Cooking Techniques & Methods Flashcards
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What is the typical oil temperature range for deep-frying most foods?
Answer: 325–375°F (163–190°C)
Most deep-frying is performed between 325–375°F; this range cooks food quickly, creates a crispy exterior, and minimizes oil absorption.
The French cooking method en papillote involves cooking food:
Answer: Sealed in parchment paper or foil packets so it steams in its own juices
En papillote seals food (often fish and vegetables) in a parchment or foil packet, trapping steam so it gently cooks in its own aromatic juices.
What is the primary distinction between roasting and baking?
Answer: Roasting generally refers to cooking meats and vegetables while baking refers to doughs, batters, and pastries
Both methods use dry oven heat, but culinary convention uses 'roasting' for meats and vegetables and 'baking' for flour-based items like breads and pastries.
Confit, a classic French preservation technique, involves:
Answer: Slow-cooking food submerged in its own fat or oil at low temperature
Confit slow-cooks food (classically duck legs) fully submerged in fat at low heat, then stores it sealed under the same fat as a preservation method.
When stir-frying, which factor is most critical to achieving proper results?
Answer: Maintaining very high heat and keeping ingredients in constant motion
Stir-frying requires very high heat and constant movement to cook ingredients rapidly, achieving slight char and caramelization while retaining crispness.
Tempering chocolate in confectionery work refers to:
Answer: A controlled heating and cooling process that creates stable cocoa butter crystals for a glossy, snappy finish
Tempering manipulates the polymorphic crystallization of cocoa butter so the dominant Form V crystals produce chocolate that is glossy, snaps cleanly, and melts smoothly.
Sous vide cooking is defined as:
Answer: Cooking vacuum-sealed food in a precisely temperature-controlled water bath
Sous vide seals food in a vacuum bag and immerses it in water held at a precise target temperature, allowing consistent edge-to-edge doneness impossible with conventional methods.