Year 8-1

Question 1

Define sift

Answer 1

To put a loose substance through a sieve to remove lumps and to add air.

Question 2

Define rubbing in

Answer 2

Mix butter with flour with fingertips

Question 3

Define dice

Answer 3

Cut into squares or cubes

Question 4

Define slice

Answer 4

To cut into thin layers

Question 5

Define garnish

Answer 5

Decorate a savoury food

Question 6

Define boiling

Answer 6

To heat up a liquid until big violent bubbles appear on the surface at 100 degrees

Question 7

Define simmering

Answer 7

Keeping the liquid just below boiling point while bubbling gently at 85 degrees

Question 8

Define frying

Answer 8

To cook food in hot fat or oil in a shallow pan.

Question 9

Why is it important to preheat the oven before cooking?

Answer 9

So that when your food is ready to go in the oven, the oven is already set at the needed temperature.

Question 10

Name the 4 parts of a recipe?

Answer 10

1. Name of the recipe
2. Ingredients
3. Method
4. Time
5. Equipment

Question 11

Why should you read the recipe before you start cooking?

Answer 11

So that you know each step before you do them as well as making sure you have all the right ingredients and equipment.

Question 12

What are the three sections of the healthy living pyramid?

Answer 12

Eat least
Eat moderately
Eat most

Question 13

What types of food are in the eat least category?

Answer 13

Oil, margarine, butter, sugar, spreads

Question 14

What types of food are in the eat moderately category?

Answer 14

Lean meat, eggs, fish, chicken, milk, yoghurt, cheese

Question 15

What types of food are in the eat most category?

Answer 15

Vegetables, beans, lentils, cereal, bread, fruit, nut

Question 16

Why should individuals follow the healthy living pyramid?

Answer 16

Because the healthy living pyramid is promoted in a very clear and easy to read way it makes it easy to know what your diet should include. If individuals were to follow the HLP it would decrease the number of people who are overweight or suffer from obesity.

Question 17

What is the temperature of a slow, moderate, hot oven

Answer 17

150 degrees
180 degrees
200 degrees

Question 18

Define knead

Answer 18

To work into dough or paste with hands.

Question 19

How many millilitres does 1 cup equal?

Answer 19

250

Question 20

Why is it important to measure accurately ?

Answer 20

So that when certain ingredients are put into the mixture they all balance out each other as well as making sure that the recipe works as not having the correct measurements it could ruin the food

Question 21

How do you wash and dry dishes and in what order?

Answer 21

When washing dishes wash with soap in hot water and to make sure to wash from least dirtiest to most dirty. Making sure to leave no water on the dishes when you dry them with a tea towel

Question 22

Why is it important to wash and dry dishes correctly?

Answer 22

So that when it’s time to use the equipment again they are clean and ready to use when cooking.

Question 23

List 10 safety rules

Answer 23

1. No open toed shoes
2. Hair up
3. No jewellery
4. Drop something pick it up
5. No running
6. Never put fingers near blades
7. Wash a knife with the blade facing away
8. Always use a sharp knife
9. Baggy clothing
10. When passing a knife pass the blade

Question 24

List 10 hygiene rules

Answer 24

1. Wash hands before cooking
2. Store frozen food in the fridge
3. Cook food thoroughly
4. Use separate boards for meat and vegetables
5. Throw out products that have passed there used by date
6. Wash fruit and vegetables
7. Hair up
8. A clean cooking space
9. Wear an apron
10. Use different knifes for meat and vegetables