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WCA Stocks, Soups, and Sauces

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following vegetables is not used in creating a mirepoix?

a)

Celery

b)

Carrots

c)

Garlic

d)

Onion

2.

What is the assortment of fresh herbs and aromatic ingredients tied in a bundle with string so it can be removed easily from the stock?

a)

Bouquet Chou-fluer

b)

Bouquet Garni

c)

Bouquet les courges

d)

Bouquet Lepinard

3.

It is a rich, flavorful stock or broth that has been clarified to make it perfectly clear and transparent.

a)

Broth

b)

Consommé‘

c)

Vegetable Soup

d)

None of the above

4.

It is a brown sauce made with brown roux and brown stock.

a)

Espagnole

b)

Hollandaise

c)

Tomato

d)

White sauce

5.

What is a highly flavored liquid made with bones, vegetables, herbs and spices?

a)

Stock

b)

Sauce

c)

Soup

d)

Roux

6.

What is a combination of two parts onion, one part carrot and one part celery?

a)

roux

b)

stock

c)

mire poix

d)

mise en place

7.

What is a mixture of flour and fat used to thicken liquids?

a)

Sauce

b)

Stock

c)

Roux

d)

Soup

8.

What are the five sauces that are used to produce other sauces

a)

Father Sauce

b)

Mother Sauce

c)

Sister Sauce

d)

Brother Sauce

9.

What is the classic name for white sauce?

a)

Mother Sauce

b)

Tomato Sauce

c)

Veloute Sauce

d)

Bechamel Sauce

10.

What is the mother sauce made from tomatoes?

a)

Bechamel Sauce

b)

Tomato Sauce

c)

Veloute Sauce

d)

Derivative Sauce

11.

What is a sauce made from a mother sauce called?

a)

Derivative/Small Sauce

b)

Veloute Sauce

c)

Bechamel Sauce

d)

Tomato Sauce

12.

What is a stock made from roasted bones, meat and vegetables?

a)

White Stock

b)

Broth

c)

Brown Stock

d)

Soup

13.

Which is NOT an essential part of a stock?

a)

mirepoix

b)

a liquid

c)

chicken

d)

a main flavoring ingredient

14.

In a mirepoix, what is the ratio of onions to carrots and celery?

a)

2:1:1

b)

4:1:1

c)

2:2:1

d)

1:1:1

15.

This is used as the foundation for many foods soups, stews, gravies, sauces, and braises, can be a replacement for water in recipes, also referred to as the "building blocks"

a)

broth

b)

milk

c)

stock

d)

liquid

16.

Which is NOT an appropriate way to chill stock for storage?

a)

in a chill blaster

b)

in an ice bath (stirring often)

c)

separated into shallow containers

d)

in a large pot in the fridge

17.

We do not boil stock because...

a)

boiling agitates the ingredients, causing cloudiness

b)

it would cook too fast

c)

the fat will sink to the bottom

d)

the liquid will boil out

18.

a liquid served with foods to add flavor, color, texture, and eye appeal

a)

sauce

b)

soup

c)

stock

d)

roux

19.

a cook who specializes in sauces

a)

sauce master

b)

sous chef

c)

chef

d)

saucier

20.

This is cornstarch mixed with a COLD liquid:

a)

slurry

b)

liaison

c)

roux

d)

white wash

21.

This sauce is made from milk and white roux:

a)

tomato sauce

b)

hollandaise sauce

c)

brown sauce/espagnole

d)

bechamel

22.

This sauce is made from veal, chicken, or fish stock and a white or blond roux

a)

veloute

b)

bechamel

c)

hollandaise sauce

d)

brown sauce/espagnole

23.

This sauce is made from brown stock and a brown roux:

a)

tomato sauce

b)

brown sauce/espagnole

c)

bechamel

d)

veloute

24.

This sauce made from a stock or water and tomatoes:

a)

hollandaise sauce

b)

tomato sauce

c)

veloute

d)

bechamel

25.

