WorksheetsPRELIM EXAM_SPECIALTY CUISINE
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
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It is a Chinese cooking technique in which ingredients are fried in a small amount of very hot oil while being stirred or tossed in a wok.
Braising
Stewing
Stir Frying
Baking
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A cooking method wherein the meat is browned first then cooked in a small amount of liquid.
Stewing
Braising
Broiling
Poaching
It is an ancient device used for milling by pounding, grinding herbs, pastes and crushing ingredients.
Nutribullet
Blender
Miller
Mortal & Pestle
What is a characteristic style of cooking practices and tradition often associated with a specific culture?
specialty
culture
beliefs
cuisine
What are the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of racial, religious or social groups?
culture
cuisine
beliefs
tradition
They are known for emphasizing seasonal foods, quality ingredients and presentation.
Filipino
Japanese
Italian
American
What cuisine is the most widely imitated?
American
Asian
Italian
Afrrican
They are known for intense and varied flavors, colorful decorations, and a variety of spices.
Italian
American
Asian
Mexican
Which country is pizza from?
Which country are tacos from?
American
Italian
Mexican
Japan
Which country is Sushi from?
Which country is Chicken Curry from?
India
Africa
Which country is Fried Chicken from?
Japan
China
America
Philippines
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Which country are Sausages from?
Japan
Germany
Myanmar
Mexico
French cuisine is famous for its:
fusion
mother sauces
flavors
spices
What is it called when raw proteins come into contact with ready-to-eat foods?
danger zone
hazard
cross contamination
plating principles
The FIFO method helps restaurants use food before it expires. FIFO stands for...
first in final out
fist in fist out
first in first out
first out first in
The most accurate way to measure milk is to
Use a spatula to level
Place on counter and get down to eye level
Stand directly over cup and look down
Hold up to eye level and look from side
To measure flour accurately, you need to
set on counter and check at eye level
scoop, pack, level
aerate, overfill cup, level
stir, tap to remove air, level
How many tsp. are in 1 TBSP?
2
3
16
8
Mise en place is a French phrase that is directly translated
mice in the kitchen
put everything in place
get ingredients out
cooking time
Which is NOT one of the 5 French Mother Sauces?
bechamel
roux
hollaindaise
tomato
Do this after cutting lettuce after cutting raw meat
Dip the knife in sanitizer
Run the knife through the dishwasher
Wash and sanitize the knife separately
Wash the knife with other dishes
Why should you NOT use a dull knife
Accidental cuts are less likely
Accidental cuts are more likely
requires less pressure to slice vegetables
Uses less time for sharpening
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
An elongate slice is a result of what cut?
brunoises
round
diagonal
square
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
At what temperature should your refrigerator be maintained?
65F
50F
40F
100F
When plugging in or unplugging an electrical appliance, grasp the plug end, NOT the cord.
TRUE
FALSE
Responsible for as many as 95% of all food-borne illnesses
yeast
molds
pathogens
Which of the following kills the food spoiling bacteria ?
frying
boiling
steaming
simmering
Why is food preservation important ?
to make food taste better
to extend the shelf life of the food product
to change the texture or flavour of the food.
_______________ is the name of the process invented by Louis Pasteur for the preservation of milk.
refrigeration
curing
pickling
pasteurizing
The removal of water from a substance is called
curing
salting
refrigeration
dehydration
Vacuum packing is
wet packing
Air free packing
heat packing
Freezing is a food preservation method because
Low temperature retards the growth of microbes.
Low temperature removes water content
both of these
none of these
Jams, jellies and squashes are examples of
preserve by canning
preserve by salting
preserve by curing
preserve by sugar
Most microbes cannot grow and multiply when the
conditions are dry
temperature is low
temperature is high
all of these
It is more important than ever for cooks not to keep up to date with the latest nutritional understanding.
true
false
The use of ingredients and techniques from more than one regional, or international, cuisine in a single dish is known (a) .
