Podcast
Questions and Answers
What method of cooking involves heating liquid until bubbles break the surface?
What method of cooking involves heating liquid until bubbles break the surface?
- Stir-frying
- Simmering
- Boiling (correct)
- Browning
How is the process of caramelizing defined?
How is the process of caramelizing defined?
- Cooking in a covered bowl
- Cooking over high heat on the stovetop
- Mixing with a fast, regular motion
- Heating sugar or food containing sugar until it browns (correct)
What does the term 'lukewarm' refer to?
What does the term 'lukewarm' refer to?
- Liquid that feels warm on the wrist
- Temperature of liquid slightly above boiling point
- Cooking food gently in liquid just below the boiling point
- Temperature of liquid such that it doesn't feel warm on the wrist (correct)
What cooking method involves cooking food directly under or above a very hot heat source?
What cooking method involves cooking food directly under or above a very hot heat source?
What does it mean to 'cream' a fat like shortening or margarine?
What does it mean to 'cream' a fat like shortening or margarine?
What is the purpose of 'whipping' an ingredient?
What is the purpose of 'whipping' an ingredient?
'Kneading' in cooking involves which of the following activities?
'Kneading' in cooking involves which of the following activities?