WorksheetsCOOKERY
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which ingredient acts as both an acid (in marinades or dressings), but also as an emulsifier (in sauces)
Lemon juice
Egg yolk
Vinegar
Mustard
What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?
At room temperature
Under cold running water
In the microwave
In the refrigerator
What temperature range is known as the "Danger Zone" for as bacterial growth?
0°F 32°F
40°F 140°F
150°F 212°F
220°F 250°F
How long can perishable food safely sit out at room temperature?
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
Which food is the "best source of thiamine?"
Pork
Milk
Carrots
Potatoes
Saturated fats raise the cholesterol level in our bloodstream. Saturated fats can be found in?
Olives
Beans
Movie theater popcorn
Hotdogs
What is the proper order for washing dishes?
Utensils, plates, pots, glassware
Pots, plates, glassware, utensils
Glassware, utensils, plates, pots
Any order
Which cutting board is safest for raw meat?
Wooden
Glass
Plastic
Marble
Cutting board color used in vegetables
Blue
Green
Cutting board color used in Fish
Blue
Green
Mixed vegetables are best when cooked very briefly by dipping the food into boiling water/until they are crisp-tender and then into cold water. This practice is called
Blanching
Baking
Sautéing
Steaming
Which ingredient is thickener in sauces? used as a
Vinegar
Cornstarch
Baking soda
Sugar
What does "simmering" mean in cooking?
Cooking at a temperature just below boiling
Boiling rapidly
Cooking with steam
Cooking in a pot
A mixture of diced vegetables
Mirepoix
Macedoine
Brunoise
Julienne
A vegetable or fruit cutting technique that produces uniform cubes
Mirepoix
Macedoine
Brunoise
Julienne
Which of the following is an example of a dry-heat cooking method?
Boiling
Steaming
Frying
Poaching
Which ingredient is used as a natural tenderizer in cooking?
Lemon juice
Salt
Flour
Water
Which of the following has the biggest expense in the food budget?
Meat
Fruits
Cereals
Dairy
One of the functions required before assembling the food materials to produce quality meals is____
market list
menu planning
mis en place card
standardized recipe
What is the purpose of adding salt to boiling water when cooking pasta?
It speeds up cooking
It adds flavor
It makes pasta softer
It prevents boiling over
What should you to prevent oil from splattering when frying?
Use high heat
Cover the pan
Pat dry the food before frying
Add water to the oil
Which of the following is best used in draining pasta or rinsing vegetables?
Mixing bowls
Colanders
Sifters
Strainers
Which kitchen tool is used to remove the skin of vegetables and fruits?
Paring knife
Grater
Peeler
Zester
Removing vegetables by hands
Paring knife
Grater
Peeling
Zester
Which of the following principles least conserve the vitamins and minerals in vegetables?
wash vegetables before paring
cut vegetables only when about to be cooked
use paring a kitchen knife when paring
use a peeler when paring
Which of the viands below is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other macronutrients and can be prepared at a minimal budget?
pinakbet with broiled bangus
sautéed mongo with shrimp paste
vegetable guisado with bouillon cubes
lumpiang sariwa with tofu
What is the best way to test if meat is cooked?
Cutting into it
Checking the color
Using a meat thermometer
Pressing it with a fork
Which fat is best for high-heat frying?
Butter
Olive oil
Canola oil
Margarine
What does marinating meat do?
Tenderizes and flavor
Makes it dry
Increases cooking time
Makes it greasy
