Food Preparation Techniques: Master the Basics of Cooking

Question 1

When chopping vegetables, how should you hold the knife correctly?

Accepted Answer

With your fingers curled under the handle

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With your thumb and index finger on the blade

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With your palm flat against the blade

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With your knuckles facing the blade

Question 2

Why do we blanch vegetables before cooking them?

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To preserve their colour and nutrients

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To remove their skins

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To make them softer

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To add flavour

Question 3

Why do we season food?

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To make it taste better

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To make it look more appetising

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To preserve it

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To add nutrients

Question 4

When chopping vegetables, how should you hold the knife for safety?

Accepted Answer

With your middle finger and thumb behind the blade

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With your thumb and index finger on the blade

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With your index finger curled under the blade

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With your hand wrapped around the handle

Question 5

Which cutting technique creates thin, even strips of food, like carrots for stir-fries?

Accepted Answer

Slicing

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Chopping

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Dicing

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Mincing

Question 6

When preparing food, what is the most important factor to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene

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Quantity

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Taste

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Appearance

Question 7

To prevent food poisoning when preparing meals, which of the following is **not** important?

Accepted Answer

Taste test food as you cook

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Wash your hands before handling food

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Cook food thoroughly

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Store food in the fridge unless cooking immediately

Question 8

When baking, what is the most accurate way to measure ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Using a kitchen scale

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Using a measuring cup

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Using a measuring spoon

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Eyeballing it

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a knife skill you will learn in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Mixing ingredients

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Chopping vegetables

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Slicing fruit

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Dicing onions

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a basic knife skill?

Accepted Answer

Mixing

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Chopping

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Slicing

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Dicing

Question 11

Which tool is used to measure liquids accurately?

Accepted Answer

Measuring cups

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Scale

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Spoons

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Ruler

Question 12

Which of the following ingredients is used as a thickener in sauces?

Accepted Answer

Flour

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Sugar

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Salt

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Pepper

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a basic knife cut?

Accepted Answer

Peeling

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Chopping

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Slicing

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Dicing

Question 14

Which type of knife is the best choice for slicing bread?

Accepted Answer

Serrated knife

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Chef's knife

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Paring knife

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Utility knife

Question 15

What safety precaution is most important when using a knife?

Accepted Answer

Never cut towards yourself

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Keep fingers curled under

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Use a sharp knife

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Wear gloves

Question 16

Which of these methods is used to gently combine ingredients without over-mixing?

Accepted Answer

Folding

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Whisking

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Kneading

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Macerating

Question 17

What is the primary reason for blanching vegetables?

Accepted Answer

To preserve colour and nutrients

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To remove the skin

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To soften the texture

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To enhance flavour

Question 18

What is the recommended temperature range for storing cooked food safely?

Accepted Answer

0-5°C

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-18°C

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10-15°C

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20-25°C

Question 19

How should you hold a knife safely when preparing food?

Accepted Answer

Grasp the handle firmly with all your fingers

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Hold the knife by the blade

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Place your index finger on the top of the blade

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Use a dull knife

Question 20

What should you do if you cut yourself while cooking?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure to the wound and wash it thoroughly

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Ignore the cut

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Put a plaster on the wound

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Seek medical attention immediately

Question 21

Why do we mix ingredients when preparing food?

Accepted Answer

To combine flavors and textures

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To make the dish look more appealing

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To reduce cooking time

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To prevent food from spoiling

Question 22

How is chopping different from slicing?

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Chopping produces smaller pieces than slicing

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Slicing produces thicker pieces than chopping

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Chopping and slicing are the same technique

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Chopping is done with a knife, while slicing is done with a food processor

Question 23

Which type of knife is most suitable for filleting fish?

Accepted Answer

Boning knife

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Paring knife

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Chef's knife

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Serrated knife

Question 24

Which food preparation technique involves cutting food into small, cube-shaped pieces?

Accepted Answer

Dicing

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Chopping

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Slicing

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Mixing

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a basic food preparation technique taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Steaming

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Chopping

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Slicing

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Mixing

Question 26

Which cutting technique is used to create small, uniform cubes of vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Brunoise cut

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Julienne cut

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Batonnet cut

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Macedoine cut

Question 27

Why is it important to blanch vegetables?

Accepted Answer

To preserve colour and nutrients

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To remove excess moisture

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To improve texture

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To enhance flavour

Question 28

What is the most accurate way to measure dry ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Using a kitchen scale

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Using a measuring jug

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Using a measuring spoon

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Using a cup and eyeballing it

Question 29

What is the safest temperature to store cooked food at?

Accepted Answer

Below 5°C

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Between 5-15°C

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Between 15-25°C

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Above 25°C

Question 30

When chopping vegetables, which knife is best to use?

Accepted Answer

Chef's knife

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Paring knife

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Bread knife

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Serrated knife

Question 31

Which is NOT a safety precaution for using a food processor?

Accepted Answer

Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula while running.

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Secure the lid before operating.

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Keep hands and clothing away from blades.

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Unplug before cleaning.

Question 32

Why do we blanch vegetables?

