WorksheetsRice Dishes
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Different types of rice are:
Basmati, Jasmine, Arborio
Wheat, Barley, Oats
Quinoa, Millet, Sorghum
Rye, Spelt, Triticale
Identify cooking methods of rice.
Boiling
Steaming
Frying
All of the above
Describe how to store rice correctly.
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
Store in a warm, humid place.
Store in an open container in the refrigerator.
Store in a plastic bag in direct sunlight.
What is the main food crop for about half the world's population?
Wheat
Rice
Corn
Barley
In which regions is rice chiefly grown?
Europe and North America
India, Southeast Asia, South America, Italy, and the southern states of the USA
Africa and Australia
Middle East and Central Asia
Rice needs more water than any other cereal crop to grow.
True
False
What is the outermost layer of the rice shell called?
Bran
Husk
Germ
Endosperm
Which part of the rice grain consists of fibre, B vitamin, protein, and fat?
Husk
Bran
Germ
Endosperm
The central part of the rice grain is called the ________ and consists of two types of starch which determine the cooked texture of rice.
kernel (endosperm)
husk
bran
germ
How many different varieties of rice are there?
100
250
500
1000
Short-grain rice is suitable for (a) dishes and risotto.
Which type of rice retains its bran and is more nutritious?
Round rice
Brown grain
Long-grain rice
Arborio rice is used in risottos because it is known for its:
High starch content
Low starch content
High protein content
Low protein content
The purpose of washing and soaking rice is to:
remove excess starch and improve texture
add flavor to the rice
make the rice cook faster
change the color of the rice
Why is it advised not to wash arborio or round rice used for risotto?
Washing removes the starch needed for creaminess
Washing makes the rice too sticky
Washing changes the flavor
Washing makes the rice cook unevenly
Which of the following is a cooking method for rice?
Boiling
Grilling
Roasting
Sautéing
Which of the following is a cooking method for rice?
Steaming
Grilling
Roasting
Sautéing
Which of the following is a cooking method for rice?
Braising
Grilling
Roasting
Sautéing
What is the ideal texture for cooked rice?
Soft on the outside, firm to the bite within
Hard and gritty
Stodgy and unpleasant
What factors affect the texture and flavour of rice?
A) Time, temperature, and amount of liquid used
B) Type of rice
C) Cooking method only
What is the first step in boiling rice according to the instructions?
Add rice to cold water
Pour washed rice into boiling salted water
Add rice to boiling oil
Pour washed rice into cold salted water
What is not done to risotto rice before cooking?
Washed
Boiled
Fried
Baked
What should be done to the onion before adding rice in the braising method?
Boil the onion
Sweat the onion
Fry the onion
Grill the onion
One method to finish rice after boiling or steaming is:
Fluffing with a fork
Adding more water
Stirring continuously
Covering with a lid
Scallions need _______ cooking in Egg Fried Rice.
limited
extensive
no
moderate
Egg Fried Rice requires _______ seasoning.
light
heavy
spicy
sweet
