Curry 101
What is the main ingredient in coconut milk?
Extracted coconut flesh mixed with water.
What food group does rice belong to?
Grains
Which South Asian country is especially associated with many historic curry traditions?
India.
What is cross-contamination?
The transfer of harmful microorganisms from one food or surface to another.
What vegetable often makes your eyes water when you chop it?
Onion
What does sauté mean?
Cooking food quickly in a small amount of fat over relatively high heat.
What liquid is most commonly used to cook rice?
Water
True or false: Curry is one single traditional recipe.
False
Should raw chicken ever be washed before cooking?
No. Washing spreads bacteria through splashing water.
What small, pungent bulb is divided into cloves?
Name one common ingredient in Thai red curry paste.
Red chilies, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, or shallots.
What is the main difference between brown and white rice?
Brown rice retains the bran and germ; white rice has them removed.
What is one reason curry traditions differ around the world?
Local ingredients, migration, trade, colonization, and regional cooking practices.
Where should raw chicken be stored in the refrigerator?
On the bottom shelf, below ready-to-eat foods.
What is an aromatic in cooking?
An ingredient used to add aroma and build flavor, such as onion, garlic, or ginger.
What is the purpose of browning chicken?
To develop deeper flavor through the Maillard reaction.
Why is rice often rinsed before cooking?
To remove excess surface starch and sometimes dust or debris.
How did curry spread to Japan?
Through British influence during the Meiji era.
What is the minimum safe internal temperature for chicken?
165°F (74°C).
What spicy, fragrant rhizome is commonly used in Asian cooking?
Ginger Root
What does umami mean?
A savory taste associated with compounds such as glutamate.
What is the name of the long-grain fragrant rice commonly served with Thai curry?
Jasmine Rice
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What should you do after cutting raw chicken before preparing vegetables on the same cutting board?
Wash, rinse, and sanitize the board and utensils, or use clean replacements.
What citrus-scented stalk is commonly used in Thai curry paste?
Lemongrass