What is Denser / Less Cream / Slower Churning / Warmer Storage & Serving Temp?
100
This world event caused the savory pancakes we made recently to become a critical survival food for many Japanese citizens for several years.
What is World War II?
100
The process of heating liquid to its highest possible temperature.
What is Boiling?
100
This dried and roasted seaweed is pressed into thin sheets and used for rolling sushi.
What is Nori?
200
This warm porridge made from corn meal and liquid was an important staple for working class Italians for several centuries after corn was introduced from the New World.
What is Polenta?
200
This is the intended purpose of sliced pickled ginger on a sushi plate.
What is a Palate Cleanser?
200
The process of heating a liquid to a temperature lower than for a boil, usually between 185F and 205F.
What is Simmering?
200
This sea kelp is added as a seasoning agent to broths, stocks and often the cooking water for sushi rice.
What is Kombu?
300
This style of thin-crust pizza is traditionally baked in a wood-fired brick oven.
What is Neapolitan Pizza?
300
Pronounce this word correctly: Okonomiyaki
What is Okonomiyaki?
300
The process of removing scum, grease or other impurities from the surface of a stock as it is cooking.
What is Skimming?
300
This boiled, smoked and dried fish is shaved into flakes and used to season broths and sauces.
What is Bonito?
400
This step of removing the backbone and rib cage of a chicken allows you to lay it flat on a grill or saute and cook it quickly.
What is Spatchcocking?
400
These two ingredients are simmered in water briefly to make dashi broth.
What are Bonito and Kombu?
400
This trio of vegetables (usually consisting of onions, carrots and celery) is an essential aromatic component of a stock.
What is Mirepoix?
400
This strong-tasting paste made from fermented soybeans is widely used to make soups, sauces and marinades.
What is Miso?
500
This is Mr. Orren's favorite pizza topping.
What are Anchovies?
500
Name 4 Japanese products made from soybeans.
What is Soy Sauce / Tofu / Miso / Edamame / Tamari / Natto / Kinako
500
The process of boiling bones briefly, then discarding the water that would cause the resulting stock to be cloudy.
What is Blanching?
500
This sweetened wine is used for cooking, and sometimes even pancake batter.