Cooking Techniques and Terms Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of 'Bake'?

To prepare food by applying heat in any form

To mix two or more ingredients together

To cut food into small pieces

To cook by dry heat, usually in an oven (correct)

What does it mean to 'Brown' food?

To cook food uncovered under a direct source of heat

To bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown (correct)

To cut food into pieces about 1/2 inch square on all sides

To cook in the steam generated by boiling water

What does it mean to 'Cook'?

To cut or chop food as finely as possible

To work dough with the heel of the hands

To prepare food by applying heat in any form (correct)

To refrigerate a food until it is completely cold

Which of the following describes 'Saute'?

To cook in a small amount of fat Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of 'Steam'?

To cook in the steam generated by boiling water Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Simmer' mean in cooking?

To cook below boiling point, where bubbles form slowly Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Broil'?

To cook uncovered under a direct source of heat Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'Fry' food?

To cook food in a large amount of hot fat Signup and view all the answers

What is the method called when you heat food until it becomes liquid?

Melt Signup and view all the answers

What does boiling involve?

Heating a liquid until bubbles rise constantly to the surface Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'Chop' food?

To cut into small pieces Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mince' mean?

To cut or chop food as finely as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of cutting food into cubes called?

Cube Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Peel' refer to in cooking?

To remove or strip off the skin or rind of fruits and vegetables Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dice' mean?

To cut into very small cubes Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves rubbing food against utensils to create small pieces?

Grate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Julienne' mean in cooking?

To cut food into long, thin strips Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cream' refer to?

To beat sugar and fat together until fluffy Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'Level Off' dry ingredients?

To even off dry ingredients using a spatula Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Stir' mean in cooking?

To mix by using a circular motion until blended Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Blend' mean?

To mix two or more ingredients together until well combined Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Beat' mean in the context of cooking?

To make mixture smooth and incorporate air throughout Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Toss' refer to in cooking?

To mix ingredients lightly, like a salad Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sift' mean?

To put dry ingredients through a sifter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bread' refer to in cooking?

To place a coating over food, such as breadcrumbs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Chill' mean in cooking terms?

To refrigerate a food until it is completely cold Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cool' refer to?

To lower the temperature of food, usually to room temperature Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Flour' mean?

To cover with a powdered substance, usually flour Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Garnish' mean in cooking?

To ornament food with another colorful food for eye appeal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Grease' refer to?

To rub fat on the surface of a cooking utensil or food Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Knead' involve?

To work dough with the heel of the hands Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Marinate' mean?

To soak food in a sauce before cooking Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Preheat' mean in cooking?

To bring an oven to a certain temperature before using Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Roll' mean in cooking terms?

To flatten food to a desired thickness using a rolling pin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Season' mean?

To add salt, pepper, or other substances to enhance flavor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Whip' or 'Whisk' refer to?

To beat rapidly until the mixture is fluffy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mix' mean in cooking?

To combine two or more ingredients by beating or stirring Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cooking Terms and Definitions

Bake: Cooking food using dry heat, typically in an oven.
Brown: Cooking food until the surface is browned through baking, drying, or toasting.
Cook: Preparing food by applying heat in various methods.
Saute: Cooking food in a small amount of fat over relatively high heat.
Steam: Cooking food using steam generated by boiling water.
Simmer: Cooking food just below the boiling point, with slow bubble formation.
Broil: Cooking food directly under a heat source, uncovered.
Fry: Cooking food in a significant amount of hot fat like oil or butter.
Melt: Heating a solid ingredient, such as butter, until it turns to liquid.
Boil: Heating a liquid until continuous bubbles rise to the surface, usually at 212ºF.

Preparation Techniques

Chop: Cutting food into small pieces.
Mince: Finely cutting or chopping food to small sizes.
Cube: Cutting food into uniform pieces, typically about 1/2 inch square.
Peel: Removing the outer skin or rind from fruits or vegetables.
Dice: Cutting food into very small cubes for even cooking.
Grate: Breaking food into small pieces by rubbing against a grater.
Julienne: Cutting food into long, thin strips resembling matchsticks.

Mixing and Combining Ingredients

Cream: Beating sugar and fat until light and fluffy.
Level Off: Evenly removing excess dry ingredients for accurate measurements.
Stir: Mixing ingredients using a circular motion for a uniform blend.
Blend: Combining two or more ingredients until well incorporated.
Beat: Quickly mixing ingredients to smooth out and introduce air.
Toss: Lightly mixing ingredients, commonly in salads.
Sift: Breaking up dry ingredients by passing through a sifter for an even mix.

Cooking Preparations and Enhancements

Bread: Coating food with breadcrumbs or similar substances before cooking.
Chill: Refrigerating food until completely cold for freshness or safety.
Cool: Lowering the temperature of food, generally to room temperature.
Flour: Dusting food or surfaces with flour or similar powdered substances.
Garnish: Adding decorative elements, often colorful food, to enhance presentation.
Grease: Applying fat to a cooking surface or food to prevent sticking.
Knead: Working dough using the hands to develop gluten and structure.
Marinate: Soaking food in a mixture for increased tenderness and flavor.
Preheat: Preparing a cooking unit to a set temperature before beginning cooking.
Roll: Flattening dough to achieve a specific thickness using a rolling pin.
Season: Enhancing flavor by adding various seasonings, such as salt or pepper.
Whip/Whisk: Beating ingredients vigorously with a wire whisk until fluffy.
Mix: Combining multiple ingredients into a uniform mass by beating or stirring.

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Test your knowledge on various cooking terms and preparation techniques. This quiz covers essential definitions such as baking, sautéing, frying, and boiling. Perfect for aspiring chefs and cooking enthusiasts!