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Cooking Techniques Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What does the cooking term "Beat" mean?

a)

To mix thoroughly and add air to foods

b)

To gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one

c)

To coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs or cornmeal

d)

To remove the center of a fruit or vegetable

2.

Which technique involves heating sugars on the surface of foods until they liquefy and darken in color?

a)

Marinate

b)

Caramelize

c)

Scald

d)

Blanch

3.

What is the purpose of the "Fold" technique in cooking?

a)

To beat ingredients until soft and creamy

b)

To work a dough to blend ingredients

c)

To gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one

d)

To pour liquid over food as it cooks

4.

How is the "Blanch" technique performed?

a)

By dipping food briefly into boiling water, then into cold water

b)

By adding flavor to a food by soaking in a cold, seasoned liquid

c)

By heating liquid to just below the boiling point

d)

By loosening flavorful food particles in a pan

5.

What does the "Toss" technique involve?

a)

To beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air

b)

To mix ingredients, such as salad greens and dressing, by tumbling with tongs or large spoon and fork

c)

To coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs or cornmeal

d)

To remove the center of a fruit or vegetable

6.

What does it mean to "season" food?

a)

To add flavorings such as salt, pepper, and herbs to food before, during, and after cooking

b)

To finish cooking blanched foods in a syrup of water, sugar, and butter

c)

To simmer a mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor

d)

To heat liquid to just below the boiling point

7.

Which cooking process involves finishing blanched foods in a syrup of water, sugar, and butter?

a)

Season

b)

Glaze

c)

Reduce

d)

Scald

8.

What is the purpose of reducing a mixture in cooking?

a)

To add flavorings such as salt, pepper, and herbs

b)

To finish cooking blanched foods in a syrup

c)

To simmer a mixture to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor

d)

To separate solid particles from a liquid

9.

How is "scalding" defined in cooking terms?

a)

To add flavorings such as salt, pepper, and herbs

b)

To heat liquid to just below the boiling point

c)

To simmer a mixture to evaporate the liquid

d)

To separate solid particles from a liquid

10.

What does it mean to "strain" in cooking?

a)

To add flavorings such as salt, pepper, and herbs

b)

To finish cooking blanched foods in a syrup

c)

To simmer a mixture to evaporate the liquid

d)

To separate solid particles from a liquid by pouring mixture through a strainer or sieve