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Cooking Basics and Kitchen Safety

SheelonNutritionHealthEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Never put water on an oil fire, why the chopping board matters, and what simmering actually looks like. Ten questions for anyone learning to feed themselves.

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  1. Question 1 of 3

    What should you do if oil catches fire in a pan?Tap an answer

    Multiple Choice · 20s

  2. Question 2 · unlocks after question 1
  3. Question 3 · unlocks after question 2
  1. What does 'simmer' mean?Multiple Choice · 20s
  2. At what temperature in Celsius does water boil at sea level? (a number)Type Answer · 30s
  3. Why preheat an oven before putting food in?Multiple Choice · 20s
  4. You should wash your hands before cooking and again after touching raw meat.True / False · 20s
  5. What is the safest way to defrost frozen meat?Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. Why do many recipes tell you to taste as you cook?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. What is the safe way to hold food while chopping, with fingertips tucked in? (two words)Type Answer · 30s

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