Food — Quiz Night questions

1Sushi belongs to which country's cuisine?

• Korea
• China
• Japan
• Thailand

2Pizza spread around the world from which country's cuisine?

• Spain
• Italy
• Greece
• France

3The taco is a traditional dish of which country?

• Spain
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Peru

4Paella, the saffron rice dish, comes from which country?

• Spain
• Mexico
• Italy
• Portugal

5Pad Thai is the famous noodle dish of which country?

• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Indonesia

6Kimchi, made from fermented cabbage, is traditional to which country?

• China
• Japan
• Vietnam
• Korea

7What is the main ingredient of hummus?

• Beans
• Lentils
• Chickpeas
• Peas

8Which fruit is the main ingredient of guacamole?

• Lemon
• Avocado
• Domates
• Mango

9The hamburger takes its name from which German city?

• Hamburg
• Berlin
• Frankfurt
• Munich

10The long, thin baguette is associated with which country?

• Spain
• France
• Italy
• Germany

11Ramen is the famous noodle soup of which country's cuisine?

• Philippines
• Japan
• Vietnam
• Thailand

12The noodle soup pho comes from which country's cuisine?

• Cambodia
• Thailand
• Laos
• Vietnam

13Goulash, the paprika-heavy meat stew, comes from which country's cuisine?

• Poland
• Hungary
• Austria
• Czechia

14Fish and chips is a classic dish of which country?

• Australia
• England
• Ireland
• The USA

15Couscous is a traditional dish of which region?

• Southern Europe
• West Africa
• North Africa
• South Asia

16What is the fried patty made from ground chickpeas or fava beans called?

• Pakora
• Falafel (fried chickpea balls)
• Samosa
• Kibbeh

17Which herb is the main ingredient of pesto?

• Maydanoz
• Mint
• Roka
• Basil

18Which vegetable gives borscht its red color?

• Domates
• Red pepper
• Carrot
• Beetroot

19Traditional Mexican tortillas are made from which grain?

• Rice
• Wheat
• Egypt
• Barley

20Ceviche, raw fish marinated in citrus juice, is the national dish of which country?

• Peru
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Chile

21The fried rice dish nasi goreng is associated with which country?

• Philippines
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Indonesia

22Injera, the sourdough flatbread, is eaten in which country?

• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Morocco
• Nigeria

23Spiced tomato jollof rice is a famous dish of which region?

• East Africa
• West Africa
• North Africa
• South Africa

24Where did the poke bowl, made with raw fish, originate?

• Okinawa
• Hawaii
• Tahiti
• Bali

25Chili con carne is the signature dish of which US state?

• Arizona
• Texas
• New Mexico
• California

26The foam on top of a cappuccino is made from which ingredient?

• Milk
• Egg white
• Cream
• Water

27The world's first cola drink was made in which country?

• Mexico
• England
• Germany
• The USA

28Which vitamin is orange juice especially rich in?

• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K

29Which mineral in milk helps strengthen bones?

• Calcium
• Potassium
• Zinc
• Iron

30Which gas makes the bubbles in fizzy drinks?

• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Helium
• Carbon dioxide

31Which substance in coffee keeps you awake?

• Caffeine
• Nicotine
• Theobromine
• Taurine

32What is heating milk to kill germs called?

• Fermentation
• Filtration
• Distillation
• Pasteurization

33In which country was tea first drunk?

• China
• England
• Japan
• India

34Which appliance is usually used to make a smoothie?

• Blender
• Toaster
• Coffee machine
• Oven

35In which country was espresso invented?

• France
• Turkey
• Italy
• Brazil

36What is the main difference between black tea and green tea?

• The climate they grow in
• A different plant species
• The oxidation process
• The harvest season

37Matcha, the powdered green tea of the tea ceremony, is associated with which country?

• China
• Japan
• India
• Korea

38Which country produces the most coffee in the world?

• Vietnam
• Brazil
• Colombia
• Ethiopia

39How is an Americano made?

• By adding milk to espresso
• By adding cream to coffee
• By adding hot water to espresso
• By adding ice to coffee

40The chewy pearls in bubble tea are made from what?

• Rice flour
• Tapioca
• Cornstarch
• Gelatin

41Kombucha is made by fermenting which drink?

• Milk
• Juice
• Coffee
• Tea

42Which continent is mate tea native to?

• Europe
• Africa
• South America
• North America

43Masala chai, the spiced milk tea, is a drink of which country?

• India
• China
• İran
• Japan

44Which citrus gives Earl Grey tea its aroma?

• Orange
• Lemon
• Grapefruit
• Bergamot

45Which sugar occurs naturally in milk?

