Baking Methods
What baking method do you mix the wet and dry ingredients seperately?
Muffin method
What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands for?
20 seconds
This popular Japanese dish is made of rice, raw fish, and vegetables.
Sushi
This tool is used for flipping or turning food in a pan or on the grill.
Spatula
How do you fold ingredients together?
Gently combine ingredients into a mixture using a spatula in a folding motion to avoid deflation.
What baking method do you cut solid fat (usually butter) into dry ingredients?
Biscuit method
What do you never ever put on a grease fire?
Water
This is a creamy, flavorful dip or spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
Hummus
This tool, commonly used in baking, helps to evenly distribute flour, sugar, or other dry ingredients.
Sifter
What are stiff peaks when referring to whipped cream or egg whites?
Beating cream or eggs with a whisk or electric mixer until it thickens and forms peaks that stand upright.
What baking method do you cream together solid fat (usually butter) and sugar before adding to dry ingredients?
Conventional cake method
What temperature should you cook chicken to so that it is safe to eat?
165 degrees Fahrenheit
This Korean dish is made from fermented vegetables, typically napa cabbage, flavored with a variety of seasonings including garlic, ginger, chili pepper, fish sauce, and salt.
Kimchi
This utensils, often used in soups, has a long handle and a deep bowl.
Ladle
What is al dente when referring to pasta?
Pasta that is cooked firm to the bite, not soft or soggy.
What baking method do you combine the ingredients on the stovetop?
Choux pastry method
Name three ways to prevent burns in the kitchen.
Use oven mitts, turn pot handles inward, be cautious with hot liquids, use the right size element for the pot, use long tongs or spatulas to flip food, etc.
What is the key ingredient in mole sauce?
Chocolate and chili peppers
What is the proper utensil for pasta or noodles?
Slotted spoon
What is the difference between a julienne cut and a mince cut?
Julienne is a long matchstick cut and a mince is a very small square shaped cut.
What baking method do you beat egg whites to stiff peak stage and then fold into dry ingredients?
Foam cake method
What are two things you can put on a grease fire to put it out?
Class K fire extinguisher, baking soda, salt, fire blanket, pot lid.
This spicy Indian dish typically consists of a meat or vegetable base in a rich, curry sauce.
Tikka masala
What is a pastry cutter used for?
Combining cold fats into dry ingredients.
What is mise en place?
Hint: we do this every lab day.
Preparing and organizing all ingredients and tools before starting to cook.