Global and Plant-Based Cookery Flashcards

Which Japanese technique involves cooking ingredients in a dashi-based broth at precisely controlled low temperatures to achieve delicate textures?

Answer: Nimono

Nimono refers to Japanese simmered dishes cooked in seasoned dashi broth, prized for their gentle, precise heat and subtle flavor absorption.

In plant-based cooking, aquafaba is prized for its ability to replace egg whites because it contains which key functional component?

Answer: Saponins and soluble proteins

Aquafaba's whipping and emulsifying properties come from its saponins and plant proteins that mimic egg white functionality.

A Moroccan chermoula marinade is characterized by which foundational herb and spice combination?

Answer: Cilantro, cumin, paprika, and preserved lemon

Chermoula is a North African condiment built on cilantro, cumin, paprika, and preserved lemon, used widely to marinate fish and vegetables.

Which cooking method is central to preparing a traditional Korean doenjang jjigae?

Answer: Simmering fermented soybean paste with vegetables and tofu

Doenjang jjigae is a Korean fermented soybean paste stew simmered with tofu, zucchini, mushrooms, and aromatics.

When making a traditional Indian dal makhani, the lentils are cooked until creamy primarily through which process?

Answer: Overnight slow simmering that breaks down cell walls

Dal makhani's signature creaminess comes from overnight slow cooking that fully breaks down whole black lentil cell walls.

In plant-based cheesemaking, which fermentation agent is most commonly used to develop complex flavor in nut-based aged cheeses?

Answer: Probiotic cultures such as Lactobacillus

Probiotic bacterial cultures like Lactobacillus acidify and develop complex tangy flavors in fermented nut-based cheeses.

The West African stew egusi is thickened and flavored by adding ground seeds from which plant?

Answer: Melon/gourd seeds (Cucurbitaceae family)

Egusi seeds come from specific West African melon and gourd species in the Cucurbitaceae family, distinct from common pumpkin seeds.