Nutrition
A science that studies nutrients found in foods and their actions in the body
A combination of onion, carrots, and celery
What is Mirepoix
1/2in x 1/2in x 1/2in (knife cut)
What is medium dice
Containing harmful substances not originally present in food
What is contaminated
Most common kitchen knife used
What is a French knife/Chefs knife
A science that studies nutrients found in foods and their actions in the body
What is a diet
A mixture of raw starch and cold liquid
What is a Slurry
1/4in x 1/4in x 1/4in (knife cut)
What is small dice
41 to 135 degrees
What is temperature danger zone
Measures temperatures
What is a thermometer
Foods we get from nature
What is whole foods
To reduce by half
What is Demi
To cut irregular shaped pieces
What is chop
In the refrigerator, running under cold water
What is the correct method of thawing foods
To cook in hot fat
Sugars, starch and fibers that function as the body's primary source of energy
What are Carbohydrates
To cook quickly in a small amount of fat
What is saute
To chop into very fine pieces
What is mince
20 seconds
To swirl a liquid in a saute pan, roast pan or other pan to dissolve cooked particles of food remaining on the bottom
What is deglaze
A unit of measure to express the amount of energy found in different foods
What are KCalories
Everything in its place
What is Mise en place
Cut into 1/4in x 1/4in x 2 1/2in sticks
What is Batonnet
The transfer of bacteria to food from another food or from equipment or work surfaces
What is cross-contamination
A hot water bath
What is a bain-marie