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Cooking Trivia Quiz
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Cooking Trivia Quiz
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25 Questions

1. What do we do when zesting a citrus fruit?
2. A springform pan is often used for cooking which dish?
3. What do we call the process of mixing droplets of vinegar and oil to make them not separate?
4. What do we call the person who is responsible for making sauces in professional kitchens?
5. What is a chicken’s airline breast?
6. A roux is often added while cooking to help thicken sauces or soups. What are the main ingredients of this sauces?
7. What is a mandoline used for?
8. Which has a higher smoke point: peanut oil or canola oil?
9. What do we call the caramelised juices remaining in our pan after meat is browned?
10. Which of the following seafood is also known as the 'Norwegian lobster'?
11. What are the main ingredients of custards?
12. In French, bouillabaisse is the name of which kind of stew?
13. Which ingredient is often added to make bread rise?
14. Which spice is often floated in cider or put into hams?
15. Beurre blanc is a butter sauce made from which main ingredients?
16. Foods in a wok are often cooker over …
17. To cook pasta al dente perfectly, which should its texture look like?
18. Which of the following ingredients is used when poaching foods?
19. Pecorino cheese originally comes from which country?
20. What is the best way to make onions taste sweeter?
21. What is the culinary term for improving the presentation of a dish by decorating with ingredients?
22. Which shape do we have when julienning veggies or fruits?
23. Who is the good of food and drink in the ancient Greek myths?
24. What do we have when whipping egg whites?
25. Which of the following ingredients can be found in many Indian recipes?