Cooking Techniques
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What is the difference between boiling and simmering (+50 bonus points if you do sound effects and gestures to answer.)
Boiling is rapid bubbles; simmering is gentle, slow bubbles.
100
What does "mise en place" mean?
Everything in it's place... in other words, setting up everything before you start cooking.
100
What kitchen tool has sharp circular blades and is used to cut pizza?
Pizza cutter
100
String cheese is made out of what type of cheese?
Mozzarella
100
What food that we eat is made by bees?
Honey
200
Which is smaller? Minced or diced?
Minced.
200
Literal translation of "burrito?" (+50 bonus points if you make the sound affect that accompanies this translation)
Little donkey! Hee-haw.
200
Which kitchen tool would you use to measure small amounts of spices?
A measuring spoon
200
What fruit is also the name of a technology company?
Apple
200
True or False: A peanut is a type of nut.
False. It is a legume, part of the bean family.
300
What does it mean to grease a pan?
Coat it with fat (like butter or oil) to prevent sticking.
300
Umami is the one of the 5 tastes (the other four are sweet, salty, sour and bitter). What does it mean?
Savory
300
What do you use to strain pasta after boiling?
A colander
300
In what state did Chicago deep-dish pizza originate?
Illinois. Chicago is in Illinois.
300
What’s the spicy green stuff people either love or hate on sushi?
Wasabi
400
What does the culinary term "dredging" mean?
To lightly coat food with a dry ingredient, such as flour, cornmeal, or breadcrumbs.
400
"Pomme" means apple in French. What does "pomme de terre" mean?
"Apple of the earth," in other words, a potato. You might encounter "pommes frites," this means French fries, even though it's literal translation is fried apples.
400
What do you call the silicone brushes we use in culinary class?
Pastry brush or basting brush.
400
Which food was once used as currency by the ancient Aztecs?
Cacao (chocolate)
400
What is Oregon's official state drink? (Reminder: we're at school, this is obviously not going to be alcohol)
Milk.
500
What does it mean to "shock" vegetable?
To put in ice water immediately after boiling: stops the cooking and preserve bright color.
500
Al dente pasta is pasta that is cooked to a firm consistency. What does “al dente" translate to?
Literally translates to... "to the tooth" in Italian.
500
A zester (a tool you use to zest something) is also known as what?
A microplaner
500
What is the history behind m & m's during world war 2?
M&M’s were invented because of a military need. During WWII, M&M’s were exclusively made for the U.S. military. They were included in soldiers’ rations because:
This coating prevented the chocolate from melting in the heat—a big deal for soldiers without refrigeration.
They were portable and easy to eat on the go.
They gave soldiers a quick energy boost from sugar and chocolate.
500
What fruit should you never add to jello?
Fruits that contain high levels of proteases: Pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango, and guava