ACF Culinary Techniques & Food Preparation

Question 1

What is the Maillard reaction responsible for in cooking?

Accepted Answer

Creating a crispy crust on meats

Answer

Softening vegetables.

Answer

Fermenting dough.

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Thickening sauces.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of blanching vegetables?

Accepted Answer

To preserve color and texture before freezing

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To caramelize them.

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To freeze them instantly.

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To enhance their sweetness.

Question 3

Which knife cut results in long, thin strips?

Accepted Answer

Julienne

Answer

Brunoise

Answer

Chiffonade

Answer

Dice

Question 4

What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?

Accepted Answer

In the refrigerator

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Leaving it on the counter overnight.

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Soaking it in hot water.

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Next to a stove while cooking.

Question 5

What cooking method uses submersion in hot fat?

Accepted Answer

Deep frying

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Steaming

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Sautéing

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Grilling

Question 6

Which ingredient is used as a thickening agent in a roux?

Accepted Answer

Flour

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Sugar

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Butter

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Egg yolks

Question 7

What is mise en place?

Accepted Answer

Preparing and organizing all ingredients before cooking

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Cleaning up after cooking.

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Cooking with leftover ingredients.

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Arranging kitchen décor.

Question 8

Which technique involves cooking food in vacuum-sealed bags at precise temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Sous vide

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Poaching

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Braising

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Searing

Question 9

Which of the following is a moist-heat cooking method?

Accepted Answer

Steaming

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Grilling

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Broiling

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Roasting