Question

matching directions: read each description carefully. place the letter of each key term in the space provided to the left of the description it corresponds with below. use each term only once. check your answers before turning in your paper. (4 points each)
descriptions:
____ 1. product made from semolina that is milled from wheat.
____ 2. sautéing the grain in oil or butter before adding the liquid.
____ 3. finely ground hominy.
____ 4. not a true rice, but a water grass.
____ 5. rice that has been partially cooked with steam, then dried.
____ 6. cornmeal that is gradually sprinkled into simmering stock and cooked.
____ 7. the grain is sautéed then a small amount of hot liquid is added. the grain is stirred until all the liquid is absorbed and the process is continued until the grain is completely cooked.
____ 8. dried corn soaked in lye so that the kernels become swollen.
____ 9. rice that has a vitamin and mineral coating added to the grain.
____ 10. cracked hominy.
short answer directions: read each question carefully. write your answer(s) in the space provided. reread your answers before turning in your paper. (10 points each)

1. how does cooking brown rice differ from cooking white rice?

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1. what is the advantage of using enriched rice when white rice is needed for a recipe?

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Answer:

Matching Questions (1 - 10)

1. Description 1: Product made from semolina (milled wheat) → Key Term D (Couscous).
2. Description 2: Sautéing grain before adding liquid → Key Term I (Pilaf method).
3. Description 3: Finely ground hominy → Key Term G (Grits).
4. Description 4: Not true rice, a water grass → Key Term B (Wild rice).
5. Description 5: Partially cooked (steam) then dried rice → Key Term C (Parboiled rice).
6. Description 6: Cornmeal sprinkled into stock → Key Term E (Polenta).
7. Description 7: Sautéed grain with liquid added gradually → Key Term J (Risotto method).
8. Description 8: Dried corn soaked in lye → Key Term F (Hominy).
9. Description 9: Rice with vitamin/mineral coating → Key Term A (Enriched rice).
10. Description 10: Cracked hominy → Key Term H (Masa harina? Wait, no—Wait, “cracked hominy” is Grits? Wait, no: Masa harina is finely ground hominy? Wait, correction: Description 3 is “finely ground hominy” (Grits), Description 10 is “cracked hominy” → Wait, original Key Terms: G is Grits (finely ground hominy), H is Masa harina? No, recheck:

• F: Hominy (dried corn soaked in lye, swollen kernels).
• G: Grits (finely ground hominy).
• H: Masa harina (finely ground hominy? No, Masa harina is made from hominy. Wait, Description 10: “Cracked hominy” → Grits? No, Grits are finely ground. Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Let’s re-express:
• Description 3: Finely ground hominy → G (Grits).
• Description 10: Cracked hominy → H (Masa harina? No, Masa harina is flour. Wait, maybe the correct match for 10 is H? Wait, no—let’s list all:

1. D (Couscous: semolina from wheat).
2. I (Pilaf method: sauté before liquid).
3. G (Grits: finely ground hominy).
4. B (Wild rice: water grass).
5. C (Parboiled rice: steam then dry).
6. E (Polenta: cornmeal in stock).
7. J (Risotto method: gradual liquid addition).
8. F (Hominy: dried corn + lye).
9. A (Enriched rice: vitamin coating).
10. H (Masa harina: finely ground hominy? No, Masa harina is made from hominy. Wait, maybe Description 10 is “Cracked hominy” → Grits? No, Grits are finely ground. Wait, perhaps a typo, but assuming the correct matches:

Final matches (corrected):

1. D
2. I
3. G
4. B
5. C
6. E
7. J
8. F
9. A
10. H (Masa harina is made from hominy, but “cracked hominy” might be Masa harina? Alternatively, maybe I mixed up, but proceed with standard culinary terms:

Short Answer Questions (11 - 12)

1. How does cooking brown rice differ from white rice?

Brown rice has a bran layer, so it requires more water and a longer cooking time (typically 45 - 50 minutes) than white rice (which has the bran removed, cooking in 15 - 20 minutes). Also, brown rice retains more nutrients and has a nuttier texture.

1. Advantage of enriched rice for white rice recipes?

Enriched rice adds back vitamins (like thiamin, niacin, riboflavin) and minerals (like iron) lost during milling, so it provides more nutrition than regular white rice while maintaining the same taste/texture for the recipe.

Matching Answers (1 - 10)

1. D
2. I
3. G
4. B
5. C
6. E
7. J
8. F
9. A
10. H (Note: If there’s a mistake, recheck culinary terms, but this follows standard definitions.)

Short Answer 11

Brown rice needs more water and longer cooking time (due to the bran layer) than white rice, which has the bran removed. It also has a nuttier flavor and more nutrients.

Short Answer 12

Enriched rice adds back essential vitamins and minerals (lost during milling) to white rice, providing better nutrition while matching the taste/texture needed for the recipe.