Cooking Lessons Cooking Trivia 2

Question 1

What is the culinary term for cooking food briefly in boiling water and then plunging it into ice water?

Accepted Answer

Blanching

Answer

Blanching involves brief boiling followed by an ice bath to stop cooking and preserve color.

Question 2

Which mother sauce is made from a roux and milk?

Accepted Answer

Béchamel

Answer

Béchamel is the classic white sauce made by whisking milk into a butter-and-flour roux.

Question 3

At approximately what internal temperature is a whole chicken considered safely cooked according to USDA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

165°F

Answer

The USDA recommends cooking all poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.

Question 4

What does the French term 'mise en place' mean in a professional kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Everything in its place

Answer

Mise en place means having all ingredients prepped and organized before cooking begins.

Question 5

Which knife cut produces small cubes approximately 1/8 inch on each side?

Accepted Answer

Brunoise

Answer

Brunoise is a fine dice of about 1/8 inch, typically made by dicing julienned vegetables.

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