Kitchen Basics
What tool is used to measure liquid ingredients?
Measuring Cups
Ingredient that makes cakes rise?
Baking powder or baking soda
Country famous for sushi?
Japan
First thing before cooking?
Wash Hands
Main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocaado
What does “preheat” mean?
Heating the oven before cooking
What does sugar do besides sweeten?
Adds moisture and browning
Tacos come from which country?
Mexico
Raw chicken must be cooked to what temp?
165°F
Most popular ice cream flavor?
Vannila
What temperature is water’s boiling point?
212°F/100°C
Why are eggs used in baking?
Structure and binding
Pasta originated from?
Italy
Why separate raw meat from vegetables?
To prevent cross-contamination
Chocolate comes from what bean?
Cacao
What does dice mean in cooking?
Cut into small cubes
What happens if you overmix batter?
Tough texture
Pho is a dish from?
Vietnam
How long can food sit out safely?
2 hours
French fries originated from which country (debated)?
Belgium
Name the safest way to hold a knife?
Claw grip
Ingredient that makes cookies chewy?
Brown sugar
What cuisine is curry commonly associated with?
India
What bacteria grows in unsafe temperatures?
Bacteria in the danger zone (40–140°F)
What famous dumpling restaurant inspired our Chocolate XLB?
Din Tai Fung