounding it with hot air in an oven. Which method should he use?

a)

Boil

b)

Poach

c)

Grill

d)

Bake

21.

Lucas is preparing a meal and wants to use a method that involves cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat. Which method should he choose?

a)

Steam

b)

Simmer

c)

Roast

d)

Sauté

22.

Draw the three pieces of equipment required to steam foods.