Cooking Trivia Questions
Consider yourself a bit of a wizard in the kitchen? Then you won’t mind us putting that to the test! Answer all these questions on proper culinary method and protocol to determine your true skill.
- 1.
What term generally refers to any uncooked sauce made of finely chopped herbs and nuts?
- A.
Pea Soup
- B.
Pesto
- C.
Chicken Broth
- D.
Soft Peaks
Correct Answer
B. Pesto -
- 2.
What is browning meat or poultry in liquid or fat, then cooking covered on low heat for a long time?
- A.
Broiling
- B.
Braising
- C.
Boiling
- D.
Baking
Correct Answer
B. Braising -
- 3.
What is the cooking technique where you ignite a sauce or other liquid so that it flames?
- A.
Deep-Fry
- B.
Roast
- C.
Flambe
- D.
Boil
Correct Answer
C. Flambe -
- 4.
Which of these is used in many traditional Asian stir-fried dishes?
- A.
Ginger
- B.
Rosemary
- C.
Coriander
- D.
Cinnamon
Correct Answer
A. Ginger -
- 5.
Melting butter and removing the milk solids from it is called what?
- A.
Caramelizing
- B.
Clarifying
- C.
Dissolving
- D.
Rendering
Correct Answer
B. Clarifying -
- 6.
Which of the following items is not often used as a thickening agent?
- A.
Cornstarch
- B.
Arrowroot
- C.
Sugar
- D.
Flour
Correct Answer
C. Sugar -
- 7.
Which of these kitchen utensils would be used for spreading icing on a cake?
- A.
A Spatula
- B.
A Ladle
- C.
A Sieve
- D.
A Potato Masher
Correct Answer
A. A Spatula -
- 8.
What kind of cuisine includes fish sauce, coriander, lemongrass, chilis, lime juice and noodles?
- A.
German
- B.
South American
- C.
West African
- D.
Southeast Asian
Correct Answer
D. Southeast Asian -
- 9.
A "fritter" is sweet or savory, coated or mixed into batter, and then cooked by what method?
- A.
Boiling
- B.
Roasting
- C.
Deep-Frying
- D.
Broiling
Correct Answer
C. Deep-Frying -
- 10.
Frying small bits of meat and vegetables over very high heat with continual stirring produces what?
- A.
Chili
- B.
Curry
- C.
Stir Fry
- D.
Springform
Correct Answer
C. Stir Fry -
- 11.
From what cut of meat does "Chateaubriand", a type of steak named after a French author, come?
- A.
Porterhouse
- B.
Tenderloin
- C.
T-Bone
- D.
Ribeye
Correct Answer
B. Tenderloin -
- 12.
When you deep-fry a food product, you must immerse it totally in what substance?
- A.
Milk
- B.
Soda
- C.
Oil
- D.
Water
Correct Answer
C. Oil -
- 13.
Which popular British chef is the host of FOX's "Hell's Kitchen"?
- A.
Jamie Oliver
- B.
Nigella Lawson
- C.
Alton Brown
- D.
Gordon Ramsay
Correct Answer
D. Gordon Ramsay -
- 14.
Why do health-conscious cooks prefer steaming as a food preparation technique over boiling?
- A.
Fewer Nutrients Are Destroyed
- B.
You Don't Need Special Equipment
- C.
Much Faster Than Boiling
- D.
You Can Use A Microwave
Correct Answer
A. Fewer Nutrients Are Destroyed -
- 15.
What is the technical term for cooking food directly under the heat source?
- A.
Baking
- B.
Basting
- C.
Broiling
- D.
Frying
Correct Answer
C. Broiling -
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