International Cuisine Trivia Questions
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In El Salvador, what type of meal is used to make pupusas, which are often stuffed with meat, beans, and spices?
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cornmeal
What summer soup from Poland, made from beets, is similar to a cold Russian soup?
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borscht
This Italian soup, whose name comes from the word meaning 'to serve', could be served to a minister. What is it?
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minestrone
What symbol is traditionally cut into the top of Irish soda bread?
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cross
In which country is zarzuela, a seafood cocktail, a specialty of the Costa Brava?
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spain
The Eccles cake is a sweet named after a town in Lancashire in which country?
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england
Which country is known for a 5-spice powder that includes anise, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, and Szechwan pepper?
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china
In Curacao, what animal, represented by the symbol of Capricorn, is the primary ingredient in a local stew?
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goat
What organ meat is used to make the German specialty smoked sausage known as braunschweiger?
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liver
What fishy delicacy is associated with the Sevruga variety, characterized by small, grayish eggs?
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caviar
What is the name of the Japanese dish made from sliced beef and vegetables cooked in soy sauce and sake?
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sukiyaki
On which country's cuisine will you find waterzooi as a traditional dish, particular to its Flemish people?
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belgium
In Mexican-Spanish, what is panocha, which can either be a raw or brown type of, or a fudgelike candy made with it?
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sugar
What is the name of the Mexican dish made with mashed avocados that can be used as a dip, a sauce, or a topping?
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guacamole
In French cuisine, the term 'argenteuil' is used to describe dishes featuring which vegetable, sometimes specifically just its tips?
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asparagus
Which country is known for creating twice-baked cookies called biscotti, perfect for dipping in wine or coffee?
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italy
What type of food includes varieties such as Sbrinz, Tilsit, and Appenzeller in Switzerland?
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cheese
What rich Russian delicacy is prepared with 'little salt' if the label says Malossol?
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caviar
In German cuisine, what type of meat is referred to as schweinefilet on menus?
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pork
What dark green vegetable is the main ingredient in the Greek pie known as spanakopita?
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spinach
In which country did the classic Catalan sauce Romesco, made with tomatoes, garlic, red peppers, nuts, and olive oil, originate?
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spain
In Dominica, what type of amphibian might you unknowingly order if you ask for 'mountain chicken'?
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frogs
What is the name of the Spanish dish made using saffron-flavored rice and shellfish, named after the pan in which it is cooked?
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paella
What is the name of the cold Russian soup that is typically served with a dollop of sour cream on top?
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borscht
In Italy, what is the variety meat referred to as 'lingua'?
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tongue
In which country is the type of seaweed known as laver in Ireland and Wales referred to as nori?
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japan
What spice do Grenadans typically grate on their rum punch, which is also commonly used in eggnog?
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nutmeg
From which country was sauerkraut brought to Germany by the Tatars?
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china
What is the name of the Southern French stew that is typically made with white beans and various meats or poultry native to the region?
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cassoulet
Which country is known for its Chicken Paprikash dish?
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hungary
What sheep's stomach dish, typically served with turnips and potatoes, is a favorite in Scotland?
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haggis
What type of shellfish is used to make the rich French soup known as Veloute de Crevettes?
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shrimp
Which Mediterranean country is known for the appetizer or side dish called Melitzanosolata, an eggplant salad?
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greece
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