Culinary Terms Quiz

Beat = To mix ingredients thoroughly until smooth and uniform Score = To cut slits or marks into the surface of food Pare = To remove the outer skin or peel of a fruit or vegetable Cube = To cut food into small, uniform squares

To cut into small, even pieces = Chop To beat ingredients vigorously to incorporate air = Whip To gently combine ingredients, usually in a delicate manner = Fold To reduce food to a smooth, creamy consistency = Puree

Chef's knife = A large, versatile kitchen knife used for chopping and slicing Paring knife = A knife used for precision tasks, like peeling and trimming Grate = To cut food into very fine pieces Slice = To cut food into thin, flat pieces

<p>Simmer = To cook food just below boiling point Cream = To beat ingredients vigorously to incorporate air and create a fluffy texture Blend = To mix dry ingredients together and break up lumps Mince = To cut food into very fine pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cut into small, even pieces = Chop To reduce food to a smooth, creamy consistency = Puree To mix dry ingredients together and break up lumps = Sift To beat ingredients vigorously to incorporate air and create a fluffy texture = Whip</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beat = To mix ingredients thoroughly until smooth and uniform Pare = To remove the outer skin or peel of a fruit or vegetable Cube = To cut food into small, uniform squares Slice = To cut food into thin, flat pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cut into small, even pieces = Chop Sprinkle or layer food for decoration = Garnish To reduce food to a smooth, creamy consistency = Puree To simmer food just below boiling point = Simmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cut slits or marks into the surface of food = Score To beat ingredients vigorously to incorporate air and create a fluffy texture = Whip To gently combine ingredients, usually in a delicate manner = Fold To mix dry ingredients together and break up lumps = Sift</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To break down food into tiny, evenly-sized pieces = Mince To mix ingredients thoroughly until smooth and uniform = Blend To cut food into small, even pieces = Dice To reduce food to a smooth, creamy consistency = Cream</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chef's knife = A large, versatile kitchen knife used for chopping and slicing Paring knife = A knife used for precision tasks, like peeling and trimming Slicing knife = A knife used for cutting food into thin, flat pieces Grater = A tool used to cut food into very fine pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers