Cooking with Whole Grains
This small, protein-rich grain is often mistaken for a seed and is a staple in South American cuisine.
What is quinoa?
On a nutrition label, this section tells you the amount of food for which the listed nutrient values apply.
What is the serving size?
This knife cut produces uniform, cube-shaped pieces and is commonly used for vegetables like carrots and potatoes.
What is a dice?
This vitamin, found in carrots and sweet potatoes, is essential for good vision.
What is Vitamin A?
This mineral, commonly found in dairy products, helps maintain strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
Whole grains like brown rice and quinoa often require this cooking method, which involves absorbing liquid at a controlled temperature.
What is simmering?
On ingredient lists, sugar can be disguised under names like sucrose, high fructose corn syrup, and this common natural sweetener.
What is honey?
This French term refers to long, thin matchstick-style cuts, often used for potatoes and vegetables.
What is julienne?
This vitamin, often found in citrus fruits, helps support the immune system and promote collagen production.
What is Vitamin C?
This mineral is necessary for transporting oxygen in the blood and is found in foods like spinach and red meat.
What is iron?
Whole grains are a good source of this type of carbohydrate, which helps with digestion and promotes fullness.
What is fiber?
A nutrient with a Daily Value percentage of 20% or higher is considered to be in this category of nutrient content.
What is high?
This part of the knife should remain in contact with the cutting board to maintain control while chopping.
What is the tip (or heel)?
A lack of Vitamin D can lead to this bone disease, which causes soft and weak bones.
What is rickets?
This mineral, commonly found in bananas, helps regulate muscle contractions and fluid balance in the body.
What is potassium?
This whole grain is often used as a substitute for rice and is the key ingredient in tabbouleh salad.
What is bulgur?
The total number of calories listed on a nutrition label applies to this specific measurement.
What is one serving?
This knife cut is finer than a dice and is commonly used for garlic and onions.
What is a mince?
A lack of Vitamin C can lead to this disease, historically common among sailors.
What is scurvy?
This mineral, often paired with calcium, helps maintain bone density and is found in nuts and seeds.
What is magnesium?
This whole grain is commonly used to make a warm breakfast porridge and can be rolled, steel-cut, or instant.
What is oatmeal?
This macronutrient, essential for muscle repair and growth, is measured in grams on a nutrition label.
What is protein?
The safest way to hold food while cutting is by using this hand position, which keeps fingertips tucked in.
What is the claw grip?
This B vitamin, also known as folate, is crucial for preventing birth defects and is found in leafy greens.
What is Vitamin B9 (or folic acid)?
A deficiency of this mineral can lead to goiter, a condition affecting the thyroid gland.
What is iodine?