Knife Skills
When cutting vegetables, such as an onion, what chopping method should you use for your off hand?
Claw Method.
While washing the dishes, alongside dish soap, what type of water should you use?
Hot water.
how do you use a knife so that you cannot cut yourself?
curl your fingers.
If you burn yourself from boiling water, you should immediately:
run the affected area under cold water
what should you wear while removing or putting anything in the oven?
Oven mitts
What should you put under a cutting board before cutting and what is this method called?
A wet towel and it’s called anchoring the cutting board.
Where should you place a kitchen knife when you want to wash it?
Nearby the sink
What sickness can you get from raw chicken
Salmonella
when you cut yourself while dicing onions you should:
clean the wound and stop the bleeding
what will happen if you leave a pot on a heat element with nothing inside?
The pot will melt.
What is a pairing knife used for?
Skinning and cutting smaller and tender vegetables.
What should you do before cooking or cutting and meats, fruits, or vegetables?
Wash them in hot water
What heat setting should you boil water on?
High
If there is a fire in the microwave you should:
unplug the microwave and close the door
what should you have under your cutting board while in use?
a damp towel or cloth
When transporting a knife from one side of the kitchen to another, how should you hold it?
By your hip, tip facing down, and blade facing forward.
How do you dispose cooking oil?
Put small amounts into your compost bin everyday till you have disposed it all.
What should you do first before slicing an apple
cut the bottom off
If your hair catches on fire you should:
extinguish the fire with a towel or another thick material
How should you carry a knife when walking?
Keep the blade pointed towards the floor, by your hip
What are 9 different types of knife cuts?
Dice, Julienne, Mince, Chiffonade, Chop, Brunoise, Rondelle, Batonnet, Paysanne.
How do you clean a burnt cast iron pan?
Apply baking soda, coarse salt and water and bring to a boil. Scrub off stains.
what term is used to describe pasta that has been cooked enough
Al Dente
when there is an oil fire you should:
add either salt or baking soda as an extinguisher, and cover the fire with a metal lid, ensuring that the heat source is turned off
What is the best way to remove a pot lid?
Use the pot lid as a shield from the steam.