Ingredients
Cutting this vegetable often makes people cry.
What is an onion?
This Japanese dish pairs seasoned rice with seafood or vegetables and is often served with soy sauce.
What is sushi?
This is the safest minimum internal temperature for cooking chicken.
What is 165°F?
This method cooks food by surrounding it with steam inside a closed pot or steamer basket.
What is steaming?
This warm spice is commonly paired with apples, pumpkin, and oatmeal.
What is cinnamon?
This red spice is the most expensive by weight, coming from the flower of a crocus and is used to color and flavor dishes.
What is saffron?
This Mexican sauce is made with dried chiles, spices, nuts or seeds, and sometimes chocolate.
What is mole?
This popular fish is often sold as steaks and has a rich, meaty texture.
What is tuna (or swordfish – accept either)?
This dry method surrounds food with hot air in an oven, usually uncovered.
What is roasting (or baking)?
This tiny black seed is often used in baking and has a strong, slightly bitter flavor.
What is poppy seed?
This red fruit is usually treated like a vegetable in cooking and is the base of many sauces.
What is a tomato?
This long, flat Italian pasta is often served with pesto or seafood.
What is linguine?
This shellfish turns bright red when cooked and is often served with melted butter.
What is lobster (or crab)?
This method cooks food quickly in a little oil or butter while keeping it moving in the pan.
What is stir-frying (or pan-frying / sautéing
This bright yellow spice comes from a root and is a key ingredient in many curry powders and mustard.
What is turmeric?
These two ingredients form the base of a classic French mirepoix (along with celery).
What are onion and carrot?
This Vietnamese soup has a clear broth, rice noodles, herbs, and usually thin slices of meat.
What is pho?
This cut of beef comes from the side of the animal and is known for being very flavorful but also tough if not cooked properly.
What is flank steak (or skirt steak)?
The method involves putting ingredients in extremely hot water to cook.
What is boiling?
This spice blend usually contains cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili and is widely used in Indian cooking.
What is curry powder?
This Japanese citrus has a distinctive floral aroma and is often used in ponzu and as a garnish for sashimi.
What is yuzu?
This Indian dish features chicken cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce and is popular worldwide.
What is butter chicken (or chicken tikka masala)?
The amount of ribs that usually come in a full rack.
What is 12?
This method briefly boils food and then plunges it into ice water to stop the cooking.
What is blanching?
This spice combines Star-anise, peppercorn, cloves, and others into one blend.
What is five spice?