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Common Cooking Techniques Using Oils and Fats

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about common cooking techniques that utilize oils and fats.
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Which cooking technique involves immersing food in hot oil until it is crispy and golden brown?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Steaming


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Frying is a cooking technique where food is submerged in hot oil or fat until it is cooked through and has a crispy exterior.

What is the process of gently cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over low heat called?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Roasting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sautéing involves cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over medium-high heat, stirring or tossing frequently to prevent sticking.

Which cooking technique involves coating food in a mixture of flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs before frying?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Breading


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Breading is a process where food is coated in a mixture of flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs before frying, resulting in a crispy outer layer.

What is the term for cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over medium heat until it is tender and slightly browned?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Pan-frying


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pan-frying is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a small amount of oil or butter over medium heat until it is tender and slightly browned.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a large amount of hot oil until it is crispy and golden brown?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Deep-frying


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deep-frying is a cooking technique where food is submerged in a large amount of hot oil until it is crispy and golden brown.

What is the process of cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over high heat, stirring or tossing frequently, called?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Stir-frying


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stir-frying involves cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over high heat, stirring or tossing frequently to prevent sticking.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a mixture of oil and water?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Braising


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Braising is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a mixture of oil and water, typically in a covered pot, until it is tender and flavorful.

What is the process of cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over low heat, covered, until it is tender and flavorful, called?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Stewing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stewing involves cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over low heat, covered, until it is tender and flavorful.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a large amount of hot oil until it is crispy and golden brown, but not completely submerged?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Shallow-frying


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shallow-frying is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a large amount of hot oil until it is crispy and golden brown, but not completely submerged.

What is the process of cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over medium heat, covered, until it is tender and flavorful, called?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Simmering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Simmering involves cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over medium heat, covered, until it is tender and flavorful.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over high heat, stirring or tossing frequently, until it is tender and slightly browned?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Searing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Searing involves cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over high heat, stirring or tossing frequently, until it is tender and slightly browned.

What is the process of cooking food in a large amount of hot oil until it is crispy and golden brown, but not completely submerged, called?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Pan-frying


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pan-frying is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a large amount of hot oil until it is crispy and golden brown, but not completely submerged.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over medium heat, covered, until it is tender and flavorful?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Braising


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Braising is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a small amount of oil or butter over medium heat, covered, until it is tender and flavorful.

What is the process of cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over low heat, covered, until it is tender and flavorful, called?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Stewing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stewing involves cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over low heat, covered, until it is tender and flavorful.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a large amount of hot oil until it is crispy and golden brown, but not completely submerged?

  1. Sautéing

  2. Frying

  3. Baking

  4. Shallow-frying


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shallow-frying is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a large amount of hot oil until it is crispy and golden brown, but not completely submerged.

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