HFN- Cooking with Meat and Alternatives

Which category of food do beans and lentils belong to?

• Legumes

• Grains

• Dairy

• Fruits

Why is it important to understand the cut of meat you are cooking?

• To save money

• For best texture and flavour

• To cook faster

• To avoid using spices

What is marbling in the context of meat?

• A) A method of cooking meat

• B) A type of seasoning for meat

• C) Fat mixed throughout lean muscle in more tender cuts of meat

• D) A technique for preserving meat

A large amount of marbling in meat would result in.....?

• A) Toughness

• B) Flavor and tenderness

• C) Dryness

• D) Weight

What characteristic do lean meats with little fat have?

• They are more tender.

• They are juicier.

• They are tougher.

• They have more marbling.

Is it possible to prepare tough cuts of meat so they become tender?

• True

• False

• Not applicable

• Sometimes

Which of the following is NOT a method to tenderize less tender meats?

• Grinding

• Pounding and scoring

• Using powdered meat tenderizers

• Frying

Which of the following is a method to tenderize meat?

• Freezing the meat quickly

• Cutting thin slices against the grain of the meat

• Drying the meat in the sun

• Cooking at high temperature for a short time

What is one way to add flavor to meat before cooking?

• Soaking them in a marinade before cooking

• Coating them with a dry rub after cooking

• Sprinkling salt while serving

• Adding oil after cooking

What cooking method involves cooking meat for a long time in liquid?

• Grilling

• Deep-frying

• Stewing

• Baking