cooking terms quiz

What does it mean to "butterfly" a piece of meat?

• To cut food into small, uneven pieces.

• To remove the backbone from a whole chicken or turkey and flatten it.

• To cut food into uniform cubes.

• To shred food into small, uniform pieces.

What is the definition of "chop" in cooking terms?

• To cut food into small, uneven pieces.

• To cut food into uniform cubes.

• To shred food into small, uniform pieces.

• To cut food into thin strips about the size of matchsticks.

What does "dice" mean in cooking?

• To cut food into small, uneven pieces.

• To cut food into uniform cubes.

• To shred food into small, uniform pieces.

• To cut food into thin strips about the size of matchsticks.

How would you "grate" food?

• By cutting it into small, uneven pieces.

• By cutting it into uniform cubes.

• By shredding it into small, uniform pieces using a tool.

• By slicing it into thin strips about the size of matchsticks.

What does "mince" mean in cooking?

• To cut food into small, uneven pieces.

• To cut food into uniform cubes.

• To cut food into ⅛-inch pieces or smaller.

• To shred food into small, uniform pieces.

What is the definition of "zest" in cooking?

• To cut food into small, uneven pieces.

• To remove a piece of the peel from citrus fruit.

• To cut food into uniform cubes.

• To shred food into small, uniform pieces.

What does "julienne" mean in cooking?

• To cut food into small, uneven pieces.

• To cut food into uniform cubes.

• To slice food into thin strips about the size of matchsticks.

• To shred food into small, uniform pieces.

What is the definition of "grill" in cooking terms?

• To cook food directly over fire

• To cook foods in a liquid that is well below the boiling point

• To heat sauce or stock to partially evaporate the liquids

• To season with salt before cooking

What does it mean to "marinate" food?

• To cook food in a pan in a high-temperature oven

• To let food sit in a seasoned mixture of oil, herbs, spices, and other flavorings

• To quickly cook food in a small amount of fat over moderately high heat

• To cook food in a small amount of fat over high heat without moving the fond

What does it mean to "poach" food?

• To cook foods in a liquid that is well below the boiling point

• To cook food in a pan in a high-temperature oven

• To heat sauce or stock to partially evaporate the liquids

• To quickly cook food in a small amount of fat over moderately high heat