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WorksheetsCooking Measurement and Knife Techniques Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Measuring spoons are used for dry and liquid amounts under ______ cup.
1/4
1/2
1
2
What is typically used with an herb, spice, or other seasoning to measure "dash and pinch" amounts?
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Between thumb and finger
Measuring cup
In what ways can solid fats be measured?
Liquid method
Stick method, dry-measure method, and water displacement method
Spoon method
Weight method
For what forms can the "stick method" of measuring solid fats be used?
For fat that comes in 1/2 pound sticks
On fat such as butter, shortening, or margarine
For fat that comes in a wrapper marked in teaspoons
For fat that comes in a jar
When using a scale to measure ingredients, what must you always do to the scale to ensure proper measurement?
Calibrate
Tare
Zero
Balance
What does the knife cutting technique "Mince" mean?
To cut food into small irregular pieces
To chop finely
To cut into large, thin pieces
To make straight, shallow cuts
What does the knife cutting technique "Cube" mean?
To cut food into very thin strips
To cut food into pieces about 1/8 to 1/4 inch on each side
To cut food into pieces about 1/2 inch on each side
To cut off a very thin layer of peel
What does the knife cutting technique "Pare" mean?
To cut food into small irregular pieces
To cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife or peeler
To make straight, shallow cuts
To cut into large, thin pieces
What does the knife cutting technique "Score" mean?
To cut food into very thin strips
To make straight, shallow cuts; helps to tenderize meat and let sauces sink in
To cut food into pieces about 1/8 to 1/4 inch on each side
To chop finely
What does the knife cutting technique "Slice" mean?
To cut into large, thin pieces; using a sawing motion while pressing knife down gently
To cut food into small irregular pieces
To cut food into pieces about 1/2 inch on each side
To cut off a very thin layer of peel
