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How to clean and cook a fish over fire
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the first step when preparing a fish for cooking over a fire?
A) Cleaning the fish
B) Finding the perfect cooking stick
C) Marinating the fish
D) Building the fire
  • 2. What is the best tool for removing scales from a fish?
A) A sponge
B) A descaler or the back of a knife
C) A toothbrush
D) Sandpaper
  • 3. Which direction should you scrape the scales off the fish?
A) From head to tail
B) It doesn't matter
C) From tail to head
D) In a circular motion
  • 4. After scaling, what's the next crucial step?
A) Gutting the fish
B) Salting the fish
C) Oiling the fish
D) Wrapping the fish in leaves
  • 5. Where is the incision made to gut a fish?
A) Through the head
B) Around the tail
C) From vent to gills
D) Across the back
  • 6. What should you remove during the gutting process?
A) Just the bones
B) All internal organs
C) Only the intestines
D) Only the stomach
  • 7. After gutting, what should you do?
A) Rinse the fish thoroughly
B) Immediately cook the fish
C) Salt the fish
D) Dry the fish with a towel
  • 8. What type of wood is generally NOT recommended for cooking?
A) Fruit woods (apple, cherry)
B) Any dry wood is fine
C) Hardwoods (oak, maple)
D) Resinous woods (pine, fir)
  • 9. What is the ideal stage of the fire for cooking fish?
A) Hot embers
B) Smoldering smoke
C) A completely extinguished fire
D) Large flames
  • 10. How can you tell if the embers are hot enough?
A) The embers are glowing blue.
B) You can easily touch the embers.
C) You can hold your hand 4 inches above for only a few seconds.
D) There is no smoke.
  • 11. Which is a method to cook a fish over the fire?
A) Freezing
B) Boiling in snow
C) Drying in direct sunlight
D) Wrapping in leaves
  • 12. What type of leaves are suitable to wrap the fish with?
A) Pine needles
B) Poison ivy leaves
C) Any leaf will do
D) Large, edible leaves (banana, grape)
  • 13. What is the purpose of wrapping the fish in leaves?
A) To make it look pretty
B) To make it cook faster
C) To retain moisture and flavor
D) To keep bugs away
  • 14. What is another method of cooking a fish over the fire?
A) Microwaving
B) Boiling in the river
C) Burying in the ground
D) Skewering on a stick
  • 15. When skewering a fish, where should you insert the stick?
A) Through the mouth and out the tail
B) Just through the tail
C) Randomly through the body
D) Just through the head
  • 16. What can be used to season the fish before cooking?
A) Bleach
B) Motor oil
C) Gasoline
D) Salt, pepper, herbs
  • 17. How far away from the embers should you cook the fish?
A) Far away as possible
B) Under the embers
C) Several inches
D) Directly on the embers
  • 18. How do you know when the fish is cooked?
A) The flesh is still translucent
B) The flesh is opaque and flakes easily
C) The fish is still cold
D) The bones are falling apart
  • 19. What is the danger of undercooked fish?
A) Food poisoning
B) It will cook later
C) More nutrients
D) Increased flavor
  • 20. What is the danger of overcooked fish?
A) There is no danger
B) It becomes easier to digest
C) It becomes more flavorful
D) It becomes dry and tough
  • 21. What is a good way to keep the fish from sticking to the grill?
A) Use paper towels instead
B) Use sugar as an oil
C) Just throw it on and hope for the best
D) Oil the grill grate
  • 22. What is an important safety precaution when cooking over a fire?
A) Wear flammable clothing
B) Leave the fire unattended
C) Use gasoline to start the fire
D) Keep a bucket of water nearby
  • 23. How long should you let the fire burn down to embers?
A) Until it's completely out
B) 30-45 minutes
C) 5 minutes
D) 1 hour and a half
  • 24. What is a natural way to add flavor to fish cooked over fire?
A) Sprinkling with sand
B) Pouring in soda
C) Painting with ink
D) Stuffing the cavity with herbs
  • 25. When turning the fish on the fire, how should you do it?
A) Use your bare hands
B) Gently and carefully
C) Flip it quickly
D) Kick it with your foot
  • 26. What is the best way to extinguish the fire after cooking?
A) Let it burn itself out
B) Bury it with dirt
C) Cover it with gasoline
D) Pour water on it until it's completely out
  • 27. Can you cook frozen fish over a fire?
A) Freezing makes it cook faster
B) Yes, the ice will protect it
C) It's not recommended, thaw it first
D) Yes, just add more cooking time
  • 28. What should you do with the fish scraps after cleaning?
A) Dispose of them properly, far from camp
B) Leave them for the animals
C) Throw them back in the water
D) Bury them near the campsite
  • 29. What size fish is easiest to cook over a fire?
A) Smaller fish, like trout
B) Extremely tiny fish, like minnows
C) Any size is the same
D) Very large fish, like salmon
  • 30. Besides taste, what is a sign that the fish is done cooking?
A) The fish starts singing
B) External temperature reaches 100°F
C) The fire goes out
D) Internal temperature reaches 145°F
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