Potatoes
Grains
Pasta
Cooking Methods
100

This type of potato is high in starch and has a dry texture. They are light and fluffy when cooked.

What is mealy potatoes?

100

This method is different from simmering because the aromatics are  sweated and the grains of rice are coated with the fat before liquid is added

What is pilaf?

100

If the recipe calls for cooking pasta _______, you should continue cooking until the pasta is fully cooked, but not soft and mushy

What is al dente?

100

Water should be brought to a full ______ before adding pasta.

What is boil?

200

This term describes a tool for cutting potatoes into a waffle shape.

What is gaufrette?

200

To simmer a measured amount of grain in a measured amount of liquid in a covered pot for the appropriate time for the grain.

What is simmering?

200

The two ingredients typically found in pasta.

What is flour and liquid?

200

This method includes sautee-ing the grain in hot fat. Then, hot liquid is added and the grain is simmered without stirring.

What is the pilaf method?

300
Potatoes are generally classified in two ways.

What is mealy and waxy?

300

Keep rice at an active simmer while stirring; continually add hot seasoned liquid in small amounts until rice is tender.

What is risotto?
300
Immediately after dough is kneaded, it is this consistency.

What is elastic?

300

This method includes a large amount of slightly salted water is brought to a boil and the product is added 

What is the boiling method?

400

Red bliss and Austrian crescent are this type of potato.

What is waxy?

400

This food is typically made from ground grains such as wheat, rice, & buckwheat

What is pasta?

400

This is how you know if your pasta is done.

What is remove a piece and taste?

400

This is the most popular way to serve potatoes in the U.S.

What is deep-fried?

500

This term means to partially cook.

What is parcook?

500

This ensures a properly cooked grain.

What is proportion of liquid?

500

This pasta is delicate & requires short cooking time because no hydration is required.

What is fresh pasta?

500

Butter and vegetable oil are examples of this.

What is fats?