Chapter 5
Kitchen Essentials
2—Equipment and
Techniques
True/False
1. A bimetallic stemmed thermometer measures temperature in thick or thin foods
instantly and stays in food as it cooks.
2. The Fair Labor Standards Act allows minors to use or clean any power-driven
slicing, mixing, or cutting machine in the workplace.
3. Heat, light, and air all slow the loss of flavor and color in herbs and spices.
4, Recovery time is the amount of time it takes oil to reheat to the correct cooking
temperature after food is added.
5. Marinating is soaking an item in a combination of wet and dry ingredients to
provide flavor and moisture.
6. The spine is the top of a knife blade, which is the non-cutting edge of the blade.
7. A paring knife is a curved knife used for cutting beef steaks from the loin.
8. Foodhandlers use a scissor-like utensil called tongs to pick up and handle all
kinds of solid food.
9. A rondeau is a unit in which a cook places food on a stick, or spit, and roasts it
over or under a heat source.
10. Paupiettes are thin slices of meat or fish rolled around a filling of ground meat or
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Multiple Choice
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A utility cart is an example of which
type of foodservice equipment?
A, Storage
B, Holding
C. Receiving
D. Preparation
‘A walk-in refrigerator is an example
of which type of foodservice
equipment?
A, Storage
B. Holding
C. Receiving
D. Preparation
Dry goods must be stored at least
inches off the floor on
stainless steel shelving.
A3
B.6
C8
D.10
All refrigerators must maintain
temperatures between
A. 0°F and 20°F.
B, 21°F and 31°F
C. 32°B and 41°F
D, 42°F and 51°F.
A knife is used to
separate raw meat from the bone.
A. chef's
B. utility
C. boning
D. fillet
10.
Cutters and mixers are which type of
foodservice equipment?
A, Storage
B, Holding
C. Receiving
D. Preparation
Which type of knife is used to cut
fish?
A. Chef's
B. Utility
c.Cam
D. Fillet
Which type of knife is used to slice
bread and cake?
A. Utility
B, Tournée
C. Santoku
D, Serrated
An oyster knife is used to
A. trim oysters.
B, open oyster shells.
C. chop oysters and clams.
D. crack oysters, clams, and other
shellfish.
‘At what angle should you hold a knife
to sharpen it?
A. 10 degrees
B, 20 degrees
C. 60 degrees
D. 90 degrees1.
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13,
14,
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A light, fine, mesh gauze for straining
liquids, bundling herbs, or thickening
yogurt is called a
A. chinois.
B. colander.
C. China cap.
D. cheesecloth.
A parisienne scoop is most likely to
be used to cut sections from which
food?
‘A. Melon
B, Banana
C. Squash
D. Tomatoes
A China cap and a chinois are each a
type of
A, bowl.
B. slicer.
C. strainer.
D, steamer.
What piece of equipment removes
foam from stock or soup and removes
solid ingredients from liquids?
‘A. Chinois
B. Funnel
C. Food mill
D. Skimmer
Which piece of small equipment is
used to purée very soft foods and to
remove solids from purées?
A. Sieve
B. Tamis
C. Funnel
D. Skimmer
16. Which hand tool shreds small pieces
of the outer peel of citrus fruits?
A. Sieve
B. Zester
C. Peeler
D. Grater
17. Which hand tool cuts a thick layer
from vegetables and fruits more
efficiently than a paring knife?
A. Corer
B. Peeler
C. Zester
D. Grater
18. Which type of pot includes a lower
pot that holds boiling or simmering
water to gently cook the food in the
‘upper pot?
A. Brazier
B, Sauce pot
C. Stock pot
D. Double boiler
19. Which type of pan is used to hold
prepared food in a steam table, hot-
holding cabinet, or refrigerator?
A, Sautoir
B. Rondeau
C. Hotel pan.
D. Braising pan
20. To cook cream, milk, or chocolate
gently over hot water, use a
A. skillet.
B, brazier.
C. hotel pan.
D. double boiler.
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22.
24,
25.
Which type of pan is a shallow skillet
with very short, slightly sloping sides?
A. Cake pan
B, Crépe pan
C. Fish poacher
D, Cast-iron skillet
To clean the inside of a(n)
pan without damaging
it, use a plastic mesh scrubber.
A. cast-iron
B, aluminum
C. stainless steel
D. nonstick coating
A manually operated slicer made of
stainless steel with adjustable blades
that slice and julienne is a
A. meat slicer.
B, mandolin.
C. food chopper.
D. horizontal cutter mixer.
AA flat beater paddle is used to
‘A. mix heavy, thick dough.
B, mix shortening into dough.
C. beat and add air to light foods.
D. mix, mash, and cream soft foods.
In which type of steamer is steam
generated in a boiler and then piped
to the cooking chamber, where it is
vented over the food?
A. Pressure steamer
B. Tilting frying pan
C. Convection steamer
D. Steam-jacketed kettle
26. Which type of broiler is used to
brown, finish, and melt foods to
order?
A. Rotisserie
B, Charbroiler
C. Salamander
D, Hotel broiler
27. A rotisserie is a type of
A. grill
B. fryer.
C. broiler.
D, steamer.
