WorksheetsChop - Definition and Equipment
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
What does it mean to 'chop' food? Fill in the blank: To chop food means to cut food into ________, uneven pieces.
small
large
round
thin
Which equipment is typically used to chop food?
Blender
French or Chef’s Knife
Peeler
Grater
What does it mean to 'mince' food? Fill in the blank: To mince means to cut food into _________.
very fine, uneven pieces
large, rough chunks
long, thin strips
thick, round slices
Which equipment is typically used for mincing food?
Blender
French or Chef’s knife
Grater
Peeler
Fill in the blank: In culinary terms, to 'cube' means to ___
to cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/2 inch in size
to cut food into thin strips
to mash food into a paste
to cook food in boiling water
What does it mean to 'dice' food? Fill in the blank:
To cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/4 to 1/8 inch in size.
To cut food into long, thin strips.
To cook food in boiling water.
To mix ingredients together until smooth.
Which equipment is typically used for dicing food?
Paring Knife and Peeler
French or Chef’s Knife and cutting board
Blender and Bowl
Grater and Plate
What does it mean to 'grate' food?
To cook food in an oven
To reduce food into small pieces by pressing and rubbing it against the 'teeth' of a grater
To boil food in water
To freeze food
What equipment is used to grate food?
Grater
Knife
Peeler
Blender
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.
long, thin strips
small cubes
thick slices
round pieces
What does the term 'Pare' mean?
To cook food in water
To remove the stem and the very thin layer of peel of a fruit or vegetable with a paring knife or peeler
To chop food into small pieces
To mix ingredients together
What does the word 'Peel' mean?
To cook food in water
To remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your finger or a knife
To cut into small pieces
To mix ingredients together
What does it mean to 'score' a food in cooking?
To cook food at a high temperature
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
To add spices to food
To boil food for a long time
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.
sawing
chopping
rolling
stirring
What does the term 'Baste' mean?
To chop vegetables finely
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.
To bake food in an oven without covering
To freeze food quickly
Fill in the blank: To ______ means to lower a food’s temperature to freezing or below by placing it in a freezer.
freeze
boil
melt
roast
What does 'Defrost/Thaw' mean?
To expose to warmth in order to free from a frozen state.
To cook food at a high temperature.
To add seasoning to food.
To cut food into small pieces.
What does the word 'Dissolve' mean?
To freeze a liquid
To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid
To heat a solid until it melts
To separate a liquid from a solid
What does the term 'Drain' mean?
To add liquid to a solid food
To remove liquid from a solid food by pouring off the liquid, putting the food through a colander, or drying with paper towels.
To cook food in boiling water
To freeze food for storage
What is the term for the following definition? 'To separate solid from liquid materials by pouring the mixture through a strainer or sieve.'
Strain
Whisk
Fold
Chop
What does 'Dust' mean in cooking? Fill in the blank: To lightly sprinkle the surface of a food with ________, flour, or sugar.
crumbs
oil
water
cheese
Which of the following can be used to dust the surface of food?
Crumbs
Flour
Sugar
All of the above
What does it mean to 'Flour/Dredge/Coat' a food?
To boil food in water
To sprinkle or coat a food with flour
To fry food in oil
To steam food
Fill in the blank: The equipment used for 'Flour/Dredge/Coat' includes flour, ________, or seasoning.
crumbs
sugar
oil
water
What does the term 'Grease' mean in cooking?
To boil water
To rub fat on the surface of a food or a cooking utensil
To chop vegetables
To bake at high temperature
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.
marinate
bake
steam
slice
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.
tenderize
marinate
slice
season
Fill in the blank: To ______ means to change food from a solid to a liquid by applying heat.
melt
freeze
chop
whisk
Fill in the blank: To ______ means to immerse food in a liquid for the purpose of wetting, softening, dissolving, or cleaning.
soak
slice
grate
bake
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)
Season
Boil
Chop
Whisk
Fill in the blank: ______ means to leave an opening in the covering of a food through which steam can escape.
Vent
Seal
Whisk
Glaze
What does it mean to 'beat' ingredients in cooking?
To chop ingredients finely
To thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate air using a spoon, wire whisk, mixer, or food processor with an up-and-down and circular motion
To cook ingredients at high heat
To freeze ingredients
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.
air
water
sugar
oil
Which of the following tools can be used to beat ingredients?
Wire whisk
Mixer
Food processor
All of the above
