Cooking Techniques
What is the technique of cooking food quickly in a hot pan with a small amount of oil?
What is sautéing?
What is the primary ingredient in a traditional risotto?
What is Arborio rice?
What is the name of the Japanese dish made of vinegared rice and raw fish?
What is sushi?
What kitchen tool is used to measure ingredients by volume, such as flour or sugar?
What is a dry measuring cup?
What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking poultry to ensure it is safe to eat?
What is 165°F (74°C)?
What is the process of immersing food in boiling water briefly cook the product or loosen the skin of produce?
What is blanching?
Which herb is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine and has a flavor described as earthy and slightly minty?
What is rosemary?
In which country did the dish “paella” originate?
What is Spain?
What is the name of the device used to chop, mince, and blend ingredients?
What is a robot coupe? (Or food processor)
What is the proper method for thawing frozen food safely
What is thawing in the refrigerator?
What is under cold running water?
What is part of the cooking process?
What is microwave for immediate cooking?
What technique involves cooking food in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid over low heat?
What is braising?
What type of flour is used to make pizza dough?
What is bread flour?
What is the name of the French dish consisting of a creamy custard that's burned?
What is a crème brûlée?
What is the name of the device used to blend and liquefy ingredients?
What is a blender?
What should you use to avoid cross-contamination between raw meat and vegetables during prep?
What are separate cutting boards?
What is the method of cooking food in an oven with dry heat?
What is baking?
What is the name of the fruit that is also known as a “Chinese gooseberry”?
What is a kiwi?
What is the traditional Indian bread that is cooked in a tandoor oven?
What is naan?
What tool can be used to scrap flour, cut dough, or clean off work benches?
What is Bench Scraper?
What is the term for the practice of washing hands thoroughly before cooking?
What is good personal hygiene?
What technique involves cooking food in a vacuum-sealed bag in a water bath at a precise temperature?
What is sous-vide?
What spice is derived from the dried stigma of a flower and is known for its use in paella?
What is saffron?
Which country is known for its dish “pho,” a noodle soup made with broth, rice noodles, and meat?
What is Vietnam?
What is the name of a conical very fine mesh strainer?
What is a chinois?
What is the name for the process of cooling hot food quickly to prevent bacterial growth?
What is the ice bath method or rapid cooling?