28, Which type of burner cooks food on a
thick slate of cast iron and provides
consistent and even heat?
A. Wok
B. Open
C. Flat-top
D. Induction
29.4 oven has a fan that
circulates hot air around the food as it
cooks.
A. deck
B. combi-
C. convection
D. conventional
30. A oven has three to
five circular shelves on which food
cooks as the shelves move around a
central rod.
A. deck
B. rotary
C. combi-
D. tandoori31.
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35.
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A bain-marie is used to
A. cook foods.
B, keep foods warm.
C. cool down hot foods.
D. freeze foods.
Which type of holding equipment is a
unit designed to hold either one
full-size hotel pan or multiple smaller
hotel pans per slot?
A. Proofer
B, Steam table
C. Speed rack
D. Bain-marie
‘The bark, roots, seeds, buds, or
berries of an aromatic plant are called
A. herbs.
B. spices.
C. extracts.
D. aromatics.
The transfer of heat caused by the
movement of molecules (in the air,
water, or fat) from a warmer area to a
cooler one is
A. radiation.
B. conduction.
C. convection.
D. infrared heat.
Inserting long, thin strips of fat into a
large, naturally lean piece of meat
with a special needle before cooking
to baste the meat from the inside is
known as
A. barding.
B. larding,
C. glazing.
D, marinating,
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Which dry-heat cooking method
cooks food by surrounding the item
with hot, dry air in the oven?
A. Broiling
B, Grilling
C. Roasting
D. Pan frying
Which dry-heat cooking method
cooks a food item on a hot flat surface
or in a relatively dry, heavy-bottomed
fry pan or cast-iron skillet?
A. Grilling
B, Sautéing
C. Griddling
D. Pan frying
Which moist-heat cooking method
completely submerges food in a liquid
that is at a constant, moderate
temperature?
A. Simmering
B. Poaching
C. Blanching
D. Steaming
Which moist-heat cooking method
involves partially cooking food in a
liquid or with steam?
‘A. Poaching
B, Steaming
C. Simmering
D, Blanching
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A braised dish usually made with red
meat (often beef), vegetables, red
wine, and seasoning is called
A. daube,
B. estouffade.
C. pot roasting.
D. blanquette.
‘A white stew traditionally made from
veal, chicken, or lamb, garnished with
mushrooms and pearl onions and
served in a white sauce is referred to as
A. fricassée.
B. matelote.
C. blanguette.
D. bouillabaisse.
Which stew is usually prepared from
mutton or lamb, with a garnish of
root vegetables, onions, and peas?
A. Goulash.
B. Navarin
C. Ragout
D. Matelote
Daily nutrient standards established
by the US. government are called
‘A. Adequate Intakes.
B. Dietary Guidelines.
C. Dietary Reference Intakes.
D, Recommended Dietary
Allowances.
Which type of vegetarian consumes
all the vegan items plus dairy
products?
A. Pesco-vegetarian
B. Ovo-vegetarian
C. Lacto-vegetarian
D. Lacto-ovo-vegetarian
45. How many teaspoons equal 2,300
milligrams of sodium?
Al
B.2
C3
D.4
46. According to the CDC, what
percentage of adult Americans aged
20 years and older are either
overweight or obese?
A.30
B.50
C.65
D.75
47. According to the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans, less than
percent of calories should come from
fat.
AS
B. 20
C.30
D.40
48. According to the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans, how many nutrients
does the human body require for
good health?
A.20
B. 30
C.40
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49. ‘The Dietary Guidelines for 50. A BMI (body mass index) of 26.3 is
Americans’ daily recommendations considered
state that cholesterol should not Manderweight
exceed
; B. normal.
milligrams. :
‘A100 C. overweight.
. D. obese.
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400
Short Answer
1, The hand that is NOT holding the knife is called the
2. A(n) is something that enhances the flavor of an item
without changing the primary flavor of the dish.
3, ___ is often used to line pans to prevent food from sticking to
them.
4. A(n) combines dry and wet ingredients blended together
with a binder.
5. happens to food after it has been removed from the oven
when the pan holds a certain amount of heat that continues to cook the food.
6. is a cooking method in which food is cooked for a long
time, sometimes well over 24 hours, in an airtight plastic bag placed in hot water.
2. is the amount of an item that is served to the guest.
8. A(n) is used to grind and hone the edges of steel tools and
implements.
9. A(n) isa person who consumes no meat, fish, or poultry
products.
10. A(n) isa flexible, round-tipped tool used for icing cakes,
spreading fillings and glazes, leveling dry ingredients when measuring, and turning
pancakes and other foods.
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Essay
1. Explain the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and why they are important. What
examples can you give in your school or community that are affecting nutrition for
‘Americans in a positive way? Brainstorm ideas that might be implemented to help the
obesity issue in the United States.
2. How are braising and stewing different? How are they the same? Are there other ways
to cook a less tender cut of meat?
3. What is the difference between an herb and a spice? Using a spreadsheet to list as
many herbs and spices as you can, show their origin, use, and the form in which they
are used. Describe the flavor of each.