Grain Review
What will take longer to cook, old or new beans?
old beans
To make soft polenta, a ratio of ____ part cornmeal to ____ parts liquid is generally used.
1 : 6
When reheating rice, make sure it reaches a core temperature of at least...
165º F (74º C).
Cooked grains that have been properly cooled can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for...
4 to 5 days
How long can cooked bean be stored in the refrigerator for?
5 days
If added at the beginning, the color of what vegetable puree will be affected by risotto's long cooking time?
Asparagus puree
What type of grain is the most suitable for making a risotto-style dish?
Barley
Dried peas and lentils must always be soaked.
False
Grains must always be rinsed prior to cooking.
False
Grains must only be cooked for the recommended time on the package - not any longer or shorter.
False
Polenta must be continuously stirred during the entire cooking process.
False
What are the four parts of the grain?
Husk, Bran, Germ, Endosperm
When incorporating sauces into risotto, the liquid used to cook the risotto needs to be ___________ in flavor.
Light
When making pilaf, the mirepoix is always browned
No
Should all types of rice be rinsed?
Nope
Cracked wheat is less nutritious than whole wheat kernels.
Not true
Raw brown rice should be stored where?
Refrigerator.
What should you do to the pilaf after its done cooking and for how long?
Rest for 10 to 20 minutes.
What is the best way to check grains to see if they are done?
Taste them.
Brown rice is more nutritious than white rice.
True
Does soaking reduce the cooking time the rice needs?
Yes
Grains can be cooked using the four main methods used to cook rice.
Yes
If polenta becomes too thick during the cooking process, what should you do?
You can thin it out by whisking in more hot liquid.
What is the proper risotto-making sequence?
sweat mirepoix - toast rice - deglaze - incorporate cooking liquid
The main difference between the pilaf method and the steaming method is...
the rice or grain is first sauteed in oil or butter.