Potato Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1A cook wants homemade fries with less surface starch and a crisper finish. Which preparation is most helpful before frying?
  • Rinse or soak the cut potatoes, then dry them thoroughly
  • Leave the cut potatoes wet so the water creates a crust
  • Warm the cut potatoes in a sealed container until soft
  • Coat the cut potatoes in mashed potato
• 2What are the “eyes” visible on a potato?
  • Seeds embedded in the tuber's skin
  • Openings used exclusively to absorb water
  • Buds that can develop into new shoots
  • Scars left by insect pollination
• 4You want a baked potato with a dry, crisp exterior rather than a steamed skin. Which preparation best supports that result?
  • Wrap the wet potato tightly in foil
  • Place it in a covered dish filled with water
  • Dry it, lightly coat the skin with oil, and bake it uncovered
  • Peel it completely and cook it in a sealed bag