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Chop - Definition and Equipment

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to 'chop' food? Fill in the blank: To chop food means to cut food into ________, uneven pieces.

a)

small

b)

large

c)

round

d)

thin

2.

Which equipment is typically used to chop food?

a)

Blender

b)

French or Chef’s Knife

c)

Peeler

d)

Grater

3.

What does it mean to 'mince' food? Fill in the blank: To mince means to cut food into _________.

a)

very fine, uneven pieces

b)

large, rough chunks

c)

long, thin strips

d)

thick, round slices

4.

Which equipment is typically used for mincing food?

a)

Blender

b)

French or Chef’s knife

c)

Grater

d)

Peeler

5.

Fill in the blank: In culinary terms, to 'cube' means to ___

a)

to cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/2 inch in size

b)

to cut food into thin strips

c)

to mash food into a paste

d)

to cook food in boiling water

6.

What does it mean to 'dice' food? Fill in the blank:

a)

To cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/4 to 1/8 inch in size.

b)

To cut food into long, thin strips.

c)

To cook food in boiling water.

d)

To mix ingredients together until smooth.

7.

Which equipment is typically used for dicing food?

a)

Paring Knife and Peeler

b)

French or Chef’s Knife and cutting board

c)

Blender and Bowl

d)

Grater and Plate

8.

What does it mean to 'grate' food?

a)

To cook food in an oven

b)

To reduce food into small pieces by pressing and rubbing it against the 'teeth' of a grater

c)

To boil food in water

d)

To freeze food

9.

What equipment is used to grate food?

a)

Grater

b)

Knife

c)

Peeler

d)

Blender

10.

What does it mean to 'shred' food? Fill in the blank: To shred food means to cut or break food into ________ by using a knife, fork, or grater.

a)

long, thin strips

b)

small cubes

c)

thick slices

d)

round pieces

11.

What does the term 'Pare' mean?

a)

To cook food in water

b)

To remove the stem and the very thin layer of peel of a fruit or vegetable with a paring knife or peeler

c)

To chop food into small pieces

d)

To mix ingredients together

12.

What does the word 'Peel' mean?

a)

To cook food in water

b)

To remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your finger or a knife

c)

To cut into small pieces

d)

To mix ingredients together

13.

What does it mean to 'score' a food in cooking?

a)

To cook food at a high temperature

b)

To make small, straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food, often done to tenderize meat or to let sauces soak in

c)

To add spices to food

d)

To boil food for a long time

14.

What does it mean to 'slice' food? Fill in the blank: To slice food means to cut food into large, thick or thin flat pieces with a slicing knife. Use a ______ motion while gently pressing the knife down.

a)

sawing

b)

chopping

c)

rolling

d)

stirring

15.

What does the term 'Baste' mean?

a)

To chop vegetables finely

b)

To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking, using a baster, cup, or spoon, to keep the food moist and add flavor.

c)

To bake food in an oven without covering

d)

To freeze food quickly

16.

Fill in the blank: To ______ means to lower a food’s temperature to freezing or below by placing it in a freezer.

a)

freeze

b)

boil

c)

melt

d)

roast

17.

What does 'Defrost/Thaw' mean?

a)

To expose to warmth in order to free from a frozen state.

b)

To cook food at a high temperature.

c)

To add seasoning to food.

d)

To cut food into small pieces.

18.

What does the word 'Dissolve' mean?

a)

To freeze a liquid

b)

To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid

c)

To heat a solid until it melts

d)

To separate a liquid from a solid

19.

What does the term 'Drain' mean?

a)

To add liquid to a solid food

b)

To remove liquid from a solid food by pouring off the liquid, putting the food through a colander, or drying with paper towels.

c)

To cook food in boiling water

d)

To freeze food for storage

20.

What is the term for the following definition? 'To separate solid from liquid materials by pouring the mixture through a strainer or sieve.'

a)

Strain

b)

Whisk

c)

Fold

d)

Chop

21.

What does 'Dust' mean in cooking? Fill in the blank: To lightly sprinkle the surface of a food with ________, flour, or sugar.

a)

crumbs

b)

oil

c)

water

d)

cheese

22.

Which of the following can be used to dust the surface of food?

a)

Crumbs

b)

Flour

c)

Sugar

d)

All of the above

23.

What does it mean to 'Flour/Dredge/Coat' a food?

a)

To boil food in water

b)

To sprinkle or coat a food with flour

c)

To fry food in oil

d)

To steam food

24.

Fill in the blank: The equipment used for 'Flour/Dredge/Coat' includes flour, ________, or seasoning.

a)

crumbs

b)

sugar

c)

oil

d)

water

25.

What does the term 'Grease' mean in cooking?

a)

To boil water

b)

To rub fat on the surface of a food or a cooking utensil

c)

To chop vegetables

d)

To bake at high temperature

26.

Fill in the blank: To ______ food means to soak food in a cold, seasoned liquid, usually containing an acid, in order to add flavor to or tenderize the food.

a)

marinate

b)

bake

c)

steam

d)

slice

27.

Fill in the blank: To ______ means to make something easy to chew by applying a process or a substance that breaks down connective tissue or fiber.

a)

tenderize

b)

marinate

c)

slice

d)

season

28.

Fill in the blank: To ______ means to change food from a solid to a liquid by applying heat.

a)

melt

b)

freeze

c)

chop

d)

whisk

29.

Fill in the blank: To ______ means to immerse food in a liquid for the purpose of wetting, softening, dissolving, or cleaning.

a)

soak

b)

slice

c)

grate

d)

bake

30.

Fill in the blank: ______ means to increase the flavor of a food by adding herbs, spices, or other ingredients; to prepare a cooking utensil for cooking. (Ex. Cast iron skillet)

a)

Season

b)

Boil

c)

Chop

d)

Whisk

31.

Fill in the blank: ______ means to leave an opening in the covering of a food through which steam can escape.

a)

Vent

b)

Seal

c)

Whisk

d)

Glaze

32.

What does it mean to 'beat' ingredients in cooking?

a)

To chop ingredients finely

b)

To thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate air using a spoon, wire whisk, mixer, or food processor with an up-and-down and circular motion

c)

To cook ingredients at high heat

d)

To freeze ingredients

33.

Fill in the blank: To beat ingredients means to thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate ______ using a spoon, wire whisk, mixer, or food processor with an up-and-down and circular motion.

a)

air

b)

water

c)

sugar

d)

oil

34.

Which of the following tools can be used to beat ingredients?

a)

Wire whisk

b)

Mixer

c)

Food processor

d)

All of the above