Answer:
The minimum internal temperatures for safely cooking various types of food are established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Below are the correct matches based on the FDA's guidelines:
- Vegetable Fried Rice: 165°F or 74°C for less than a second. This is because fried rice includes a mixture of ingredients, potentially including leftovers or pre-cooked ingredients. The FDA requires all leftovers and foods containing leftovers to be reheated to this temperature.
- Leftover Turkey Casserole: 165°F or 74°C for less than a second. As this is also a dish that includes leftovers (the turkey), it should be heated to the same temperature as the fried rice.
- Grilled Salmon Steak: 145°F or 63°C for 15 seconds. This is the recommended internal temperature for cooking fish.
- Beef Meatballs: 155°F or 68°C for 17 seconds. This is the minimum internal temperature for ground meats, including ground beef.
There's no item to match the 135°F or 57°C for no specific time temperature, which is the FDA's recommended minimum internal temperature for cooking fresh, whole cuts of red meat and commercially-raised game. However, none of the items in the list meet this category. It's also the recommended temperature for hot-held fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes that are going to be kept warm for service.