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Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 23mins
What do vegetables provide menus with?
Nutritional value
Colour
Flavour
All of the above
Fill in the blank: Vegetables are edible parts of _______.
plants
animals
minerals
bacteria
Fill in the blank: Vegetables are edible when eaten raw, cooked, or _______.
preserved
frozen
burnt
spoiled
What are vegetables essential for?
A) A well-balanced diet
B) Decoration
C) Entertainment
Fill in the blank: Vegetables offer _______ in menus.
versatility
monotony
boredom
uniformity
What are the two main classifications of vegetables?
A) Root vegetables & green vegetables
B) Fruits & nuts
C) Tubers & bulbs
D) Leaves & stems
Which of the following is not a root vegetable?
Carrot
Radish
Potato
Apple
Which type of water should be used to boil older root vegetables to leach out bitter flavor & color?
Hot water
Cold water
Warm water
Boiling water
Fill in the blank: As a general rule, you should use a hot water start when boiling green vegetables as it helps to retain _______.
color
flavor
texture
nutrients
Vegetables are purchased fresh, fresh processed, frozen, canned, dried, or _______.
pickled
baked
roasted
grilled
Fill in the blank: _______ is a method of purchasing vegetables that involves removing moisture.
dehydration
hydration
fermentation
freezing
Vegetables should be washed whole, do not _______ in water.
soak
dry
peel
cut
Potatoes with greening should not be purchased or used because:
They contain harmful toxins.
They are too ripe.
They are not ripe enough.
They are more expensive.
A suitable use for very ripe fruit vegetables like tomatoes is:
Making sauces
Eating raw
Using as decoration
Throwing away
What is one of the preparation costs associated with fresh vegetables?
Washing
Peeling
Chopping
All of the above
What is the FIFO principle in vegetable storage?
First In, First Out
Last In, First Out
First In, Last Out
Last In, First Out
What is one of the most valuable and versatile vegetables used in cookery?
Potatoes
Carrots
Broccoli
Tomatoes
Why should vegetables be peeled as thin as possible?
To retain nutrients and minimize wastage.
To make them cook faster.
To enhance their flavor.
To make them look better.
The aims in cooking vegetables are:
To enhance flavor and texture
To increase nutritional value
To make them last longer
All of the above
Cooking time depends on which factors?
Type of food
Cooking method
Temperature
Altitude
What should be trimmed off from vegetables before cooking?
Leaves
Roots
Stems
Seeds
Match the cooking technique to the definition
Blanching
Quickly cooking food in boiling water
Braising
A slow cooking method
Poaching
Gently cooking food in simmering water
Grilling
Cooking food by applying direct heat
Frying
Cooking food in hot oil, often in a pan
To cook eggs slowly in hot water without boiling, we call it
(a)
The technique of cooking vegetables in water until just tender, then immediately cooling them with ice water, is called (a) .
The term (a) refers to the method of cooking vegetables in a pan with a small amount of oil or fat, often with a lid.
When you cook a potato by placing it in very hot oil, it is called (a) .
What do you use to make pasta from scratch?
Blender
Pasta machine
Mixer
Steamer
What kitchen tool would you use to cook eggs by frying them in a shallow layer of oil or butter?
Griddle
Frying pan
Steamer
Chopping Board
If you want to preserve vegetables, which method would you use?
Blanching
Stir-frying
Boiling
Roasting
What would you use to store leftover cooked pasta?
Rice cooker
Microwave
Freezer bag or airtight container
Frying pan
True or False? Scrambled eggs should be cooked at a high heat to ensure they are fluffy and moist.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a method of preparing eggs?
Poaching
Boiling
Roasting
Frying
To make an omelette, you should (a) the eggs gently to combine the whites and yolks without over-beating.
When cooking rice, the general rule is to use a 2:1 ratio of (a) to water.
Which of the following is a farinaceous dish?
Grilled chicken
Mashed potatoes
Pasta
Roasted vegetables
Which method is commonly used for preparing couscous?
Boiling
Steaming
Roasting
Frying
What is the process of stirring dry pasta in boiling water to prevent it from sticking called?
Blanching
Stir-frying
Boiling
Stirring