• Sucrose
• Fructose
• Glucose
• Lactose

46Which country is the coffee plant native to?

• Brazil
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Colombia

47Kefir, the fermented milk drink, originated in which region?

• Scandinavia
• Central Asia
• The Balkans
• The Caucasus

48Which coffee species is the most widely grown in the world?

• Arabica
• Robusta
• Excelsa
• Liberica

49Frappé, the frothy iced coffee, was invented in which country?

• Italy
• Greece
• The USA
• France

50Which substance gives tonic water its bitter taste?

• Tannin
• Quinine
• Citric acid
• Caffeine

51Chocolate is made from the beans of which tree?

• Coconut palm
• Cocoa
• Coffee
• Date palm

52Gelato is the traditional ice cream of which country?

• Spain
• France
• Greece
• Italy

53What is the main ingredient of cheesecake?

• Milk powder
• Chocolate
• Yoğurt
• Cheese

54Maple syrup is associated with which country?

• Canada
• The USA
• Russia
• Norway

55Marzipan is made by grinding which nut?

• Pistachio
• Badem
• Ceviz
• Fındık

56The colorful almond-flour cookie macaron is associated with which country?

• Switzerland
• Italy
• France
• Belgium

57Waffles are most associated with which country?

• The Netherlands
• Denmark
• Germany
• Belgium

58Which ingredient is used to make cake batter rise?

• Baking powder
• Vanilla
• Starch
• Salt

59Mochi, made from soft pounded rice, is a dessert of which country?

• Japan
• Thailand
• Korea
• China

60Meringue is made from which two ingredients?

• Egg white and sugar
• Cream and gelatin
• Milk and starch
• Flour and butter

61In Spain, churros are traditionally dipped in which drink?

• Hot chocolate
• Milk
• Coffee
• Tea

62Unlike ice cream, which ingredient does sorbet leave out?

• Milk
• Fruit
• Water
• Sugar

63How is the crisp top of a crème brûlée made?

• By torching sugar
• By pouring on honey
• By sprinkling hazelnuts
• By crumbling biscuits

64The brownie, a rich chocolate cake, originated in which country?

• Canada
• England
• The USA
• France

65Which of these is not found in white chocolate?

• Cocoa solids
• Milk powder
• Sugar
• Cocoa butter

66Which seed is the main ingredient of tahini halva?

• Sunflower
• Flax
• Sesame
• Poppy

67Ganache is a mixture of which two ingredients?

• Sugar and water
• Chocolate and cream
• Flour and butter
• Egg and milk

68Which continent is the cacao tree native to?

• South America
• Africa
• Asia
• Europe

69Dulce de leche is made by slowly cooking which two ingredients?

• Milk and sugar
• Honey and butter
• Cocoa and cream
• Egg and flour

70The mooncake is a holiday sweet in which country?

• Thailand
• China
• India
• Japan

71Who is the meringue dessert pavlova named after?

• A queen
• A ballerina
• A painter
• A chef

72The Sacher torte, chocolate cake with apricot jam, was born in which city?

• Zurich
• Paris
• Berlin
• Vienna

73Which country produces the most cocoa in the world?

• Ghana
• Ivory Coast
• Brazil
• Indonesia

74Daniel Peter, who created milk chocolate in 1875, was from which country?

• Switzerland
• England
• The USA
• Belgium

75Gulab jamun, fried and soaked in syrup, is a dessert of which country?

• India
• Indonesia
• Mexico
• Egypt

76By weight, what is the world's most expensive spice?

• Cardamom
• Black pepper
• Saffron
• Vanilla

77What is the spicy green paste served with sushi?

• Pesto
• Wasabi
• Guacamole
• Humus

78Parmesan is a cheese from which country?

• France
• The Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Italy

79White, salty feta cheese is associated with which country?

• Bulgaria
• Italy
• Greece
• France

80On which continent is the most rice grown?

• Africa
• The Americas
• Asia
• Europe

81Which living organism makes bread dough rise?

• Algae
• Virus
• Mold
• Yeast

82Botanically, what is a tomato?

• A grain
• A vegetable
• The root
• Fruit

83About what percentage of a watermelon's weight is water?

• 70 percent
• 50 percent
• 30 percent
• 90 percent

84Paprika is made by drying and grinding which vegetable?

• Domates
• Beetroot
• Red pepper
• Carrot

85Tofu is made from the milk of which plant?

• Coconut palm
• Oat
• Soy
• Badem

86Saffron comes from which flower?

• Daisy
• Tulip
• Crocus
• Rose

87Vanilla comes from which plant?

