Kitchen Safety
What is the safest way to hold a knife when cutting food?
Bear grip / fingers curled under
Which food group is the body’s main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What cooking method uses dry heat inside an oven?
Baking or roasting.
How many basic tastes do humans have?
Five
What kitchen tool is used to measure liquid ingredients accurately?
Measuring jug (liquid measuring cup).
What should you do first if you cut yourself in the kitchen?
Stop, wash the wound, apply pressure and cover with a bandage.
Name one food that is high in protein
Chicken, eggs, beans, tofu, fish, beef.
What does “sauté” mean?
Cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat.
Name one of the five basic tastes.
Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami.
What tool is used to strain water from pasta or vegetables?
Colander.
Why should you keep raw meat separate from other foods?
To prevent cross-contamination and food poisoning.
Which food group should make up the largest portion of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating plate?
Vegetables and legumes.
What is the purpose of seasoning food?
To enhance flavour.
Which sense contributes the most to flavour?
Smell
What kitchen tool is used to flip foods like pancakes or burgers?
Spatula
What temperature danger zone allows bacteria to grow quickly?
Between 5°C and 60°C.
What nutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Protein.
What does it mean to “dice” a vegetable?
Cut into small cubes.
What word describes how food feels in your mouth?
Texture.
What is a whisk mainly used for in cooking?
Mixing ingredients and incorporating air (e.g., eggs, batter).
Name one safe way to prevent burns when cooking.
Use oven mitts, turn pot handles inward, avoid steam, etc.
Name one diet-related disease linked to poor eating habits.
Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity.
What cooking reaction creates browning and flavour when food is cooked at high heat?
The Maillard reaction.
What taste is commonly associated with foods high in protein like meat or mushrooms?
Umami.
What piece of equipment is used to check if meat has reached a safe internal temperature?
Food thermometer.