Herbs & Spices
Fresh herbs should be added at this point of the cooking process.
What is, at the end
These items do not alter the neutral flavour of food, instead they enhance it.
What are, seasonings.
This method of dry cooking involves placing food in an enclosed environment and uses no fat or liquid.
What is Baking or Roasting.
Boiling, the cooking technique where food is submerged in water is only done at this temperature.
What is, 100 degrees Celsius.
Culture, in our classroom, is defined as this.
What is, the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
Herbs are this part of plants that grow in mild climates.
What is, the leaves and stems
What is, the flavouring.
This category of items, though viscous, does not count as a liquid in culinary terms.
Boiling is an example of this method of heat transfer.
What is, natural convection.
Terroir, a wine making term, meaning the combination of factors, including soil, climate, and environment, that gives a wine its distinctive character, is relevant to our understanding of culture because of this reason.
What is, our culture is heavily influenced by our climate and environment which leads to the variations between cultures, even when using similar foods or techniques.
Spices are only found in this form.
What is, dried.
This is the most widely used spice in the world.
What is, pepper.
The difference between sauteing, pan frying and deep frying is this.
The amount of oil placed in the pan, relative to the food being cooked.
Blanching, meaning to cook without colour, is a two-step process that has these benefits. (Name 2)
What are to, precook foods before being frozen, soften herbs, lock in colour of food, preserve nutrients, remove excess salt, remove bloods from meats, remove strong flavours from meats.
Acculturation is this process.
Dried herbs should be stored away from these degrading factors. (Name 3)
What are, Heat, sunlight, moisture, air
When zesting a lemon to add to a dish, you must avoid this white section of the fruit.
What is, the Pith
When pan-frying, this step, that isn't found in deep frying or sauteing, is necessary to ensure that food is properly cooked.
What is, to flip or turn the food over.
This enclosed cooking method is considered the healthiest way to cook.
What is, steaming.
When cutting vegetables it's important to have uniformity in size because of this reason.
What is, an even, or similar cooking time.
Dried herbs and spices should be replaced at this approximate interval.
What is, Yearly.
In cooking it is important to use this method to ensure food is properly seasoned.
What is, to season throughout.
Food should be pulled out of the oven before it is fully cooked because of this phenomenon.
What is carryover cooking.
Simmering foods can be a preferential way of cooking, depending on the food because of these reasons. (Name 1)
What are, less shrinkage of food, less evaporation , less likely to destroy fragile foods.
Condiments are defined as this.
What are flavoured sauces designed to accompany a meal.