Measurements
How many ounces are in two tablespoons?
1
___ is the method of exposing food to direct, radiant heat from above to cook it. This cooking method cooks food very quickly and the temperature is very high.
Broiling
___ is a dry-heat cooking method, which involves cooking a small amount of fat in a hot pan while tossing ingredients around. The name is from the French verb for jumping.
Sauteing
Name one way that you might prepare a starchy potato
baking- gnocchi or baked potato
frying- fries or tater tots
boiling- potato cakes
Name one way that you would want to prepare a waxy potato
soups
salads
casseroles
How many ounces are in one cup?
8
____ is a form of cooking that involves heat applied to the surface of a food from below. this method usually involves a significant amount of direct, radiant heat.
Grilling
_____or shallow frying is a fast cooking method for small, tender cuts in a pan containing a small quantity of hot fat, oil, butter, or clarified butter. It's similar to sautéing but requires more fat and often lower temperatures.
Pan-frying
Name one type of starchy Potato
Idaho
Russet
Fingerling
Name one type of all purpose potato
Yukon Gold
Blue and Purple Potatoes
How many ounces are in one pint?
16
___ is a dry heat cooking method where hot air surrounds the food and cooks it evenly on all sides. This method usually refers to larger items.
Roasting
____ is to fry quickly over high heat in a lightly oiled pan (such as a wok) while stirring continuously.
Stir frying
What happens to potatoes if their skin is exposed to sunlight?
How should you prepare this potato?
They turn green.
The green part contains toxins. these parts should be removed before preparing.
_____ is the process by which foods (usually fruits and vegetables) are briefly submerged in boiling water and then immediately cooled, by shocking the items, to stop further cooking. Shocking cooked items is usually done in an ice water bath.
Blanching
How many ounces are in one quart?
32
___ is a dry heat cooking method where hot air surrounds the food and cooks it evenly on all sides. This method usually refers to smaller items.
Baking
_____ is a cooking method in which food is submerged in hot fat, traditionally lard but today most commonly vegetable oils.
Deep frying
What family of vegetables do potatoes belong to?
The Nightshade Family
This combination-cooking method uses both wet and dry heats: typically, the food is first **seared at a high temperature, then simmered in a covered pot in cooking liquid. It is usually used for larger cuts of meat.
Braising
How many ounces are in one gallon?
128
____ is to cook food gently in liquid below the boiling point (160-180) This method produces a delicate flavor in foods while imparting some of the liquid's flavor to the ingredient being cooked.You will not see bubbles in liquid when using this method.
poaching
______ is a cooking method that brings the liquid of a dish to just below the boiling point over lower heat(185-205 F). This method uses moderate heat to soften foods slowly over time, before gradually adding seasonings and other ingredients to the dish. You will see gentle bubbling in the liquid.
Simmering
Name one type of waxy potato
New Potatoes
Red Skinned Potatoes
Fingerlings
Potatoes are grouped into three categories. What are they?
Starchy, All purpose and waxy