Understanding Culinary Vocabulary

What does 'Types' refer to in the context of food?

• Categories of food items such as fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy.

• Popular recipes for various cuisines

• Nutritional values of food items

• Different cooking methods for food

Define 'Fresh' as it relates to fruits and vegetables.

• Items that are overripe and starting to decay.

• Fruits and vegetables that are frozen or canned.

• Produce that has been processed and packaged for sale.

• Fresh fruits and vegetables are recently harvested, unprocessed, and maintain their natural quality.

How would you describe the 'Taste' of a dish?

• The taste of a dish is a combination of its flavor profile, including sweetness, saltiness, bitterness, sourness, umami, and influenced by texture and aroma.

• The taste of a dish is solely determined by its color.

• The taste of a dish is irrelevant to its presentation.

• Taste is only about how spicy a dish is.

What does it mean to 'Prepare' a meal?

• To 'Prepare' a meal means to order takeout from a restaurant.

• To 'Prepare' a meal means to eat the food immediately.

• To 'Prepare' a meal means to serve food without cooking it.

• To 'Prepare' a meal means to gather ingredients and cook them according to a recipe or method.

In what context might you 'Offer' food to someone?

• You offer food only when you are angry.

• Offering food to someone is a common social gesture.

• Offering food is a way to start a fight.

• Offering food is a sign of aggression.

What is the process of making something 'Fried'?

• Boiling food in water

• Baking food in an oven

• Grilling food over an open flame

• Frying is the process of cooking food in hot oil.

How does 'Culture' influence food choices?

• Culture influences food choices by dictating dietary practices, ingredient availability, preparation methods, and meal rituals.

• Cultural influences only affect the presentation of food.

• Food choices are solely based on personal preferences.

• Culture has no impact on food choices.

What is a 'Urchin' in culinary terms?

• Sea urchin (uni)

• A seafood dish made with shrimp

• A type of pasta

• A cooking technique

What does 'Mediterranean' mean?

• The term 'Mediterranean' means 'in the middle of the land'.
• A historical figure from ancient Rome.
• A style of cooking popular in Europe.
• A type of fruit found in the region.

List some common 'Herbs' used in cooking.

• onion

• potato

• basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme, rosemary

• carrot