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Herbs and Spices - Culinary Arts

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  • What is “chiffonade”?
    Crushing nuts into powder
    Stir-frying vegetables rapidly
    Mincing garlic
    Slicing leaves or herbs into thin ribbon strips
  • Name this herb.
    Dill
  • Name this herb.
    Cilantro or Coriander
  • Which of the following spices might you commonly find in chai (spiced tea)?
    Cardamom
    Oregano
    Paprika
    Basil
  • Why might someone prefer to use whole spices instead of ground spices when making chai?
    Whole spices release flavour slowly and stay fresh longer
    Whole spices are cheaper
    Whole spices are easier to measure
    Whole spices look better
  • Name this spice.
    Cardamom
  • In the history of tea, tea was originally used for:
    As medicine and for ceremonial purposes
    To preserve meat
    Just its flavor
    Only as a cold drink
  • What part of a plant does a herb come from?
    Leaves
  • Name this herb.
    Mint
  • Which flavour best describes cinnamon?
    Bitter
    Sweet
    Salty
    Sour
  • Name this spice.
    Ginger
  • What happens to ground spice if you don't use it right away?
    It loses aroma and flavor over time
    Nothing changes
    It gets more flavourful
    It solidifies
  • What four parts of a plant can a spice come from?
    Fruit, seeds, bark, roots
  • Name this spice.
    Cinnamon
  • What is this spice?
    Cumin