Cuisine Trivia Questions
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What is the hottest variety of an Indian spice blend that originated in Madras?
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curry
Naan, a traditional East Indian food, is a type of what?
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bread
In quick breads, what common leavening agent used in standard breads is typically not used?
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yeast
What type of meat is the Westphalian variety, which is smoked over beechwood and juniper?
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ham
In some Asian cuisines, what part of the shark is traditionally used to make a luxury soup?
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fin
What type of fish is Nova, which is known for being cold-smoked and originally from Nova Scotia?
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salmon
What is the name of a filled tortilla that derives from the Spanish word for a young donkey?
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burrito
What food item is commonly referred to as a rasher?
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bacon
What popular Israeli fast food consists of fried chickpea balls served with salad in a pita?
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falafel
What zesty sauce, named after a state in Mexico, involves peppers that are fermented for 3 years?
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tabasco
What is the French name for the Helix garden snail served as a delicacy in restaurants?
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escargot
In which country are pickled vegetables known as kimchi a common food?
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korea
What cultured milk product is drained of whey and formed into balls to make the Middle Eastern treat labna?
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yogurt
What is the Italian name for the purple vegetable that is often served 'parmigiana'?
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eggplant
What grain is used to make congee, a popular morning meal in China?
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rice
What word, meaning 'cutlet' in German, often follows 'wiener'?
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schnitzel
What lunch staple is named after the title held by John Montagu, who was known for his gambling habits?
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sandwich
What meat should you begin by soaking in cold water for 24 to 36 hours to cook its country version?
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ham
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