Measurements 1
What is the standard unit for weight in a kitchen?
Gram or ounce
What is a julienne cut?
Thin, matchstick-like strips
What is the safest way to carry a knife?
Hold it with the blade facing down at your side
What foods did indigenous Mexican people introduce?
corn, tomato, bean and squash
How many quarts are in 3 and a half gallons?
14 quarts
What does “TSP” stand for?
Teaspoon
What is the name of the cutting technique where food is chopped into cubes?
Dice
What should you always do before using a knife?
Ensure the knife is sharp and clean
What country did indigenous Mexicans develop trade routes?
America
How many pints are in 2 gallons?
16 pints
How many pints are in 3 quarts?
6 pints in 3 qarts!
1 quarts = 2 pints
What knife cut is used for thin, paper-like slices of food?
A chiffonade
What is the recommended way to hold a knife?
By the handle, with your fingers wrapped around it, thumb on one side, index finger on the other
What foods did Spanish colonizers introduce?
Wheat, dairy, chicken, pork, beef, oils and more
How many cups are in 1 and a half gallons?
24 cups
How many cups are in a gallon?
16 cups
What is the name of the cut where food is sliced into small, even pieces, often for garnishes?
Brunoise
What should you never do when chopping with a knife?
Never point the knife blade towards yourself or others
What sweet food was introduced in the 1800s?
Pan Dulce
If you have 32 cups, how many gallons do you have?
2 gallons
What is the unit of measurement for liquid volume in the United States?
Fluid ounce or cup
What type of knife is best for cutting through delicate or crusty bread?
Serrated knife
What is the proper way to sharpen a knife?
Use a sharpening stone or honing steel
What are the 3 other immigrant countries that came from Europe?
French, German, and Lebanese
How many pints are in 4 quarts?
8 pints