Starting to cook - Food preparation skills

Question 0

Chopping

Answer 0

Cut into even-sized pieces.

Question 1

Peeling

Answer 1

Use a peeler to remove the skin from vegetables and fruits such as apples. (Thin peeling)

Use a sharp knife to remove the skin from citrus fruits (eg orange) and squashes. (Thick peeling)

Question 2

Slicing

Answer 2

Keep the knife blade facing the board. Use smooth strokes to cut the food into even slices.

Question 3

Grating

Answer 3

Use a grater.

Question 4

Dicing.

Answer 4

Use a sharp knife to cut food into small cubes.

Question 5

Shredding

Answer 5

Use a sharp knife of food processor go cut food into very fine strips.

Question 6

Whisking/whipping.

Answer 6

Use a whisk

Question 7

Folding in

Answer 7

Use a whisk of large metal spoon to mix two ingredients together. Cut into the mixture and gently turn it over and over until it is mixed evenly.

Question 8

Blending

Answer 8

Mixing smoothly. This usually means mixing a powder with cold liquid, eg cornflour with a liquid such as water or milk.

Question 9

Coring:

Answer 9

Use a corer.