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French Culinary Terms

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French Culinary Terms game quiz
"Just a short test on how much you know of your French culinary terminology."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Which of the following French cuts means very small dice of less than 3mm on each edge?
    Macedoine
    Jardiniere
    Julienne
    Brunoise


2. "Chiffonade" is the French term for what?
    Fanned
    Finely shred
    Segmented
    Roughly cut


3. Although not strictly French, what does the "Van Dyke" method involve doing to a garnish fruit/vegetable?
    Cut in half and hollowed out
    Cut in half with a zig zag line
    Rolling the thinly pared skin to make a rose
    Arranging the cut up pieces to resemble a swan


4. Which of the following ingredients would you not expect to find in a "mirepoix?"
    Carrot
    Celery
    Onion
    Garlic


5. What is a "farce?"
    The bed of vegetables that meat may be served on
    Inexperienced and messy chef
    A type of stuffing
    A meat-accompanying sauce


6. When referring to fish cuts, what is a "darne?"
    Slice of flat fish off the bone
    Slice of round fish off the bone
    Slice of round fish on the bone
    Slice of flat fish on the bone


7. With reference to the type of stew known as a "blanquette," what would be served over it?
    Brown sauce made with cooking stock
    White sauce made from cooking stock
    White sauce made with roux and milk
    Reserved cooking stock thickened with arrowroot


8. In the dish "Poulet Princesse," which of the following components would you not expect to find served with it?
    Asparagus heads
    Noisette potatoes
    Sauteed mushrooms
    Chicken Veloute


9. When you're reading a French menu and see that something is done in the style of "Lyonnaise," what would you typically expect it to be served with?
    Gravy
    Mustard
    Garlic
    Onions


10. If the chef asks you to put something into the "marmite," what on earth would he be talking about?
    Main Oven
    Frying Pan
    Grill
    Stock pot


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Compiled Jun 28 12