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Herbs and Spices - Culinary Arts

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