Language and Food Television

Description: Test your knowledge about the language used in food television shows and programs.
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Which of the following terms refers to the process of cooking food slowly in a sealed container using steam or liquid?

  1. Braising

  2. Baking

  3. Frying

  4. Grilling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Braising is a cooking method that involves browning the food first and then simmering it in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.

What is the term used to describe the process of adding a small amount of liquid to a hot pan to create steam and flavor?

  1. Deglazing

  2. Sautéing

  3. Searing

  4. Reducing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deglazing is a technique used to dissolve and incorporate the browned bits stuck to the bottom of a pan after cooking, creating a flavorful sauce or liquid.

Which of the following terms refers to the process of cooking food in a hot oven, typically with dry heat?

  1. Roasting

  2. Baking

  3. Broiling

  4. Frying


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roasting involves cooking food in a hot oven, usually at a high temperature, to create a browned exterior and a tender interior.

What is the term used to describe the process of cooking food in a large pot of boiling liquid?

  1. Boiling

  2. Steaming

  3. Poaching

  4. Simmering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boiling is a cooking method that involves submerging food in a large pot of boiling liquid, typically water, until it is cooked through.

Which of the following terms refers to the process of cooking food in a pan with a small amount of fat or oil?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Grilling

  4. Baking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sautéing involves cooking food in a pan with a small amount of fat or oil over medium-high heat, stirring or tossing the food frequently.

What is the term used to describe the process of cooking food on a grill or griddle?

  1. Grilling

  2. Broiling

  3. Searing

  4. Roasting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grilling involves cooking food on a grill or griddle over direct heat, creating characteristic grill marks and a smoky flavor.

Which of the following terms refers to the process of cooking food in a deep fryer or large amount of hot oil?

  1. Frying

  2. Sautéing

  3. Baking

  4. Poaching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frying involves submerging food in a deep fryer or large amount of hot oil until it is cooked through and crispy.

What is the term used to describe the process of cooking food in a steamer or colander suspended over boiling water?

  1. Steaming

  2. Boiling

  3. Poaching

  4. Grilling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steaming involves cooking food in a steamer or colander suspended over boiling water, allowing the steam to cook the food gently and evenly.

Which of the following terms refers to the process of cooking food in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid, creating a flavorful broth or sauce?

  1. Braising

  2. Stewing

  3. Simmering

  4. Poaching


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Stewing involves cooking food in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid, creating a flavorful broth or sauce that infuses the food with flavor.

What is the term used to describe the process of cooking food in a shallow pan with a small amount of fat or oil, creating a crispy crust?

  1. Searing

  2. Grilling

  3. Sautéing

  4. Frying


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Searing involves cooking food in a shallow pan with a small amount of fat or oil over high heat, creating a crispy crust while leaving the interior tender and juicy.

Which of the following terms refers to the process of cooking food in a slow cooker or crock pot over a long period of time?

  1. Slow-cooking

  2. Braising

  3. Stewing

  4. Simmering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Slow-cooking involves cooking food in a slow cooker or crock pot over a long period of time, typically on low heat, resulting in tender and flavorful dishes.

What is the term used to describe the process of cooking food in a microwave oven?

  1. Microwaving

  2. Baking

  3. Roasting

  4. Grilling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Microwaving involves cooking food in a microwave oven, using electromagnetic radiation to heat and cook the food quickly and efficiently.

Which of the following terms refers to the process of cooking food in a pressure cooker, creating a high-pressure environment that reduces cooking time?

  1. Pressure-cooking

  2. Steaming

  3. Boiling

  4. Slow-cooking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pressure-cooking involves cooking food in a pressure cooker, creating a high-pressure environment that reduces cooking time significantly while preserving nutrients and flavors.

What is the term used to describe the process of cooking food in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven, creating a smoky and charred flavor?

  1. Tandoori cooking

  2. Grilling

  3. Roasting

  4. Baking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori cooking involves cooking food in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven, creating a smoky and charred flavor characteristic of Indian cuisine.

Which of the following terms refers to the process of cooking food in a wok, a large, round-bottomed pan, using high heat and constant stirring?

  1. Stir-frying

  2. Sautéing

  3. Frying

  4. Grilling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stir-frying involves cooking food in a wok, a large, round-bottomed pan, using high heat and constant stirring, resulting in tender-crisp vegetables and flavorful sauces.

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