Terms
What is measured in Scoville units?
Spiciness
Knife used for general work in the professional kitchen.
What is Chef knife
What is your FIRST task when entering a kitchen?
Wash your hands
Is an avocado a FRUIT or a VEGETABLE?
Fruit
Bacon is made from WHAT cut of pork?
Cooking Mama
In the kitchen brigade, what title is often "Second in command?"
Sous Chef
What is the difference between “Best Before” date and “Expired Date”?
Best before can still be used past listed date, expired date is considered unsafe.
Name Three pasta shapes
angel hair, spaghetti, fussili, orchetti, ravioli, lasagna, rigatoni, macaroni, toretellini, fettuccine etc.
Should you add oil to pasta water?
No, stops it from sticking to the sauce as well
What does it mean to brûlée?
To burn
Spell the category without looking
restaurants
How can you tell if an egg is fresh if you have thrown out the package?
Place an egg in a cup of water. If it sits on the bottom, it is fresh. If it floats to the top, the egg is older and it may be best to throw it out.
This fermented cabbage is a staple in German and Polish households- often served with alongside pork.
Sauerkraut
TRUE or FALSE: Tomatoes and Potatoes are both members of the nightshade family
TRUE
What is braising?
Cooking large cuts of meat with a small amount of liquid in a covered dish.
What is the highest number of Michelin Stars a restaurant can receive?
Three
This is the maximum amount of time perishable foods can be kept at room temperature
2 hours
This rare wild fungus is prized for it's aroma and is often sliced fresh in high-end restaurants
Truffles
Which Mother Sauce contains egg yolks and butter?
Hollandaise
What is chutney?
A savory condiment made from slow-cooked fruits or vegetables, vinegar, and spices
According to the Guinness Book of Records, where is the world's oldest restaurant located?
Madrid, Spain
What is the appropriate internal temperature required to serve ground chicken?
165 Fahrenheit
This type of steak is cut from the beef tenderloin
Filet Mignon
What three vegetables are considered essential aromatics for things like soup?
Carrot, Celery, and Onion