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What are the ingredients in a roux?
flour and butter
what is another name for a white sauce?
bēchamel sauce
why would you add nutmeg to a white sauce?
brings out the flavour
why should you cook the flour in the white sauce before adding in milk?
otherwise it will taste pasty / chalk-like
how many mls in a 1/4 cup?
62.5ml
what are the 2 ingredients of pan gravy?
drippings of meat, and thickened with flour
What type of soup is finished by adding cream?
Cream soup
Why would you use a blue plaster instead of a regular plaster?
So it stands out if it falls off and lands in the food.
what is jus made of?
the juices of meat
What sauce is made from roast meat juices and fat, and then thickened with flour?
pan gravy
If you have 1 cup of soup and you minus a quarter of a cup from that cup, how many mls are you left with?
187.5mls (I'll accept 187mls)
what are the ingredients of veloute sauce?
flour, butter, and stock
name 3 types of fats that you can use to make a roux
butter, oil, animal fats(like lard / chicken fat)
what type of soup is thickened by blending its main ingredients?
pureed soup
What is the ingredient difference between a white and a brown sauce?
white sauces use milk, brown sauces use beef/veal stock to create a smooth sauce
What soup is made from a well-flavoured stock containing diced ingredients?
Broth soup
name 2 pureed soups
pumpkin / pea / tomato / potato
What is the "danger zone" temperature range where harmful bacteria grow most rapidly on food?
5°C to 60°C
What is a reduction method (when making a sauce)?
its the process of simmering or boiling a liquid (uncovered) so that the water content evaporates
When washing your hands before preparing food, what is the minimum recommended time you should scrub with soap and warm water?
60 seconds
If a pan catches fire on the stovetop, what is the safest immediate action to take?
Slide a lid or baking tray over the pan and turn off the heat source.
What is considered the safest way to store raw meat in a home refrigerator?
On the bottom shelf in a sealed container.
Why is a dull kitchen knife considered more dangerous than a sharp kitchen knife?
It can easily slip off the food and cut your fingers.
Can you accurately tell if food is safe to eat by looking at it, smelling it, or tasting it?
No, harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning usually cannot be smelled, tasted, or seen.
What should you do immediately after using an electrical kitchen appliance like a blender or toaster?
Turn it off, unplug it with dry hands, and let it cool down before cleaning.