Kitchen Safety & Sanitation
Why is it important to wash your hands before cooking?
To prevent the spread of bacteria
How many teaspoons are in one tablespoon
3
What does it mean to sauté vegetables?
Cook quickly in fat over medium-high heat
What does baking powder do in a recipe?
Helps the batter rise by producing gas - makes it PUFF
What tool is used to level dry ingredients?
Metal Spatula
What is the proper way to clean a knife?
By hand, carefully with hot soapy water
What tool would you use to measure 75 mL of oil and how?
A liquid measuring cup at eye level
What does it mean to dice something?
Cut into small, even cube shapes
Why do we knead yeast dough?
To develop gluten for structure
What is a rubber spatula used for?
Scraping batter or dough from a bowl
How can you prevent cross-contamination, besides washing your hands?
Use separate cutting boards for meat and vegetables
What’s the correct way to measure flour
Spoon it, and level it off
How is simmering different from boiling?
Simmering has gentle bubbles just below boiling point
What two things does yeast need to grow? Must answer this before 400
Warmth and sugar/food source
What is the most common knife used for chopping and slicing?
Chef’s knife
Name one reason it’s dangerous to leave knives in the sink.
Someone could reach in and get cut.
What tool would you use to measure 2½ cups of sugar?
Dry measuring cups
What does a whisk do best?
Incorporates air quickly and evenly
Why is each of those things important to yeast growth?
Warmth activates it, sugar feeds it
Match each knife with its best use:Chef’s Knife, Paring Knife, Serrated Knife
Large cuts, small fruits, bread respectively
What should you do if there is a fire in your frying pan?
2 options
Use Baking soda or cover with a lid
Convert: 135 mL = ? in imperial units
½ cup + 2 tsp
What is the difference between stir-frying and sautéing?
Stir-frying is done over higher heat, often in a wok with constant motion
What does the term “al dente” mean when cooking pasta?
Firm to the bite
What is a colander used for?
Draining pasta or any large food items