Vegetable Types
Broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage belong to what vegetable family?
Cruciferous (cabbage family)
Name two examples of fruit vegetables.
Tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, eggplants, avocados
Name one leafy green used in salads besides lettuce.
Spinach, kale, chard, collards, mustard greens, herbs
Should potatoes be stored in the refrigerator? Why or why not?
No-cold converts starch to sugar
What tool helps prevent cross-contamination when cutting vegetables?
What appetizer consists of raw whole or sliced vegetables often served with dip?
Crudités
What compound in chili peppers gives them their heat?
Capsaicin
Carrots
At what temperature should ripening vegetables like tomatoes and avocados be stored?
65-70 F
What process happens when you microwave vegetables possible.
Molecule vibration produces steam.
Why are avocados, cucumbers, and peppers botanically fruits?
They develop from flowers and contain seeds.
Why should corn be eaten soon after harvest?
Sugars convert to starch, making it less sweet and chewy
Why should leeks be soaked before use?
They trap sandy soil between layers.
What should be removed from root vegetables before storage?
Leafy tops.
Before deep-frying slow-cooking vegetables, what should be done?
Blanching
What vitamin is specially high in green leafy vegetables?
Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Vitamin C
Snow peas and sugar snap peas are often used in what type of cooking?
Asian cooking
Which has more sugar and moisture: yams or sweet potatoes?
Yams.
Fresh vegetables are graded before what process?
Before shipping
What's the difference between braising and stewing vegetables?
Braising uses less liquid, stewing covers vegetables.
What category of vegetables includes asparagus, celery, and artichokes?
Stem vegetables
Beans eaten whole in pods differ from which shelled beans?
Lima beans, fava beans
What characteristic shows a quality artichoke?
Tightly closed outer leaves, not soft when squeezed.
Why are restaurants interested in local produce?
Lower cost, freshness, guest demand
What modern method cooks vegetables in vacuum-sealed bags at controlled temps for long times?
Sous vide.