Kitchen basics
How many 4ths are in a cup?
4
What is the first step when you walk into a kitchen?
Wash your hands
Why do we practice food safety?
To prevent food borne illnesses
What kind of utensil is used to scrape batter out of the bowl?
Spatula
What vegetable is used to make pickles?
Cucumber
Chopping, dicing, and julienning is all done with what tool?
A knife
Why do you wear close toed shoes?
To prevent injuries
What causes food poisoning?
Eating/drinking contaminated foods
What utensil is used for measuring small amounts of ingredients?
A measuring spoon
What is the main ingredient in guacamole
Avocado
Bread, cake, cookies, and pastries are all order what cooking term?
Baking
What is the last thing you do after you are done cooking?
Clean up
What do you do with your lettuce and your vegetables before you chop them up?
Rinse them
What utensil is used for lifting poached eggs?
A slotted spoon
What gas does baking sofa release when baked?
Carbon dioxide
This term refers to water when it hits 100 degrees?
Boiling
How do you walk with a knife?
With the blade facing towards the floor
What internal temperature does chicken have to meet to be fully cooked?
165F or 74C
What are two types of forks?
A salad fork and a dinner fork
What is the essential ingredient in bread and cakes that provides structure?
Flour
What kind of knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife?
A dull knife
What chemical do you add the the water in the sink?
What temperature does food have to be in between to be in the “danger zone”?
39.2F (4 Celsius) and 140F ( 60 Celsius)
What side of the plates does the fork go on?
The left side
How many ingredients are in the mystery baskets on the show chop?
4 mystery ingredients