Accepted Answer

To preserve color and texture

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To remove skin

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To make them softer

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To enhance flavor

Question 33

Which ingredient is used to thicken sauces?

Accepted Answer

Flour

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Sugar

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Salt

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Water

Question 34

What is yeast's role in baking?

Accepted Answer

Making dough rise

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Adding flavor

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Giving color

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Making dough crispy

Question 35

What is the correct way to hold a knife safely while chopping vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Grip the handle firmly with your thumb and forefinger, and place the blade against the root end of the vegetable.

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Hold the knife with your thumb on top of the blade.

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Place your index finger on the back of the blade for extra control.

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Hold the vegetable in your non-dominant hand, and use your dominant hand to guide the knife.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a recognized mixing method?

Accepted Answer

Shaking

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Stirring

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Folding

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Kneading

Question 37

What is the primary reason for blanching vegetables?

Accepted Answer

To preserve their colour and nutrients.

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To remove the skin.

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To kill bacteria.

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To soften them.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a good food safety practice?

Accepted Answer

Taste the food before serving it.

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Wash your hands before handling food.

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Use clean utensils and equipment.

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Store food at the correct temperature.

Question 39

Where should fresh fruit and vegetables be stored to stay fresh the longest?

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In the refrigerator

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In a cool, dark cupboard

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At room temperature

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In a freezer

Question 40

Which of the following is a good source of protein for your body?

Accepted Answer

Eggs

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Bread

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Fruit

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Vegetables

Question 41

What is the best way to thicken a sauce?

Accepted Answer

Add flour or cornstarch.

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Add butter or margarine.

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Add milk or cream.

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Add eggs.

Question 42

Which of the following is a safe way to hold a knife while chopping vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Curl your fingers around the handle, keeping your thumb straight.

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Grip the knife with your palm facing up.

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Hold the knife by the blade.

Question 43

What is the best way to slice a tomato?

Accepted Answer

Slice it from stem to blossom end.

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Slice it across the equator.

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Quarter it first, then slice.

Question 44

Which technique is used to cut food into small, even cubes?

Accepted Answer

Dicing

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Chopping

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Slicing

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Mincing

Question 45

What is the best way to measure ingredients accurately?

Accepted Answer

Use a kitchen scale for both liquids and solids.

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Use a measuring jug for liquids and a spoon for solids.

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Use a measuring cup for both liquids and solids.

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Estimate the amount by eye.

Question 46

When mixing ingredients, it is important to:

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Mix until the ingredients are just combined.

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Overmix the ingredients until they are very smooth.

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Mix in a circular motion.

Question 47

Why is it important to wash your hands before preparing food?

Accepted Answer

To prevent food poisoning

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To make the food taste better

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To keep the kitchen clean

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To impress your guests

Question 48

Why is it important to wash fruits and vegetables before eating them?

Accepted Answer

To remove harmful bacteria and pesticides.

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To improve their flavour.

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To make them appear cleaner.

Question 49

What is the main purpose of kneading dough?

Accepted Answer

To make it smooth and elastic

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To remove air bubbles

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To make it rise

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To shape it

Question 50

Which method is most effective for peeling a potato?

Accepted Answer

Using a vegetable peeler

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Using a knife

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Microwaving the potato until the skin loosens.

Question 51

What is the safest way to store leftover food?

Accepted Answer

In an airtight container in the refrigerator

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In a plastic bag in the freezer

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On the counter at room temperature

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In a metal container outside

Question 52

Which of the following indicates that food is cooked thoroughly?

Accepted Answer

It is no longer pink in the middle.

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It is very hot to the touch.

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It smells delicious.

Question 53

What is the healthiest way to cook vegetables to preserve their nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Steaming

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Boiling

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Frying

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Baking

Question 54

What is the primary purpose of using a serrated knife?

Accepted Answer

Cutting bread without tearing

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Cutting meat

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Cutting hard vegetables

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Cutting cheese smoothly

Question 55

Which method is used to remove the skin from a fish?

Accepted Answer

Skinning

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Filleting

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Gutting

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Scaling

Question 56

What is the key difference between dicing and mincing?

Accepted Answer

Diced pieces are larger and cubed, while minced pieces are smaller and irregular

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Minced pieces are larger and cubed, while diced pieces are smaller and irregular

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There is no difference between dicing and mincing

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Diced pieces are cut evenly, while minced pieces are cut unevenly

Question 57

Which practice is NOT recommended when mixing ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Using an electric mixer on high speed for an extended period

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Using a whisk to beat eggs

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Using a spatula to gently fold in dry ingredients

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Using a fork to stir batter

Question 58

When selecting a cutting board, which factor is NOT important to consider?

Accepted Answer

Colour and design to match your kitchen

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Material and durability

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Size and shape to accommodate different tasks

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Non-slip base for stability

Question 59

What is the best way to store fresh herbs to maintain their freshness?

Accepted Answer

Wrapped in a damp paper towel and refrigerated

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In an airtight container and frozen

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On the counter, in a glass of water

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In a cupboard, away from light and heat