Cooking Methods and Terms Quiz

Fill in the blank: Cooking food (typically large pieces of meat) in a closed area, like an oven, is known as _______.

• Roast

• Bake

• Grill

• Braise

Fill in the blank: Cooking food (typically bakery items) with hot air in a closed area, like an oven, is called _______.

• Bake

• Roast

• Grill

• Braise

Which cooking method involves cooking food by completely submerging it in heated fat or oil?

• Deep Fry

• Boil

• Steam

• Blanch

Which cooking method involves cooking food in a small amount of fat?

• Sauté

• Boil

• Steam

• Poach

Which method involves cooking food by exposing it to direct heat?

• Grilling

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Baking

What cooking method involves exposing food to hot, dry air in an oven?

• Sauté

• Pan fry

• Roast

• Steam

_______ Work the dough with the “heel” of the hands, using a pressing motion accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic.

• Knead

• Zest

• Fold

• Whip

True or False: Braise has a shorter cooking time than stew.

• True

• False

What is the healthiest method for cooking vegetables?

• Steaming

• Sautéing

• Pan-frying

• Braising

Which cooking method does NOT involve adding any moisture?

• Sauté

• Pan fry

• Broil

• Poach