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Herbs and Spices - Culinary Arts

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