Cheese
What Cheese is known as the king of all Cheeses?
Parmigianino Reggiano
Name the type of rice used to make Risotto.
Arborio
The majority of cured meats in Italy are made from this animal...
Pigs!
What section of italy is known for its seafood?
Sardinia
The fully cooked internal temperature of meatballs containing ground beef is ?
155℉.
What cheese is known for its blue quality, but not as strong as Maytag?
Gorgonzola
True or False:
When Risotto is finished and plated, it should have a very smooth and creamy consistency.
TRUE
What cut of pork is used to make prosciutto.
The Leg/Ham.
If you were hunting for truffles, you would want to look in Piemonte or Tuscany?
Piemonte
True or False:
The more a meatball mixture is mixed, the more tender and airy the final mixture will be.
FALSE!!!!
Mozzarella Cheese stuffed with clotted Cream is Called?
Burrata
When boiling Raviolis, an_____ _______will make your raviolis separate when cooking.
air pocket
What cured meat is THE most popular pizza topping world-wide?
Pepperoni
What region of Italy did pizza napoletana originate?
NAPLES
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What is the purpose of adding breadcrumbs to meatballs? To help retain.......
HINT: ITS TWO THINGS...
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Moisture and Tenderness.
Gorgonzola Cheese has a _______ flavor
STRONG
When cooking Risotto what temperature should the stock be when added?
Hot/Simmer
What chilies are used to make cured meats spicy and give it an orange/red color.
Calabrian Chilies.
Calabrian chilies can be found in what region of Italy?
Calabria!!
Which cooking method creates the best balance of browning, moisture, and flavor in meatballs.
PAN SEARING
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What Part of Italy is Known for its Parmigiano Reggiano? SPELLING MUST BE CORRECT!!!
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Emilio Romagna
After your raviolis are added to the boiling water. They will start to ___when they are halfway cooked.
Float.
This cured meat is made from the jowl(cheek) of a pig.
Guanciale
You can find the best veal in?
Sicily!
What is the purpose of cooking a small test portion of meatball mixture before shaping and cooking the rest?
To correct seasoning balance before all of the meatball mixture is cooked.