Unit 2- The Art of Cooking Flashcards
(28 cards)
Define equivalent
Equal to in value, amount, or measure
This term is often used in cooking to describe substitutions or adjustments in recipes.
How do you reduce the yield in a recipe?
You would divide the recipe ingredients
This method helps in adjusting the quantity of food prepared.
Give an example of an ingredient substitution in a recipe.
Instead of 1 cup of buttermilk, use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using
This substitution can provide acidity similar to buttermilk.
Describe the proper way to measure dry ingredients.
Use dry measuring cups, spoon ingredients in cups, and level off the top
This method ensures accurate measurement of dry ingredients.
Describe the proper way to measure liquid ingredients.
Use a liquid measuring cup, bend down to eye level and pour liquid into cup
This technique helps prevent overflow and ensures correct measurement.
What type of measuring cup would you use for mayonnaise, peanut butter, flour, and brown sugar?
Dry measuring cup
These ingredients have a thicker consistency and require dry measuring methods.
List 3 methods of measuring solid fats.
- Water displacement method
- Dry measuring cup method
- Weighing Method
Each method provides accuracy for different types of solid fats used in cooking.
Describe the water displacement method for measuring solid fats.
Fill a liquid measuring cup with cold water to a certain level. Add solid fat until the water level rises by the amount needed
This method is useful for fats that cannot be easily packed into cups.
Describe the dry measuring cup method for solid fats.
Pack the fat firmly into a dry measuring cup. Level off the top with a straight edge
This ensures a compact and accurate measurement.
What is the weighing method for measuring solid fats?
Use a kitchen scale to measure the fat by weight
This method is especially important for baking where precision is crucial.
Define mince in cooking.
Very small, fine pieces
This technique is often used for herbs and garlic.
Define cube in cooking.
Small even squares
This technique is commonly used for vegetables and meats.
What does it mean to knead dough?
Work dough by pressing, folding, and stretching
This process develops gluten and improves the texture of the dough.
Define chop in cooking.
Roughly uniform pieces
This technique is used for a variety of ingredients, including vegetables.
What does it mean to cream in cooking?
Beat together fat (like butter) and sugar until light and fluffy
This technique is essential for many baked goods to incorporate air.
Define cut in.
Mash solid fats into dry ingredients to make small coarse pieces
This method is commonly used for making pastries and biscuits.
What does it mean to fold in cooking?
Gently mix a light, fluffy ingredient into a heavier one
This technique preserves the airiness of the lighter ingredient.
Define dredge in cooking.
Coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs or cornmeal
This technique is often used to prepare food for frying.
Define Define caramelize
to heat sugars on the surface of foods until they liquify and darken in color
Define marinate
Add flavor to a food by soaking in a cold, seasoned liquid.
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Define Core
to remove the center of a fruit or vegetable
define deglaze
to loosen flavorful food particles in a pan after food has been browned
Define season
to add flavorings such as salt, pepper and herbs to food before, during, and after cooking
Define Conduction
a method of transferring heat by direct contact