• Cinnamon tree
• Cacao tree
• Palm tree
• Orchid

88Cinnamon comes from which part of the plant?

• Its bark
• Its flower
• Its leaf
• Its seed

89Ginger comes from which part of the plant?

• Its leaf
• Its underground stem
• Its fruit
• Its seed

90Gouda is a cheese from which country?

• The Netherlands
• Germany
• Denmark
• Belgium

91Which country produces the most olive oil in the world?

• Greece
• Spain
• Turkey
• Italy

92Which region is the potato native to?

• South America
• Europe
• East Asia
• North Africa

93Which compound makes chili peppers hot?

• Capsaicin
• Citric acid
• Menthol
• Caffeine

94Which spice gives curry powder its yellow color?

• Saffron
• Cumin
• Ginger
• Turmeric

95Bulgur is made from which grain?

• Rice
• Wheat
• Egypt
• Barley

96Blue-veined Roquefort cheese is made from the milk of which animal?

• Sheep
• Buffalo
• Goat
• Cow

97How do the holes in Swiss Emmental cheese form?

• From gas released by bacteria
• Salt dissolves the cheese
• Maggots eat through it
• Holes punched in the mold

98Which scale measures how hot a pepper is?

• Celsius
• Scoville
• Richter
• Brix

99The historic Spice Islands, famed for cloves and nutmeg, are in which country?

• Madagascar
• Indonesia
• India
• Sri Lanka

100Botanically, peanuts belong to which group?

• Grains
• Legumes
• Nuts
• Root vegetables

101What is the deep Chinese pan used for fast, high-heat cooking called?

• Wok
• Saucepan
• Grill
• Güveç

102On which continent are chopsticks most used?

• Asia
• Africa
• Europe
• South America

103A French press is used to brew which drink?

• Ayran
• Milk
• Cocoa
• Coffee

104Which food never spoils for thousands of years if stored properly?

• Bal
• Bread
• Meat
• Milk

105Which process is common to making yogurt, pickles and cheese?

• Grill
• Fermentation
• Frying
• Kavurma

106What is flavoring and preserving food with smoke called?

• Drying
• Brining
• Boiling
• Smoking

107What is a mortar and pestle used for in the kitchen?

• Crushing spices
• Rolling out dough
• Grating vegetables
• Whipping milk

108Which meat is traditionally eaten at Thanksgiving?

• Beef
• Lamb
• Chicken
• Turkey

109What is the meal eaten at sunset to break the fast in Ramadan called?

• Tarawih
• Imsak
• Suhoor
• Iftar

110Al dente describes the doneness of which food?

• Bread
• Soup
• Pasta
• Meat

111How does a microwave oven heat food?

• With a hot wire
• By blowing hot steam
• By vibrating water molecules
• By producing a flame

112Why does a pressure cooker cook food faster?

• It emits microwaves
• It uses more oil
• It salts the water more
• It raises the steam pressure

113Besides sweet, salty, sour and bitter, what is the fifth basic taste?

• Fatty
• Spicy
• Metallic
• Umami

114Michelin, the company that awards restaurant stars, actually makes what?

• Cheese
• Camping gear
• Car tires
• Food processors

115How many milliliters is a standard tablespoon?

• 25
• 10
• 5
• 15

116If an egg dropped into water sinks to the bottom, what does that mean?

• It's old
• It's cooked
• It has a double yolk
• It's fresh

117What do the long noodles eaten at Chinese New Year symbolize?

• Love
• Long life
• Chance
• Wealth

118At Spain's famous La Tomatina festival, what do people throw at each other?

• Watermelons
• Pumpkins
• Orange
• Domates

119What decides whether an eggshell is white or brown?

• The egg's freshness
• The hen's breed
• The hen's feed
• The hen's age

120What is a bento in Japan?

• A fish market
• A single-serving lunch box
• A tea ceremony
• A rice pot

121Why do our eyes water when we chop onions?

• Because the onion is cold
• The gas it releases irritates the eyes
• The sharp smell causes an allergy
• Onion juice splashes into the eye

122What is the sous vide cooking method?

• Grilling over charcoal
• Salting and drying
• Deep-frying in hot oil
• A water bath in a vacuum-sealed bag

123Which chemical reaction browns bread crust and seared meat?

• Fermentation
• Photosynthesis
• The Maillard reaction
• Electrolysis

124Eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve is a tradition of which country?

• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Greece

125In East Asia, why is it rude to stick chopsticks upright in rice?

• It resembles funeral incense
• It insults the cook
• It cools the rice
• It drives luck away