Knife Skills
What are the key parts of a chop?
- Fingers curled into a claw
- Big cuts straight down
- Knife is lifted between chops
Where should your knife be when you are not using it?
Directly on your cooking bench, in a visible place, with no parts sticking over the edge.
What is pesto made out of?
Typically Basil, Pine nuts, and Cheese
What is Carnitas?
Pulled pork or "Little Meat"
What is Carne Asada?
Grilled meat, usually beef
What is it called when you rock the knife back and forth over herbs or other foods to chop them very finely?
A mince or a cross chop
What do you do once you've finished using a part of the kitchen?
Clean up!!
What pasta sauce is made from cheese and cream?
Alfredo Sauce
What are Home Fries?
Fried potato chunks
What is Venison?
Deer cooked to eat!
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Where should you stand when opening an oven?
To the side until the hot air gets out
What herb is chimichurri made out of?
Usually Parsley of Cilantro
What is Sauerkraut?
Pickled Cabbage?
Bonus for where it's from!
What is Squab?
Pigeon cooked to eat!
Which knife is a chefs knife?
Big knife with a curved blade
How do you stop a grease fire?
Smother it with a fire blanket or lid
What makes Bolognese different from Tomato Sauce?
Ground meat is added
What are Wontons?
Dumplings
What is Escargot?
Snails cooked to eat!
What does it mean to julienne herbs?
A special way of cutting big leaves like basil or mint. To julienne you stack the leaves, fold them in half, and then slice them
What might happen if you lift a hot tray out of the oven with a wet cloth?
A steam burn
What is a sauce made the same way as mayonnaises except with melted butter instead of oil?
Hollandaise Sauce
What is Sashimi?
Raw Fish
What is Foie Gras?
Duck liver