This is a sauce which is an emulsion of eggs, butter, and lemon:

a)

veloute

b)

brown sauce/espagnole

c)

hollandaise sauce

d)

tomato sauce

26.
What liquid is usually used for making stock?
a)
water
b)
boullion
c)
beef broth
d)
chicken broth
27.
What is the purpose of a sauce?
a)
Adds texture, visual appeal, complimentary flavors, moisture
b)
Texture, Body, Color, Consistency, Translucency
c)
Add moisture
d)
Adds flavor
28.
What is a Roux?
a)
A Specialty Sauce
b)
A Thickening Agent
c)
A Seasoning
d)
One of the 5 Mother Sauces
29.
What are the five mother sauces?
a)
Hollandaise, Veloute, Bechamel, Espagnole & Tomato
b)
Hollandaise, Veloute, Roux, Mornay & Tomato
c)
Hollandaise, Bechamel, Mornay, Espagnole & Tomato
d)
Hollandaise, Veloute, Bechamel, Roux & Tomato
30.

Five classical sauces that are the basis for most other sauces.

a)

king sauces

b)

hierarchy sauces

c)

mother sauces

d)

master sauces

31.
Which is not a mother sauce?
a)
bechamel
b)
cheese
c)
veloute
d)
espagnole
32.
What does Mise en Place mean?
a)
Time to cook
b)
My work space
c)
Everything put in place
d)
Keep it clean
33.
The first step in Mise en Place is:
a)
Sharpen knives
b)
Break down menu item(s)
c)
Fabricate meat
d)
Preheat oven
34.

What is the purpose of Mise en Place?

a)

It is a waste of time because I already know what I have to do

b)

It is my team's fault . I do my part

c)

Everyone in me team is lazy except me

d)

To eliminate the chances of culinary disasters that occurs to lack of preparation

35.

An espagnol sauce is a _____________ sauce

a)

White

b)

Mother

c)

Derivative

d)

Small

36.

The five grand sauces are known as mother sauces because they are

a)

Used to create many other sauces

b)

Cooked slowly

c)

Made only with roux

d)

Served only with certain types of foods

37.

Which of these is NOT a type of roux?

a)

White

b)

Blonde

c)

Brown

d)

Black

38.

How do you turn a white roux into a blonde or brown roux?

a)

Add more flour

b)

Cook the roux for longer

c)

Add more butter

d)

Add spices

39.

What is a mixture of egg yolks and heavy cream?

a)

Slurry

b)

Roux

c)

Liaison

d)

Coulis

40.

It thickens sauce to the right consistency.

a)

thickening agents

b)

gelatinization

c)

emulsion

d)

deglazing

41.

This mother sauce uses Butter, Chicken Stock, and Flour. Its thickener is a Roux.

a)

Velotue

b)

Tomato

c)

Bechamel

d)

Espagnole

42.

This mother sauce uses Butter, Beef Stock, and Flour. Its thickener is a Roux.

a)

Velotue

b)

Tomato

c)

Bechamel

d)

Espagnole

43.

This is done by boiling a sauce to evaporate some of the water. It concentrates flavor and thickens some liquids.

a)

Slurry

b)

Roux

c)

Reduction

d)

Bechamel

44.

This is a smooth, creamy substance made of liquidized or crushed fruit or vegetables.

a)

Coulis

b)

Roux

c)

Puree

d)

Smoothie

45.

Sauce made from pureed fruits or vegetables is called a ___________.

a)

Coulis

b)

Roux

c)

Puree

d)

Smoothie

46.

What is a small cheesecloth bag containing herbs and spices?

a)

mire poix

b)

sachet d'epices

c)

roux

d)

strainer

47.

What is the classic name for white sauce?

a)

Mother Sauce

b)

Tomato Sauce

c)

Veloute Sauce

d)

