Culinary Techniques
What is the process of chopping vegetables into small pieces called?
What is dicing?
What is the first step you should take if you cut yourself while cooking?
What is to apply pressure to stop the bleeding?
What does "al dente" mean when referring to pasta?
What is firm to the bite?
What nutrient is primarily responsible for energy production in the body?
What is carbohydrates?
What cooking method involves submerging food in hot oil?
What is frying?
Which knife technique involves cutting food into thin strips?
What is julienne?
What does the acronym PASS stand for in relation to using a fire extinguisher?
What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep?
What term is used to describe a mixture of flour and water used as a thickening agent?
What is a slurry?
Which vitamin is known for its role in promoting healthy vision?
What is Vitamin A?
What is the term for cooking food using steam?
What is steaming?
Name the technique used to cook food slowly in a small amount of fat over low heat.
What is braising?
What should you do if you spill something on the floor while cooking?
What is to clean it up immediately to prevent slips?
What is the culinary term for a dish that is cooked quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat?
What is stir-frying?
What is the term for a diet that includes a variety of foods from all food groups?
What is a balanced diet?
What cooking method involves cooking food in an oven with dry heat?
What is baking?
What is the term for mixing fat and flour together to create a thickening agent for sauces?
What is a roux?
How should you properly handle a sharp knife to avoid injury?
What is to always cut away from your body?
What does "mise en place" mean in the culinary world?
What is everything in its place?
Which mineral is essential for bone health?
What is calcium?
What is the technique called that involves cooking food over an open flame?
What is grilling?
What is the culinary term for cooking food in a vacuum-sealed bag in a water bath?
What is sous vide?
What is the safe minimum internal temperature for cooking poultry?
What is 165°F?
What is the term for the cooking method that uses dry heat in an oven?
What is roasting?
What is the daily recommended intake of water for an average adult?
What is about 8 cups or 2 liters?
What is the method of cooking food in liquid at a low temperature called?
What is poaching?