3rd Flashcards
(83 cards)
A mandolin is used to
Slice precisely
A paring knife with a curved blade that makes cutting rounded surfaces easier is known as a(n)
Tourne
A sautoir is a pan with a
A wide, shallow bottom and a long handle
What is the meaning of the French term miss en place?
To put in place
The leaves, stems, or flowers of an arromatic plant are
Herbs
The cooking method that cooks food quickly, often uncovered, in a very small amount of fat over high heat is
Sautéing
Poaching requires a cooking temperature of
160-180°F
The transfer of heat from one item to another when the items come into direct contact with each other is known as
Conduction
Which cooking method requires longer cooking times and is most often used with large cuts of meat or poultry?
Roasting
A braised dish usually made with red meat and vegetables that includes red wine and seasoning is called
Daube
If you use 1 pound of mirepoix in a recipe that yields 1 gallon of soup, how much mirepoix do you need to make 3 1/2 gallons of soup?
3 1/2 pounds
At what temperature does water boil?
212°F
The number of servings a recipe makes is called the
Yield
The amount of space an item occupies is called
Volume
The measurement of an items resistance to gravity is called
Weight
How many ounces does 1 cup of water weigh?
8
The process that removes lumps from a dry, powered ingredient and gives it a smoother consistency is called
Sifting
The stick and water displacement are used to measure
Solid fats
To determine how much of an item is needed to yield an AP amount,
Divide the edible portion amount needed by the yield percentage
Fractions can be added once they have a
Common denominator
The essential part of stock that is a mixture of coarsely chopped onions, carrots, and celery is called
Mirepoix
What liquid is usually used for making stock?
Water
Roasting bones to enhance the flavor and color of stock is a process known as
Browning
The ratio of liquid to flavoring ingredients in vegetable is
1 lb of vegetable to 1 qt of water to yield 1 qt of stock