FREE CULINARY ARTS AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT BASIC

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FREE CULINARY ARTS AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT BASIC

COOKING TERMS EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: brush

Answer:

to coat food with butter, margarine, or egg - using a small brush

Question 2: knead

Answer:

to work dough with the heel of the hands, using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic

Question 3: toss

Answer:

to mix two or more ingredients together until well combined

Question 4: flour

Answer:

to beat sugar and fat together until fluffy

Question 5: steam

Answer:

to cook in the steam generated by boiling water

Question 6: whip

Answer:

to beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food (applies to cream, eggs, gelatin)

Question 7: cut in

Answer:

to cut fat into flour with two knives, or a pastry blender, until it is distributed in small particles throughout the mixture

Question 8: bake

Answer:

to cook, by dry heat, usually in an oven

Question 9: dice

Answer:

to cut into very small cubes

Question 10: roll

Answer:

to flatten to a desired thickness by using a rolling pin

Question 11: brown

Answer:

to bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown

Question 12: sauté

Answer:

to cook in a small amount of fat

Question 13: boil

Answer:

to cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break on surface

Question 14: chop

Answer:

to cut into small pieces

Question 15: barbecue

Answer:

to roast meet slowly on a spit rack or rack over heat - basting frequently with a seasoned sauce

Question 16: mince

Answer:

to cut or chop food as finely as possible

Question 17: grate

Answer:

to finely divide food in various sizes by rubbing it on a grater with sharp projections

Question 18: simmer

Answer:

to cook over, under, or in front of hot coals or a gas or electric burner, or other form of direct heat

Question 19: stir

Answer:

to mix ingredients lightly without mashing or crushing them

Question 20: blend

Answer:

to ornament food - usually with another colorful food - before serving to add eye appeal

Question 21: fold in

Answer:

to mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another with a spatula

Question 22: season

Answer:

to sprinkle or coat with a powdered substance, usually with crumbs or seasonings

Question 23: peel

Answer:

to remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits and vegetables

Question 24: garnish

Answer:

to add salt, pepper, or other substances to food to enhance the flavor

Question 25: broil

Answer:

to cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break on the surface

Question 26: beat

Answer:

to mix by using circular motion, going around and around until blended

Question 27: cream

Answer:

to make mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly with a big beating stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture

Question 28: cook

Answer:

to prepare food by applying heat in any form