International Cuisine Flashcards

1
Q

is a position or point in physical space that something occupies on Earth surface.

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Geographical Location

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2
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Food varies in places depending on the __________________ provided by the environment in a certain location.

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Natural Resources

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3
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It encompasses numerous meteorological elements in a given region over long periods of time

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Season or Climate

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4
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__________ kills bacteria

A

Cooking

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5
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______________makes food easier to digest

A

Cooking

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6
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_____________changes the taste, aroma, and appearance of food.

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Cooking

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7
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This technique of preparation is used to cover food with a coating of crumbs

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Bread

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8
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_________ usually utilized for deep frying

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Bread

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9
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This technique of preparation is used to spread a liquid coating on a food

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Brush

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10
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Brushing can be done with the use of

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Paper towel or Pastry Brush

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11
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This technique of preparation is used to to cover food with a dry ingredient, such as flour or sugar, through sprinkling, rolled or, shake in a bag

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Dredge

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12
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This technique of preparation is used to form a standing edge on a pastry, before baking

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Flute

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13
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This technique can be made by either pressing though with your finger to create a scalloped edge or using a form to crimp the edge.

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Flute

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14
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This technique of preparation is used to rub a thin layer of fat on the cooking surface using a waxed paper or paper towel.

A

Grease

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15
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This technique of preparation is used to soak the food in a seasoned liquid to add flavor or to tenderize

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Marinate

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16
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This refers to a seasoned liquid used to marinate

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Marinade

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17
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This technique of preparations is used to put dry ingredients through a shifter or a fine sieve to incorporate air

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Sift

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18
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mixing with an over and over motion, using spoon, fork, rotary, or electric beater

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Beat

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19
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Technique of mixing wherein two or more ingredients are combined thoroughly

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Blend

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20
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Technique of mixing wherein two or more ingredients are mixed usually by stirring

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Combine

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21
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mixing with a spoon or an electric mixer to soften and blend until a smooth and light consistency is achieved

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Cream

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22
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to mix solid shortening with flour using a pastry blender, two knives or a fork until the shortening is fully covered with flour

A

Cut in

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23
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Technique of mixing used to combine delicate mixture such as beaten egg white or whipped cream with a more solid ingredient

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Fold in

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24
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This technique of mixing is done through scraping the mixture down to the middle and across the bottom of the bowl then fold over on top

A

Fold in

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This technique of mixing is used to to work dough by pressing, folding, and turning until it is smooth and elastic
Knead
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mixing two or more ingredients usually by stirring
Mix
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to mix in a circular motion with a spoon
Stir
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to cut into small pieces
Chop
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to remove the core of a fruit with a corer or paring knife
Core
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Technique of cutting wherein cuts are made into small squares
Cube
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Used to to divide foods into small pieces with a knife or scissors
Cut
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to cut into very small cubes
Dice
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to rub food, such as orange or lemon, against a grater to obtain fine particles
Grate
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Technique of cutting wherein food is cut into long, thin strips
Julienne
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to crush food until it becomes smooth.
Mash
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to crush food until it becomes smooth
Mash
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to crush food until it becomes smooth
Mash
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to cut into very small pieces with a sharp knife
Mince
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Technique of cutting used to cut away the skin or a very thin layer of the outside of fruits or vegetables using a knife or vegetable peeler.
Pare
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Pare is done by using
Knife or peeler
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This technique of cutting is used to make thin, straight cuts through the outer edge of fat on meat to prevent the meat from curling during cooking
Score
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to rub a vegetable with a sharp edge of a knife to remove only the outer layer of skin
Scrape
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to tear or cut in thin pieces or strips
Shred
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to cut food into flat pieces
Slice
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to cut into long, thin pieces
Sliver
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Technique of cutting used to cut away most fat from the edges of meat
Trim
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to cook in an oven or uncovered pan
Bake
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Technique of cooking used to cook meat or poultry slowly over coals on a split or in the oven, and basting it often with a highly seasoned sauce
Barbeque
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to spread, brush or pour liquid (such as sauce, drippins, melted fat, or marinade) over food while cooking
Baste
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to cook in a liquid, usually water in which bubbles rise constantly and break on the surface
Boil
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to cook meat slowly, covered in a small amount of liquid or steam
Braise
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to cook in a hot fat that completely covers the food
Deep-fat fry
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to cook in hot fat
Fry
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to cook gently in hot liquid below boiling point
Poach
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to set the oven to cooking temperature in advance so that it has time to reach the desired temperature by the start of cooking
Pre-heat
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to cook by dry heat, uncovered , usually in the oven
Roast
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Technique of cooking used to cook uncovered in a small amount of fat in a pan
Suatè
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to heat liquid just below the boiling point; or pour boiling water over food or to dip food briefly into the boiling water
Scald (lapwa)
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to cook meat quickly at a high temperature until it becomes brown
Sear
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Technique of cooking usually done using a skillet with small amounts of fat or the oven at a high temperature.
Sear
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to cook over steam rising from boiling water
Steam
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to cover with boiling water and let stand without additional heating until flavor and color are extracted, as for tea
Steep
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to cook slowly and for a long time in liquid
Stew
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to fry small pieces of food very quickly in a small amount of very hot oil while stirring constantly
Stir-fry
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In stir-frying ________ or ______ is used
Wok or skillet
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to brown by direct heat in a toaster or the oven
Toast