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Culinary Mid-term
Culinary mid-term
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Culinary Art
11th Grade
01/13/2013

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What is the temperature danger zone?

Definition

 

 

between 41° and 140°

Term

 

What micro-organisms cause the most food bourne illnesses?

Definition

 

 

bacteria

Term

 

When it comes to reading recipes, what does "PRN" stand for?

Definition

 

 

preview read not

Term

 

How many ounces equals ¼ pound?

Definition

 

 

4 oz

Term

 

How many ounces equals ½ pound?

Definition

 

 

8 oz

Term

 

How many ounces equals ¾ pound?

Definition

 

 

12 oz

Term

 

How many ounces equals 1 pound?

Definition

 

 

16 oz

Term

 

What is the yield of a recipe?

Definition

 

 

how many servings a recipe will make and how many people it will serve

Term

 

Standardized recipes are designed and to be used where?

Definition

 

 

they are used as a guide to preparing food

Term

 

What is umami?

Definition

 

 

skim off the foam that rises to the top

Term

 

What herb has a strong licorice flavor?

Definition

 

 

taragon

Term

 

What type of salt is refined?

 

Definition

 

 

table salt

Term

 

Why do you clarify butter?

Definition

 

 

it can be used for frying without burning

Term

 

Define translucent.

Definition

 

 

when some light can pass through food

Term

 

How long can you keep fresh herbs in the refigerator?

Definition

 

 

a few days

Term

 

What is the spice that comes from the bark of a tree?

Definition

 

 

cinnamon

Term

 

Describe portioning.

Definition

 

 

serving the correct amount of a particular food

Term

 

What is a timeline?

Definition

 

 

when certain tasks have to be connected

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What type of thermometer do you use to check the temperature of foods in a steam table?

 

Definition

 

 

instant read thermometer

Term

 

What does conditioning the pan refer to?

Definition

 

 

letting the pan heat up before adding oil

Term

 

How many grams are equal to 1 ounce?

Definition

 

 

28 grams

Term

 

What is searing?

Definition

 

 

changing the color of food on the top and bottom

Term

 

What is pany frying?

Definition

 

 

cooking halfway

Term

 

What is the temperature range for deep frying most foods?

Definition

 

 

350° to 375°

Term

 

Name the 2 cooking methods that use both moist and dry heat?

Definition

 

 

roasting and braising

Term

 

Why is consistent portioning important?

Definition

 

 

you can reduce the amount of food that is wasted

Term

 

Describe symmetrical presentation.

Definition

 

 

placed on both sides

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Describe asymmetrical presentation.

Definition

 

 

placed on either side

Term

 

What makes up a mirepoix?

Definition

 

 

2 onions, 1 carrot, 1 celery

Term

 

What does IQF stand for?

Definition

 

 

individual quick frozen

Term

 

What is tahini made from?

Definition

 

 

nuts and seeds

Term

 

What is polenta?

Definition

 

 

Italian cornmeal porridge

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How much water do yo use to boil 1 pound of pasta?

Definition

 

 

4 quarts

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How much salt do you put in 1 gallon of water to boil pasta?

Definition

 

 

2 tablespoons

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