Knife Basics
This tool is ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping.
What is Chef's knife?
The correct abbreviation for tablespoon.
What is a Tbsp or T?
This means dividing food into smaller parts, using a tool with a sharp blade.
What is cutting?
A mixture containing flour and liquid, thin enough to pour.
What is batter?
To soften a fat, especially butter, by beating it at room temperature. Butter and sugar are often creamed together, making a smooth, soft paste
What is to cream?
When washing dishes you should never place knives in the ______________.
What is sink water?
The equivalent of teaspoons to 1 tablespoon.
What is 3 teaspoons?
The fingers of the hand that is NOT holding the knife, should be?
What is the claw?
To combine ingredients usually by stirring
What is to mix?
A Chinese cooking technique vegetables in a small amount of oil in a wok.
What is Stir Fry?
The best type of cutting board you should use.
What is plastic?
1 stick of butter = ______ cup(s)
What is 1/2 cup?
You should hold the knife...
What is in the pinch grip?
To cook and/or brown food in a small amount of hot fat.
What is to saute?
To mash foods until perfectly smooth by hand, by rubbing through a sieve or food mill, or by whirling in a blender or food processor.
What is to puree?
This safety techinque helps eliminate the chance of having an unsafe knife.
What is sharpening?
1 cup = ______ oz = ______ Tbsp
What is 8 ounces and 16 tablespoons?
Put this under the cutting board to prevent slipping.
What is a wet dishcloth or paper towel?
To cook slowly in liquid over low heat at a temperature of about 180°
What is to simmer?
To incorporate a delicate substance, such as whipped cream or beaten egg whites, into another substance without releasing air bubbles.
What is to fold-in?
Knife blades are sharpened periodically with a sharpening appliance called _______________.
What is a straightening steel?
How many quarts and pints are in a gallon?
What is 4 quarts and 8 pints?
You should do this to rounded food, such as a potato?
What is cut a thin slice from the bottom so it sits flat?
To flavor and moisturize pieces of meat, poultry, seafood or vegetable by soaking them in or brushing them with a liquid mixture of seasonings
What is to marinate?
To decorate a dish both to enhance its appearance and to provide a flavorful foil. Parsley, lemon slices, raw vegetables, chopped chives, and other herbs can be used.
What is garnish?