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WorksheetsChapter 24: Food Preparation Techniques
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
A blender can be used to puree food.
True
False
To whip is to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture.
True
False
Dredging, dusting, and blanching are all coating techniques.
True
False
To baste is to coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish.
True
False
To core is to remove a stone or seed from a fruit.
True
False
To vent is to leave an opening in a container so steam can escape during cooking.
True
False
When you knead bread you blend the ingredients to make it smooth and springy.
True
False
Caramelizing is to heat sugars on the surface of foods or cause them to release the sugars (such as onions) until they liquefy and darken in color.
True
False
When you reduce a mixture, you cook to evaporate liquid and intensify the flavor.
True
False
When you loosen the flavor particles in a pan with a liquid to make a sauce or gravy it is called deglazing the pan.
True
False
A __?__ uses suction to collect juices from meat and poultry.
[A] strainer
[B] baster
[C] colander
[D] slotted spoon
A __?__ is useful giving food a decorative shape.
[A] pot
[B] wire whisk
[C] mold
[D] custard cup
A __?__ is useful for snipping herbs, cutting dough, or poultry.
[A] rolling pin
[B] kitchen shears
[C] chef’s knife
[D] serrated knife
A __?__ is useful for protecting counter tops when chopping foods.
[A] French knife
[B] parchment paper
[C] cutting board
[D] tray
Which is NOT a knife cutting technique?
[A] grinding
[B] scoring
[C] paring
[D] cubing
When do you need to use measuring spoons instead of cups?
[A] to measure ingredients in amounts smaller than ¼ cup
[B] to measure ingredients in amounts smaller than ½ cup
[C] to measure ingredients in amounts smaller than ¾ cup
[D] to measure ingredients in amounts smaller than 2/3 cup
Choose the best answer:
To cut in very tiny pieces.
chop
mince
cube
snip
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To cut into tiny cubes, 1/4 - 1/8 “ square.
chop
dice
cube
mince
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To rub food against a grater.
score
chop
grate
steep
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To cut foods into small squares, about 1/2” square.
dice
chop
mince
cube
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To remove a thin, outside layer from a vegetable with a blade.
peel
pare
score
snip
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To cut into small, irregular pieces.
snip
mince
dice
chop
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To soak in a hot liquid.
steep
score
sift
beat
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To make thin, shallow cuts in meat to tenderize.
grate
slice
score
pare
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To remove the outer skin of a fruit with your fingers
sliver
peel
pare
slice
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To cut into small bits with kitchen shears.
pare
dice
cube
snip
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To remove a stone or seed from fruit using a sharp knife.
core
pit
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To separate water from solid food.
strain
drain
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To coat a food with a liquid to form a glossy finish.
baste
dredge
glaze
clarify
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To make a liquid clear by removing solid particles.
strain
drain
glaze
clarify
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To add flavor to a food by soaking in a cold seasoned liquid.
marinate
steep
dredge
reduce
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To lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners sugar.
dust
dredge
glaze
bread
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To put small pieces of food, such a butter on the surface of another food.
glaze
baste
dot
scald
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To coat a food with 3 different layers which seals in
moisture and creates a crunchy coating.
coat
dredge
flour
bread
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To coat a food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or
cornmeal.
bread
dredge
dust
coat
