Measuring and Math
When Measuring 1 cup of milk, what tool would you use?
A Liquid Measuring Cup
This tool is used to scrape down the sides of bowls and containers.
Rubber Scraper
To cook something in an oven, is what cooking term?
Bake
How long should you wash your hands before touching food items?
20 seconds
How many essential nutrients are there?
True or False.
When measuring a liquid, you need to lift up the cup and check if the measurement is correct.
False! This would cause inaccurate measurement.
This tool is used to whip and incorporate air into food items.
Whisk
To soak in an acid-oil mixture, is what cooking term?
Marinate
If you spill something in the kitchen, what should you do?
Clean it up right away!
Name a source of Protein.
Meat, Eggs, Cheese, Beans
How many tablespoons in 1/2 C?
This tool is a small knife, used to make detailed cuts and cut small items like cherry tomatoes.
Paring Knife
To cook in a small amount of fat. Over medium/high heat, is what cooking term?
Saute
Name one way to prevent cross contamination.
Use seperate, clean utensils.
Store meat on the bottom of the fridge.
Never mix ready to eat foods, with raw foods.
This nutrient helps insulate our body, rebuild cell membranes, and cushions our organs.
Fat!
How would you measure 2/3 cup of flour?
Using your 1/3 cup measuring cup, you would do it 2 times. Fluff the flour, scoop it into the cup, heap, then level off.
This tool is used to drain water from pasta or wash vegetables.
Colander
What does it mean to "simmer"
Cook over low heat until tiny bubbles rise to the surface.
Name one way to put out a grease fire.
Smother it with the lid, baking soda, NEVER water!
Name a mineral.
Iron, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Zinc.
How would you measure out HALF of 3/4 C?
6 Tablespoons.
This tool is used to "Cut in"
Pastry Blender
To cook very close to a high heat source, is what cooking term?
This is done in the oven!
Broil
What is the range of temperature that makes up the Danger Zone?
40-140 degrees. Keep cold food below 40, and hot food above 140.
What is the difference between a complex carbohydrate vs a simple carbohydrate?
Complex carbs give you lasting and consistent energy. A simple carb adds sugar to our body and gives you quick energy, but it fades fast.