Question 1

What are these drop scones best cooked in or on?

Accepted Answer

Drop scones are best cooked on a griddle, as they cook quickly and need to be flipped frequently to ensure even cooking. A griddle allows for easy flipping and even cooking without the need for oil or butter. A frying pan or grill may also work, but a griddle is the preferred option. A bratt pan is not typically used for cooking drop scones.

Question 2

Which two of the following coatings can be used when shallow frying food items?

Accepted Answer

Pané and seasoned flour are commonly used coatings for shallow frying. Pané involves coating food in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, while seasoned flour is simply flour mixed with seasonings. Batter is typically used for deep frying, and milk is not a coating.

Question 3

Which one of the following best describes the process of proving an omelette pan?

Accepted Answer

The process of proving an omelette pan typically involves heating salt in the pan to remove any impurities or residues, wiping it clean, and then heating oil in the pan to create a non-stick surface. This method helps in seasoning the pan for optimal cooking performance.

Question 4

Before deep frying raw potatoes cut into shapes it is necessary to

Accepted Answer

It is important to wash the potatoes to remove any dirt or debris before cutting them into shapes. After washing, it is necessary to dry them thoroughly to prevent the oil from splattering when they are put into the hot oil. Therefore, option D, wash and dry them, is the best choice.

Question 5

When deep frying fish in batter first pass the fish through____ . When placing the battered fish into the fat, place it________ . Once the fish is cooked remove it from the fryer using a_________ .

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Question 6

When using butter for shallow frying fillets of sole it can first be ________. When placing the fish fillets into the frying pan it is best to place the________ side in first. Once the fish is cooked remove it from the frying pan using a________ .

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Question 7

Which one of the following food items should not be cooked in a deep fat fryer with a basket?

Accepted Answer

Cod in batter may require more space in the fryer and be too big for the basket, causing it to break apart or not cook evenly. The other options can easily fit in a fryer basket.

Question 8

Which one of the following is the usual temperature for blanching chips?

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Question 9

Which one of the following is the best cooking medium to use in the deep fat fryer when cooking food items coated in breadcrumbs?

Accepted Answer

Vegetable oil has a high smoke point and a neutral flavor that won't overpower the breadcrumbs. Olive oil and butter have lower smoke points and can become burnt and rancid quickly. Dripping can be too heavy and flavorful for delicate breadcrumb coatings.

Question 10

When coating goujons of fish first pass the goujons through_________ and then place them into_______. Finally put them into_________ .

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Quiz 10: Prepare and Cook Food by Deep Frying and Shallow Frying