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Spices (Continued)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What flavor profile is allspice known for?

a)

Savory and umami, akin to soy sauce and miso.

b)

Warm and sweet, reminiscent of baking spicews

c)

Spicy and bright, like chili peppers

d)

Bitter and sweet, as in fennel, licorice, and anise

2.

In which cuisines is sumac commonly used?

a)

Indian and Thai cuisines

b)

Japanese and Korean cuisines

c)

African and Caribbean cuisines

d)

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines

3.

What type of flavor does tamarind provide?

a)

Tamarind has a bitter and sour flavor.

b)

Tamarind offers a bland and neutral flavor.

c)

Tamarind provides a tangy and sweet flavor.

d)

Tamarind provides a spicy and salty flavor.

4.

What flavor notes are associated with caraway seeds?

a)

Anise and pepper

b)

Mint and vanilla

c)

Basil, rosemary, and other herbs

d)

Chocolate and caramel

5.

Unfamiliar chefs sometimes avoid using asafoetida due to its:

a)

delicious savory flavors

b)

Intense color

c)

Overwhelming spice

d)

Unpleasant scent when raw

6.

How does white pepper differ from black pepper?

a)

Black pepper is used in sweet dishes, while white pepper is used in savory dishes.

b)

White pepper is made from dried unripe berries, while black pepper is made from peeled seeds.

c)

White pepper is milder and made from peeled seeds, while black pepper is stronger and made from dried unripe berries.

d)

White pepper has a stronger flavor than black pepper.

7.

What color does annatto impart to dishes?

a)

Yellow to orange

b)

Purple to brown

c)

Green to blue

d)

Red to pink

8.

Attach the correct descriptors and pictures to the spice in question

Categorize the following

Common in savory and sweet dishes

Mostly used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking

Anti-inflammatory

Turmeric
Galangal
Ginger
9.

What is the common culinary use of sumac?

a)

To enhance the color of dishes.

b)

To add a tangy flavor to dishes.

c)

To thicken sauces.

d)

To sweeten desserts.

10.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

More intense heat than black pepper

Not an actual kind of pepper

Causes a numbing sensation

Used in (some) Chinese cooking

More floral flavor than black pepper

Sichuan Pepper
Both
Long Pepper