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Cul 1 Vocab Practice

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(of food, typically pasta) cooked to be still firm when bitten.

(a)  

2.

cook (food) by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven or on a hot surface.

(a)  

3.

Food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a portable grill.

(a)  

4.

Pour juices or melted fat over (meat) during cooking in order to keep it moist

(a)  

5.

The rigorous mixing of ingredients using a wooden spoon, electric whisk, food mixer or food processor. The purpose is to thoroughly combine ingredients and to incorporate air

(a)  

6.

Cook or be cooked by immersing in boiling water or stock

(a)  

7.

By exposure to direct, intense radiant heat.

(a)  

8.

This is a general method for cutting food into bite-sized pieces

(a)  

9.

To work (two or more Ingredients, typically butter and sugar) together to form a creamy paste

(a)  

10.

To mix a solid, cold fat (butter or shortening) into dry ingredients (typically a flour mixture).

(a)  

11.

Dilute meat sediments In (a pan) in order to make a gravy or sauce, typically using wine or stock

(a)  

12.

To remove fat from the surface of stews, soups, or stock. Usually cooled in the refrigerator so that fat hardens and is easily removed.

(a)  

13.

Cut (food or other matter) into small cubes.

(a)  

14.

Means lightly coating food with a dry ingredient, such as flour, cornmeal, or breadcrumbs. Often, you'll dredge foods before frying.

(a)  

15.

To coat lightly with an ingredient, such as flour or powdered sugar.

(a)  

16.

To mix in or add (an ingredient) by gently turning one part over another.

(a)  

17.

Cook (food) in hot fat or oil, typically in a shallow pan.

(a)  

18.

An item or substance used as a decoration or embellishment accompanying a prepared food dish or drink

(a)  

19.

a thin layer of Beaten egg, milk, or other liquid that you spread onto food in order to make the surface shine and look attractive.

(a)  

20.

Reduce (something, especially food) to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater.

(a)  

21.

The process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking

(a)  

22.


To work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands kneading dough, work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands

(a)  

23.

To cut or chop into very small pieces

(a)  

24.

Cook (an egg) without its shell in or over boiling water.

(a)  

25.

A smooth, creamy substance made of liquidized or crushed fruit or vegetables. You can puree food in a blender or food processor.

(a)  

26.

To simmer it until some of the water in it has evaporated, which intensifies the flavors, thickens the liquid, and causes it to take up less volume.

(a)  

27.

To cook in a small amount of fat

(a)  

28.

To beat food with a whisk or mixer to incorporate air and produce volume

(a)  

29.

A cooking process that places foods above, not in, water that is boiling or hot enough to produce steam that cooks the foods with a moist hot air.

(a)  

30.

Partially cooking by boiling and immediately cooling

(a)  

31.

Small pieces of food are seared then covered completely with a liquid and simmered. 

(a)  

32.

Sear food. Add some liquid and cover pan to create a moist cooking environment. 

(a)  

33.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
kneading
b)
baking
c)
searing
d)
mixing
34.
What does it mean to use a spoon or brush to spread a liquid over a food?
a)
baste
b)
brown
c)
sear
d)
brush
35.

What is this?

a)

It's fried chicken.

b)

It's baked chicken.

c)

It's roasted chicken.

d)

It's steamed chicken.

36.

I'm going to ___________ a delicious cake!

a)

roast

b)

have

c)

broil

d)

bake

37.

Aaron is making southern-style biscuits and needs to combine flour and shortening to make the dough. He needs to use a:

a)

bread knife.

b)

chef’s knife.

c)

a pair of kitchen shears.

d)

pastry blender.

38.

Name this cooking technique.

a)

kneading

b)

baking

c)

searing

d)

mixing

39.

Which cooking method involves submerging food in hot oil?

a)

boiling

b)

frying

c)

steaming

d)

grilling

40.

What is the process of cooking food quickly at a high temperature in a small amount of fat called?

a)

roasting

b)

searing

c)

baking

d)

poaching

41.

Which tool is best for mixing ingredients to make cake batter?

a)

whisk

b)

measuring cup

c)

paring knife

d)

colander

42.

What is the process of browning the surface of meat quickly at high heat called?

a)

roasting

b)

steaming

c)

poaching

d)

searing