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Food Preparation Terms

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of 'Al Dente'?

a)

Cooked until very soft and mushy.

b)

Cooked until completely raw.

c)

Cooked until burnt and crispy.

d)

Cooked until firm to the bite, usually referring to pasta or vegetables.

2.

What is the definition of 'Beat'?

a)

To rapidly mix ingredients to incorporate air using a spoon, whisk, or mixer.

b)

To cook food over direct heat.

c)

To cut food into small cubes.

d)

To gently fold ingredients together.

3.

What is the definition of 'Blend'?

a)

To freeze ingredients quickly.

b)

To cook food over an open flame.

c)

To mix ingredients together thoroughly until smooth.

d)

To separate ingredients by hand.

4.

What is the definition of 'Chop'?

a)

To bake food in an oven.

b)

To cut food into small, irregular pieces using a knife or chopper.

c)

To cook food in boiling water.

d)

To mix ingredients together until smooth.

5.

What is the definition of 'Clarify'?

a)

To remove impurities from a liquid, often butter or stock.

b)

To add flavor to a dish using spices.

c)

To cook food using dry heat in an oven.

d)

To chop vegetables into small pieces.

6.

What is the definition of 'Cream'?

a)

To chop ingredients into small pieces.

b)

To bake at a low temperature.

c)

To beat sugar and fat together until light and fluffy.

d)

To cook food in boiling water.

7.

What is the definition of 'Cut in'?

a)

To work solid fat into flour with a pastry blender or knives until crumbly.

b)

To slice vegetables into thin strips.

c)

To mix ingredients using a circular motion.

d)

To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil.

8.

What is the definition of 'Deglaze'?

a)

To blend ingredients until smooth.

b)

To loosen browned bits from a pan by adding liquid.

c)

To remove fat from the surface of a soup.

d)

To cook food in dry heat without liquid.

9.

What is the definition of 'Dice'?

a)

To cut food into very small cubes of uniform size.

b)

To cook food in boiling water.

c)

To mix ingredients together thoroughly.

d)

To slice food into thin strips.

10.

What is the definition of 'Dredge'?

a)

To coat food lightly with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal before cooking.

b)

To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat.

c)

To soak food in a seasoned liquid before cooking.

d)

To cut food into very thin strips.

11.

What is the definition of 'Drizzle'?

a)

To chop vegetables into large pieces.

b)

To cook food in boiling water.

c)

To bake food at a high temperature.

d)

To pour liquid lightly in a thin stream over food.

12.

What is the definition of 'Dust'?

a)

To lightly sprinkle a fine powder, such as sugar or flour, over food.

b)

To cook food in boiling water for a long time.

c)

To chop vegetables into large pieces.

d)

To soak food in vinegar for preservation.

13.

What is the definition of 'Flour'?

a)

To cook food in boiling water.

b)

To season food with spices.

c)

To cut food into small pieces.

d)

To lightly coat food with flour before cooking.

14.

What is the definition of 'Fold'?

a)

To gently combine ingredients without deflating air.

b)

To vigorously beat ingredients to incorporate air.

c)

To chop ingredients into small pieces.

d)

To cook ingredients over high heat.

15.

What is the definition of 'Glaze'?

a)

To serve food at room temperature.

b)

To coat food with a glossy substance, such as icing or sauce.

c)

To chop vegetables into small pieces.

d)

To boil food until it is soft.

16.

What is the definition of 'Grate'?

a)

To shred food into fine pieces using a grater.

b)

To cook food over an open flame.

c)

To mix ingredients together thoroughly.

d)

To cut food into cubes.

17.

What is the definition of 'Grease'?

a)

To boil vegetables until soft.

b)

To chop ingredients into small pieces.

c)

To lightly coat a pan with fat or oil to prevent sticking.

d)

To sprinkle sugar on top of a dessert.

18.

What is the definition of 'Julienne'?

a)

To cut food into thin, matchstick-sized strips.

b)

To cook food in boiling water.

c)

To blend ingredients into a smooth paste.

d)

To season food with herbs and spices.

19.

What is the definition of 'Knead'?

a)

To mix ingredients using a whisk.

b)

To work dough by hand or machine to develop gluten.

c)

To cook food in boiling water.

d)

To cut food into thin strips.

20.

What is the definition of 'Mince'?

a)

To cook food in boiling water.

b)

To mix ingredients together thoroughly.

c)

To bake food in an oven.

d)

To cut food into very fine, tiny pieces.

21.

What is the definition of 'Mix'?

a)

To combine ingredients until evenly distributed.

b)

To cook food in boiling water.

c)

To cut food into small pieces.

d)

To heat food using dry heat.

22.

What is the definition of 'Peel'?

a)

To boil fruits or vegetables.

b)

To mash fruits or vegetables.

c)

To remove the outer skin of fruits or vegetables.

d)

To cut fruits or vegetables into small pieces.

23.

What is the definition of 'Puree'?

a)

To blend food until smooth and creamy.

b)

To cook food over an open flame.

c)

To chop food into small cubes.

d)

To fry food in hot oil.

24.

What is the definition of 'Stir'?

a)

To cut ingredients into small cubes.

b)

To bake ingredients in an oven.

c)

To mix ingredients with a spoon or spatula using a circular motion.

d)

To cook food over high heat without stirring.

25.

What is the definition of 'Toss'?

a)

To blend ingredients until smooth.

b)

To lightly mix ingredients by lifting and dropping.

c)

To cook food in boiling water.

d)

To cut food into thin strips.

26.

What is the definition of 'Whip'?

a)

To beat rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume.

b)

To cook food in water at a low temperature.

c)

To cut food into thin strips.

d)

To mix ingredients gently with a spoon.

27.

What is the definition of 'Zest'?

a)

To squeeze juice from a fruit.

b)

To chop vegetables finely.

c)

To boil fruit in sugar syrup.

d)

To scrape the outer colored part of citrus fruit peel.