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Knife Skills in Cooking Trivia Quiz

See how well you know your professional knife skills. Test your knowledge!

A multiple-choice quiz by georgiewadhere. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
georgiewadhere

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,134

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
675

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (6/10), Guest 199 (4/10), Guest 104 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. If I said "cut these vegetables into brunoise", what would I mean? Hint

Thick strips

Thin strips

A fine dice cut

The natural shape of the vegetable

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Question 2 of 10

2. What would I be looking for if I asked for a julienne cut? Hint

The natural shape of the vegetable

A fine dice cut

Thin strips

A thick dice cut

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Question 3 of 10

3. What do I mean by a paysanne cut? Hint

A fine dice cut

The natural shape of the vegetable

Thin strips

A chunky dice cut

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Question 4 of 10

4. What would I mainly use a paring knife for? Hint

Boning out meat

Cutting vegetables

Filleting fish

Turning potatoes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these knives is long, thin and flimsy? Hint

Boning knife

Large chefs knife

Turning knife

Fillet knife

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these ingredients would you be likely to chiffonade? Hint

Eggs

Potatoes

Basil

Chocolate

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these knives is small and serrated? Hint

Paring knife

Tomato knife

Turning knife

Filleting knife

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which type of spatula would be used when cooking fish? Hint

Plain spatula

Cranked spatula

Offset spatula

Fanned spatula

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Question 9 of 10

9. If someone were to cut vegetables into mirepoix, what would you expect the vegetables to look like? Hint

Chunky, rough cut

Long, thin cut

Fine, detailed cut

Small, dice cut

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the object used to sharpen knives in the kitchen? Hint

A nail

A block

A steel

A wheel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If I said "cut these vegetables into brunoise", what would I mean?

Answer: A fine dice cut

This cut would be used for things like broths. It's important to have each cut uniform and even.

2. What would I be looking for if I asked for a julienne cut?

Answer: Thin strips

This cut is often used for stir fries because vegetables will cook quicker when cut like this.

3. What do I mean by a paysanne cut?

Answer: The natural shape of the vegetable

This cut is usually used for presentational value. Its makes the vegetables look professional and natural. This is a French technique that is often used in classic cuisine.

4. What would I mainly use a paring knife for?

Answer: Cutting vegetables

A paring knife is a small knife that can be used for most things but is usually used in the preparation of vegetables.

5. Which of these knives is long, thin and flimsy?

Answer: Fillet knife

A fillet knife is used for filleting and skinning fish. It's flimsy so you can easily move it around the back bone of the fish without ruining the flesh.

6. Which of these ingredients would you be likely to chiffonade?

Answer: Basil

When something is prepared as a chiffonade cut, it means to cut it into paper-thin slices. Chiffon in French means fabric or rag.

7. Which of these knives is small and serrated?

Answer: Tomato knife

The tomato knife is mainly used in the making of salads. Because it is serrated, it can achieved a more precise cut, therefore adding to the presentation.

8. Which type of spatula would be used when cooking fish?

Answer: Fanned spatula

This spatula is bigger which makes it more suitable for cooking with fish because you can lift whole fillets out of the pan easily without worrying about the fish falling apart.

9. If someone were to cut vegetables into mirepoix, what would you expect the vegetables to look like?

Answer: Chunky, rough cut

Mirepoix is normally used for stocks and bases of soups. It is a rough cut for vegetables just cooked to extract flavour and taken out later in the cooking process. It therefore doesn't need to be precise.

10. What is the name of the object used to sharpen knives in the kitchen?

Answer: A steel

Every chef should own and regularly use a steel. Knives should be sharpened often.

Source: Author georgiewadhere

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