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WorksheetsPotatoes and Grains
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Potatoes are native to what geographic area?
Spain
Ireland
Europe
the Americas
Which potatoes are best for boiling, steaming, or oven roasting?
Idaho or Russet potatoes
Yukon gold and yellow fleshed potatoes
sweet potatoes and yams
new potatoes
If one potato starts to rot or goes bad, other potatoes surrounding it will also start to go bad.
True
False
There are two categories for cooking potatoes. They are
baked and fried
fresh and cooked
single stage and multi stage
mashing and puree'
Before baking a potato, either in the oven or the microwave, you should always pierce the potato to let steam escape and prevent explosion.
True
False
What is a grass that grows an edible seed called?
hull
grain
bran
germ
Whole grains should be stored in the freezer.
True
False
Which method of cooking rice creates a creamy consistency?
pilaf
risotto
arboria
jasmine
How are potatoes categorized?
by their color
by their starch and moisture content
by their shape
by where they are from
In 2007 what state became the number 1 producer of sweet potatoes?
North Carolina
California
Georgia
Ireland
Potatoes exposed to light may develop a greenish color because they contain
fiber
starch
chlorine
solanine
To test for doneness, pierce the potato with a fork or knife. If the fork slides easily through the potato, the potato is done.
True
False
Many ethnic foods revolve around the potato like latkes.
True
False
Which grain is used in Succatash, casseroles, soups, stews, and side dishes?
wheat
oats
rice
corn
It is not necessary to soak grains before cooking them like you need to with legumes (beans).
True
False