Bechamel Sauce

48.
A French word that refers to the mixture of coarsely chopped onions, carrots, and celery that provides a flavor base for stock is
a)
aromatics.
b)
mirepoix.
c)
bouquet garni
d)
sachet d’épices.
49.
Which is a highly flavored type of stock made with fish bones?
a)
Fumet
b)
Glace
c)
Remouillage
d)
Court bouillon
50.
A rich, lightly reduced stock used as a sauce for roasted meats is called
a)
jus
b)
glace
c)
fumet
d)
remouillage
51.
A rich brown sauce that is traditionally made by combining equal parts of espagnole and veal stock is called
a)
Velouté
b)
Béchamel
c)
Hollandaise
d)
demi-glaze
52.
Sachet d’épices and bouquet garni are known as
a)
herbs
b)
spices
c)
aromatics
d)
flavoring
53.
The correct mixture of mirepoix is
a)
50 percent carrot, 10 percent onion, 40 percent celery
b)
50 percent celery, 25 percent onion, 25 percent carrot
c)
50 percent onion, 25 percent celery, 25 percent carrot
d)
50 percent onion, 10 percent celery, 40 percent carrot
54.
Which stock is made by simmering poultry, beef, veal, or game bones that have been browned first?
a)
white
b)
glace
c)
Fumet
d)
Brown
55.
When making consommé, this is the floating layer of egg whites, meat and vegetable solids, and fats.
a)
Gazpacho
b)
Clarified
c)
raft
d)
degreasing
56.

A ___________ roux has more flavor than a ___________ roux and has ___________ thickening power.

a)

blond / white / more

b)

white / brown / less

c)

brown / blond / less

d)

brown / white / more

57.

The color of roux is determined by the:

a)

type of fat used.

b)

type of flour used.

c)

cooking time.

58.

Roux is composed of flour and fat.

a)

true.

b)

false.

59.

The longer roux is cooked, the more thickening power it has.

a)

true.

b)

false.

60.

Rouxs are classified as:

a)

thin, medium or thick.

b)

white, blond or brown.

c)

light or heavy.

d)

oil-based or butter-based.

61.

This is a mixture of cold liquid and starch, typically cornstarch.

a)

Bechamel

b)

Slurry

c)

Roux

d)

Flour

62.

This is done by boiling a sauce to evaporate some of the water. It concentrates flavor and thickens some liquids.

a)

Slurry

b)

Roux

c)

Reduction

d)

Bechamel

63.

A clear, pale liquid made by simmering poultry, beef, or

fish bones.

a)

Brown stock

b)

Fumet:

c)

Court bouillon

d)

White stock

64.

An amber liquid made by first browning/roasting poultry,

beef, veal, or game bones.

a)

Brown stock

b)

Fumet

c)

Court bouillon

d)

Remouillage

65.

An aromatic vegetable broth.

a)

An aromatic vegetable broth.

b)

Court bouillon

c)

White stock

d)

Glace

66.

A reduced stock with a jelly-like consistency, made from brown

stock, chicken stock, or fish stock.

a)

White stock

b)

Brown stock

c)

Fumet

d)

Glace

67.

A weak stock made from bones that have already been

used in another preparation. It is sometimes used to replace water as

the liquid used in a stock.

a)

White stock

b)

Court bouillon

c)

Brown stock

d)

Remouillage

68.

The liquid that results from simmering meats or vegetables;

also referred to as broth.

a)

Fumet

b)

White stock

c)

Bouillon

d)

Remouillage

69.

Stocks contain four essential parts:

a)

Aromatics are herbs, spices, and flavors.

b)

Aromatics are herbs, spices, and flavorings

c)

flavoring ingredient, liquid, aromatics,

and mirepoix

d)

a mixture of coarsely chopped onions, carrots, and celery

that is used to flavor stocks,

70.

----------------------stock is an important step in creating an outstanding sauce or soup

a)

simmering

b)

flavoring

c)

Degreasing

d)

trimming

71.

-------------------gives the stock a clearer

and purer color

a)

vegetables

b)

clarified

c)

degreasing

d)

perishable,

72.

Stock usually made from mirepoix, leeks, and turnips; tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings may also be added to flavor or darken the stock. Any vegetable can be included in vegetable stock, but leafy greens tend to make the stock bitter.

a)

Vegetable Stock

b)

Court bouillon

c)

Jus

d)

Broth

73.

Brown stock can be made from all bones, except___bones

a)

wild game

b)

chicken

c)

fish

d)

beef

74.

The difference between a white stock and a brown stock?

a)

The bones are roasted in a white stock

b)

Brown stock consists of only meat and water

c)

The bones are roasted in a brown stock

d)

White stock consists of meat, vegetables and water

75.

What should you do to the scum that rises on the surface during stock making?

a)

Mixed

b)

Skimmed

c)

Just let it stay there.

d)

None of the above