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61 Cards in this Set

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A combination of herbs and vegetables tied in a bundle which is used to flavor soups and sauces is a sachet d'epices
FALSE
The ratio of roux to liquid for a medium consistency sauce is 12-16 oz per gallon
TRUE
Mirepoix can be comprised of any combination of aromatic root vegetables
TRUE & FALSE
The simplest way to remove any fat from the stock's surface is to refrigerate it until it is throughly chilled
TRUE
All stock are usually started with hot water
FALSE
If stocks are cooked at a very gentle simmer, the end product will be very clear
TRUE
The amount of bones required for a gallon of fish stock is less than that required for veal stock because the fish stock cooks for such a short time
FALSE
Cold water slows the extraction of flavor and body from the bones
FALSE
Starting to brown bones or mirepoix in a cool pan in cool oil over low heat develops the best flavor
FALSE
The mirepoix or other aromatic vegetables for white stocks should be cooked until they are tender and lightly browned
FALSE
All vegetables to be grilled should first be blanched or parboiled
FALSE
To finish vegetables in whole butter or heavy cream, they should be repeatedly tossed over brisk heat just until coated and heated through
TRUE
Denser green vegetables such as broccoli, shoul be boiled, covered, to allow the natural acid to retain the vegetable's color
FALSE
To correctly concasse a tomato, they should be blanched a minimum of 5 minutes
FALSE
It is not necessary to shock vegetables after they are blanched
FALSE
When boiling, the color and type of vegetable will determine whether the pot should be cover
TRUE
When pan-steaming vegetables, the cooking liquid may be reduced to make a sauce or form a glaze
TRUE
When roasting vegetables, the fond from the vegetables is usually reduced to make a sauce for the dish
FALSE
There's nothing left
High moisture or tender vegetables can be grilled or broiled from the raw state
TRUE
White vegetables contain a chemical compound called flavones
TRUE
All vegetables to be grilled should first be blanched or parboiled
FALSE
To finish vegetables in whole butter or heavy cream, they should be repeatedly tossed over brisk heat just until coated and heated through
TRUE
Denser green vegetables such as broccoli, shoul be boiled, covered, to allow the natural acid to retain the vegetable's color
FALSE
To correctly concasse a tomato, they should be blanched a minimum of 5 minutes
FALSE
It is not necessary to shock vegetables after they are blanched
FALSE
When boiling, the color and type of vegetable will determine wheter the pot should be cover
TRUE
When pan-steaming vegetables, the cooking liquid may be reduced to make a sauce or form a glaze
TRUE
When roasting vegetables, the fond from the vegetables is usually reduced to make a sauce for the dish
FALSE
There's nothing left
High moisture or tender vegetables can be grilled or broiled from the raw state
TRUE
White vegetables contain a chemical compound called flavones
TRUE
All vegetables to be grilled should first be blanched or parboiled
FALSE
To finish vegetables in whole butter or heavy cream, they should be repeatedly tossed over brisk heat just until coated and heated through
TRUE
Denser green vegetables such as broccoli, shoul be boiled, covered, to allow the natural acid to retain the vegetable's color
FALSE
To correctly concasse a tomato, they should be blanched a minimum of 5 minutes
FALSE
It is not necessary to shock vegetables after they are blanched
FALSE
When boiling, the color and type of vegetable will determine whether the pot should be cover
TRUE
When pan-steaming vegetables, the cooking liquid may be reduced to make a sauce or form a glaze
TRUE
When roasting vegetables, the fond from the vegetables is usually reduced to make a sauce for the dish
FALSE
There's nothing left
High moisture or tender vegetables can be grilled or broiled from the raw state
TRUE
White vegetables contain a chemical compound called flavones
TRUE
Cooked vegetables should be pureed while they are very hot
TRUE
Potatoes to be deep fried should be parboiled to ensure they will have the proper color, texture, and flavor and be properly cooked, but not greasy or scorched
FALSE
All purpose and chef's potatoes are the best choices for baking and roasting
FALSE
Moderate-moisture and starch potatoes are the best choices for salads and soups because they maintain their shape during cooking
TRUE
After soaking potatoes, discard any soaking liquid so that any of the toxin solanine is not retained
FALSE
when boiling potatoes, they should always be boiled in water
FALSE
Unlike peeled potatoes that are started in cold water, potatoes to be boiled in their skin should be started in boiling water
FALSE
Eggs or pate a choux are sometimes blended w potato puree before deep frying
TRUE
Boiled potatoes should be held in their cooking liquid until they are needed
FALSE
Blenders or food processor should never be used when pureeing potatoes
TRUE
It is easier to test the doneness of a boiling potato w a kitchen fork than with a knife
TRUE
Potatoes to be pureed are first cooked by boiling, steaming, or baking in their skin
TRUE
The higher the starch content in a potato, the more granular and dry it will be after it is cooked
TRUE
Legumes should be completely covered by liquid at all times
TRUE
Adding salt or acidic ingredients earlier can toughen the skin if added at the start of cooking time (Rice)
TRUE
When preparing a pilaf, heating the grain in hot fat or oil begins to gelatinize the starches. This encourages the grains to remain separate after they are cooked
TRUE
Pilafs may be prepared with grains other than rice
TRUE
Neutral or flavored oil is often used in pasta doughs because it helps keep the dough pliable and makes it easy to work with
TRUE
Adding salt to the dough helps to develop flavor
TRUE
Vegetable purees used for flavor or color are often dried slightly by sauteing them first in order to concentrate their flavors in the pasta dough
TRUE
When cooking pasta and noodles, salt is added to the water as it comes to a boil
TRUE