Unit 2 - Sac 1 Chapter 10 ( a )

Question 1

How would you decide if a cooks knife you were about to purchase was right for your personal use

Answer 1

• fits nicely in your hand
• sharp enough for required job
• not to heavy

Question 2

Identify two techniques used to sharpen knifes

Answer 2

Honing a knife with a steel

Sharpening a knife with a stone

Question 3

Why is keeping knifes sharp important in using them in food preparation?

Answer 3

Sharper knifes are safer because they cut with ease and doesn’t need as much pressure

Question 4

Identify four safe safety considerations when using food processor

Answer 4

• unplug before cleaning
• turn off power before removing attachments
• do not exceed bowl capacity
• hands are dry before operating

Question 5

Which tool would be most suitable to use when mashing potato for gnocchi?

Answer 5

The potato ricer because it purées the potato

Question 6

Why are soft plastic bowls unsuitable for beating egg whites?

Answer 6

Tend to absorb strong odours and retain a greasy film

Question 7

What are the benefits of using a balloon whisk when preparing mixtures?

Answer 7

Because it aerates the foods

Question 8

Why is it important to sieve dry ingredients when preparing flour mixtures?

Answer 8

It makes it easier to mix with other ingredients

Question 9

Describe how to measure dry ingredients such as flour using cup measures

Answer 9

Measuring cups come in sets of 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup

Question 10

Why is it important to weigh and measure accurately when cooking?

Answer 10

Because they are important for the production of a successful product so the dish turns out as it should