Cooking Methods Quiz

What cooking method uses the steam created by boiling water?

• Frying

• Steaming

• Baking

• Grilling

What is the color change that occurs in foods when the sugars on the surface turn brown due to heat?

• Caramelization

• Fermentation

• Oxidation

• Gelatinization

Which cooking method involves the use of hot air from an oven? It is usually used for items like a cake, cupcakes, or muffins.

• Boiling

• Frying

• Baking

• Grilling

Match the definition with the term of dry cooking method roasting

• Cooking food (typically large pieces of meat) in a closed area, such as an oven.

• Cooking food in a small amount of fat to change the color of the outside of the food.

• Cooking food (typically bakery products) with hot air in a closed area, such as an oven.

• Cooking food in a pan half-filled with oil.

• Cooking food by completely submerging it in hot fat or oil.

Match the definition with the dry cooking method term: grilling

• Cooking food in a pan half-filled with oil.

• Cooking food in a small amount of fat to change the color of the outside of the food.

• Cooking food by completely submerging it in hot fat or oil.

• Cooking food (typically baked goods) with hot air in a closed area, such as an oven.

• Cooking food by placing it on a rack over a flame.

Match the definition with the dry cooking method term sautéing

• Cook food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat while constantly stirring.

• Cook food in a pan half-filled with oil.

• Cook food by completely submerging it in hot fat or oil.

• Cook food (typically baked goods) with hot air in a closed area, such as an oven.

• Cook food in a small amount of fat to change the color of the outside of the food.

Match the definition with the term of dry cooking method roasting

• Cooking technique where the food is placed on a rack under a direct flame.

• Cooking food by completely submerging it in hot fat or oil.

• Cooking food (typically bakery products) with hot air in a closed area, such as an oven.

• Cooking food in a small amount of fat to change the color of the outside of the food.

• Cooking food in a pan half-filled with oil.

Choose the correct word to make the statement true: The heat for grilling comes from above / below the food.

• above

• below

Choose the correct word to make the statement true: The heat of the roast comes from above / below the food.

• above

• below

Choose the correct word to make the statement true: When pan-frying, the food is partially / completely covered in oil.

• partially

• completely