Vocabulary
Vocab pt. 2
Cooking Fractions and Conversions
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What does zest mean?
Zest is a food ingredient that is prepared by scraping or cutting from the rind of citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, citron, and lime.
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What does dice mean?
To cut into cubes.
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I need to double a recipe that calls for 1/2 cup of flour. How many cups of flour should I use?
1 cup of flour.
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True or false: when instant ramen was first invented, it was considered a luxury item.
True! The founder of Nissin Food spent an entire year researching and perfecting his flash-frying method as a response to the food shortage in post-war Japan.
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What does puree mean?
To grind, press or blend food into the consistency of a creamy paste or liquid.
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What is the "blood circle?"
The area within the radius of the arm and blade length combined, when using a knife, saw or axe.[1] This area can be envisioned as a sphere with a person and a sharp instrument at its center. Presumably, anyone within this radius is at risk of injury. To prevent injury to others, it is considered desirable to keep other people outside of the circle at all times.
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I need to double a recipe that calls for 3/4 cups of sugar. How many cups of sugar should I use?
1 1/2 C.
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What does "fritos" literally mean?
Fried.
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What does convection mean?
A type of oven that heats by circulating the hot air.
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What is phyllo dough?
Very thin, unleavened dough.
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How many quarts are in a gallon?
Four.
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What is the name of this food? 
Buddha's hand or fingered citron.
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What does al dente mean?
"To the tooth." Pasta that is not overcooked and still has some "bite" to it.
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What does garnish mean?
To decorate or embellish.
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1 Tablespoon is equal to how many teaspoons?
3 teaspoons.
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What is gelatin?
Gelatin is a protein made from animal collagen, usually from the bones and skins of cows and pigs.
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What do they call cupcakes in Australia?
Pattycakes.
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What is the name of a tangy jam dip often served with samosas?
Chutney.
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How many tablespoons are in a 1/4 cup?
4 Tablespoons.
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What is the official state beverage of Oregon?
Milk.