Japanese Knife Skills Techniques Quiz

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What is the purpose of covering food in water to prevent discoloration?

To enhance the flavor of the food

To prevent the food from sticking together

To keep the food moist

To prevent the food from coming into contact with oxygen (correct)

Which method is recommended for preventing discoloration of apples and pears?

Covering in salt water (correct)

Covering in vinegar water

Covering in plain water

Exposing to air for a short time

What is the purpose of the fish filleting technique 'sakana no sabakikata'?

To chop the fish into small cubes

To marinate the fish in vinegar water

To cut the fish into three equal parts (correct)

To thinly peel the skin of the fish

When cutting ingredients vertically into ultra-fine strips, what size are they typically?

Ultra-fine strips Signup and view all the answers

What does 'katsuramuki' refer to in basic preparation processes?

Peeling something finely Signup and view all the answers

Which method is suitable for preventing discoloration of burdock and lotus root?

Covering in vinegar water Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main purposes of using vinegar in pickled food?

Prevent the growth of bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid liquid leaking from mixed ingredients when preserving food in vinegar?

To prevent the concentration of vinegar from being diluted Signup and view all the answers

Which process refers to making ingredients into a form that is convenient to eat without necessarily cooking them with heat?

Shaping and Arranging Signup and view all the answers

Why is hand sanitation and hygiene control important when preparing dishes like rice balls or sushi?

As these foods are later consumed without heat processing or sterilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using disposable gloves when shaping rice balls or sushi by hand?

To maintain hygiene and prevent contamination Signup and view all the answers

In preparing pickled food, what can happen if the liquid from mixed ingredients leaks and dilutes the vinegar concentration?

Bacteria may spread easily Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of marinating raw ingredients according to the text?

To season the raw ingredients Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a main task of basic preparation processes as stated in the text?

Sterilizing raw materials Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main tasks of basic preparation processes related to cutting raw ingredients?

Throwing away parts not to be eaten before cutting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is NOT listed as a main task of basic preparation processes?

Sterilizing raw materials using high heat Signup and view all the answers

What does calculating the required amounts for cooking involve according to the text?

Taking out only the necessary ingredients from storage Signup and view all the answers

Why do basic preparation processes include cutting raw ingredients into required shapes?

To make them easier to eat and visually appealing Signup and view all the answers

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