CCA CCA Garde Manger & Cold Kitchen

Question 1

What does 'garde manger' literally mean in French?

Accepted Answer

Keeper of the food (pantry)

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The pastry kitchen

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Cold cooking station

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Food presentation specialist

Question 2

What is 'charcuterie' in the context of the professional kitchen?

Accepted Answer

The preparation and assembly of preserved meats and pork products

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The art of decorative vegetable carving

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A style of dessert plating

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The making of artisan cheeses

Question 3

What is the function of sodium nitrite in curing meats?

Accepted Answer

To inhibit harmful bacteria like Clostridium botulinum and give cured meat its pink color

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To add sweetness to the meat

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To tenderize the meat fibers

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To speed up the drying process

Question 4

What is a 'pâté en terrine'?

Accepted Answer

A forcemeat mixture baked in an earthenware mold

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A clear aspic mold filled with vegetables

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A cold seafood salad served in a terracotta dish

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A type of cold custard dessert

Question 5

What is the correct ratio of salt used in a dry cure for charcuterie?

Accepted Answer

1–3% salt by weight of the meat

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10–15% salt by weight of the meat

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25% salt by weight of the meat

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5–8% salt by weight of the meat

Question 6

What is 'aspic' and how is it used in garde manger?

Accepted Answer

A savory gelatin made from clarified meat stock used to coat or mold cold dishes

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A cold sauce similar to vinaigrette

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A seasoned oil used to preserve vegetables

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A type of smoked fish preparation