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Worksheetsknife cuts
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
use the _________ technique to protect fingers while cutting foods.
Claw grip
flat fingers
Nuckle grip
Palm grip
What size is a minced food?
Large, irregular sized pieces
Medium, irregular sized pieces
Small, irregular sized pieces
What types of food would a chiffonade cut be appropriate for?
Breads
Carrots
Meats
Herbs
Cutting boards must be cleaned and sanitized after each use to avoid cross-contamination?
True
False
What should be placed underneath a cutting board to prevent it from slipping?
Damp paper towel
Dry paper towel
What type of cut is this?
Chiffonade
Julienne
Dice
Mince
Finely sliced or shredded leafy veggies or herbs, especially basil, is commonly made using what type of cutting technique?
Mincing
Slicing
Chiffonade
Julienne
Why is the hand-claw technique important when cutting?
Keeps fingers from cramping
Prevents strain on wrist
Keeps food sanitary
Guides food and prevents cuts
1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8
Brunoise
Julienne
Mince
Tournee
An elongate slice is a result of what cut?
round
square
thin
diagonal
This cut resembles a matchstick
Julienne
Chiffonade
Diagonal
Mince
This cut is used to finely slice leafy vegetables or herbs
Torunee
Rondelle
Shirred
Chiffonade
Similar to Julienne but larger
Brunoise
Diagonal
Battonnet
Tournee
Why is it important to cut foods into uniform shapes?
Improves flavors
Conserves nutrients
Ensure that the foods are safe to eat
Helps cooks food evenly
To cut safely, you should do which of the following:
a-anchor your knife
b-position your hand properly
c-make the food stable
d- a and b above
e- all of the above
Which is the correct position for fingers while cutting?
The shape and size of cut foods is important for:
a-the feel in your mouth as you eat
b-the correct amount of cooking time
c-the final presentation of the dish
d-all of the above
What are factors to consider what choosing a knife
ease of use
handle comfort
handle weight and material
all of the above
What knife is used for chopping, slicing, and most other cutting tasks?
Utility knife
Chef knife
Paring knife
Serrated knife
How should a knife be positioned if it is not in use?
Knife block
In sink
In drawer
Away from the edge of the counter near cutting board
When slicing round foods, slice one side off to get a flat cutting surface.
True
False
Using a chef knife to pare the skin off fruits and vegetables is a safe technique in the kitchen
True
False
