Jamaican Cuisine
What is the main fruit used to make Jamaica's national dish?
Ackee
What ingredient is commonly used to help cakes rise and become lighter in texture?
Baking Powder
What should you do before preparing or handling food?
Wash your hands
What does the culinary term “dice” mean?
To cut food into small cubes
Sushi is most strongly associated with which country?
Japan
What type of fish is traditionally used to make Jamaica's national dish?
Saltfish
What is the purpose of creaming butter and sugar together when making a cake?
To incorporate air into the mixture and create a lighter texture
What is cross-contamination?
The transfer of harmful microorganisms from one food, surface or object to another.
What does it mean to sauté food?
To cook food relatively quickly in a small amount of fat over moderate to relatively high heat.
Which country is traditionally associated with pizza and pasta?
Italy
Which traditional Jamaican food is made primarily from grated cassava and is commonly shaped into a flat, round cake?
Bammy
What is the main difference between baking soda and baking powder?
Baking soda requires an acidic ingredient to react, while baking powder contains both an acid and a base.
A student uses the same cutting board for raw chicken and salad vegetables without cleaning it between uses. What food-safety problem could occur?
Cross-contamination
What does it mean to “fold” an ingredient into a mixture?
To gently combine an ingredient with a mixture while minimizing the loss of air.
Which country is famous for the traditional dish fried rice?
China
What Jamaican dish is made by seasoned cornmeal batter until golden brown and is commonly eaten with jerk chicken?
Festival
What protein develops when wheat flour is mixed with water and worked, helping give bread its structure and elasticity?
Gluten
Why should raw meat and ready-to-eat foods be kept separate during food preparation?
To reduce the risk of harmful microorganisms from raw foods being transferred to foods that will be eaten without further cooking.
What does the culinary term “julienne” mean?
To cut food into thin, matchstick-shaped strips.
Which of the following is a traditional Italian dish?
Lasagna
What Jamaica dish is traditionally made by marinating meat in a mixture of spices, including Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme and allspice?
Jerk Chicken
Why is it important to measure baking ingredients accurately?
Baking depends on specific proportions of ingredients. Incorrect measurements can affect the texture, rise, taste and overall result of the baked product.
A refrigerator is overcrowded and food is being stored improperly. Name TWO things that should be done to reduce the risk of food contamination.
Acceptable answers include keeping foods properly covered, separating raw foods from ready-to-eat foods, storing food appropriately, avoiding overcrowding and maintaining proper refrigerator temperature.
What is the difference between simmering and boiling?
Simmering occurs at a lower temperature with gentle bubbles, while boiling occurs at a higher temperature with more vigorous bubbling.
What traditional Mexican dish consists of a tortilla filled with ingredients such as meat, beans, cheese, or vegetables?
Tacos