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WorksheetsY10 knife skills
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 12mins
1-10.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
Why is it important to secure your cutting board before chopping?
To keep the board clean
To avoid dulling the knife
To prevent the knife from slipping
To make chopping faster
What is the correct way to grip a knife?
Grip the knife handle at the very back
Place your finger on top of the knife
Wrap your fingers around the handle with thumb and finger at the back
Hold the knife with a dainty grip
What is the purpose of forming a claw with your fingers while chopping?
To make the chopping board stable
To make the knife sharper
To protect your fingertips
To chop faster
What motion should you use for an even cut while chopping?
Rocking motion
Aggressive downward chop
Slicing motion
Circular motion
What is the first step in dicing an onion?
Peel the outer layers
Cut it in half through the root end
Make horizontal incisions
Make vertical cuts
How does mincing garlic enhance the flavor of a dish?
It makes the dish less spicy
It cooks faster
It releases more flavor
It makes the dish look better
What is the chiffonade cut primarily used for?
Dicing vegetables
Cutting meat
Garnishing dishes
Making soups
Which cut is most commonly used with carrots for raw preparations like slaw?
Julienne
Oblique
Dice
Chiffonade
What is the benefit of the oblique cut?
It cooks evenly
It is faster to do
It looks pretty
It uses less of the vegetable
What is the key to becoming proficient with knife skills?
Watching cooking shows
Using expensive knives
Practicing regularly
Using a sharp knife
