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31.
  Food Locations    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you match the foods to the places associated with them?
Easier, 10 Qns, suldee, Feb 08 19
Easier
suldee
Feb 08 19
6558 plays
32.
  Trust Me, You'll Love the Haggis!   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Pair up these dishes with the country they are commonly associated with. Note: While an answer may fit more than one question, there is only one complete solution.
Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Mar 17 16
Easier
zorba_scank gold member
927 plays
33.
  El McBurger-san: The International Burger   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A great thing about living in multi-cultural Brisbane is all the available cuisines from their respective countries. Yet burgers are always popular. I have a Business Plan: Open a burger restaurant featuring ten international cuisines - Genius.
Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Oct 11 24
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1nn1 gold member
Oct 11 24
493 plays
34.
  A Menu of International Dishes!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Join me on a culinary trip around the world to match countries with their celebrated "national dishes". Safe travels and Bon Appétit!
Easier, 10 Qns, BRY2K, Jan 28 20
Easier
BRY2K
Jan 28 20
1748 plays
35.
  The Offal Truth About Black Pudding   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz about food guaranteed to make your mouth water!
Easier, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Aug 10 16
Easier
dcpddc478
2847 plays
36.
  The Wurst of Thymes   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sausage, salami, wiener, wurst - around the world these foods may contain assorted types of meat, and a large variety of herbs, spices and other ingredients. This is a taste of some of the flavorings used in sausages.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Mar 02 10
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looney_tunes editor
1246 plays
37.
  Round the World the Long Way, One Meal at a Time   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have a week off. I am at Singapore Airport. I look up at the departures board. I can go any where in the world. I am hungry so I will fly the long way around - close to the equator, and try the all the local cuisines at places where I stop.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jun 28 21
Average
1nn1 gold member
Jun 28 21
252 plays
38.
  Baked, Broiled or Fried?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whether they are baked, broiled or fried, many countries have a dish that is in particular associated with them. Join me on a trip around the world baking, broiling and frying with the locals, to discover some really good food.
Average, 10 Qns, James25, Oct 01 11
Average
James25 gold member
1137 plays
39.
  Mystic Pickles    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Pickles are favourites all over the world. For this quiz, match the name of the pickle with the country where it is most popular according to 'First We Feast'. Then after you take it, go crunch on your favourite for a snack. Bon appetite!
Easier, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Jun 30 21
Easier
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Jun 30 21
345 plays
40.
  The Misplaced Menu   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everywhere has a local delicacy and in a world which is increasingly blandly homogeneous, regional cuisine can make all the difference. Here The Misplaced team members ask about their local tidbits.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2, Dec 05 15
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thula2
652 plays
41.
  A Cooking Book for Mapmakers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many dishes refer to some sort of locality: a country or state, a city, a forest, a hotel, whatever. What do you know about these toponymic specialties?
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Nov 11 14
Average
JanIQ gold member
614 plays
42.
  Cooking Over a Fire   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Various cultures around the world like to cook their food over the fire (or perhaps in the ground over a fire). Match the description to the food or practice provided.
Easier, 10 Qns, apathy100, Aug 09 16
Easier
apathy100 gold member
486 plays
43.
  Match Savory with the Country    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The cuisine of many countries features pastry filled with savory fillings such as meat, vegetables or cheese. Match each dish with its country of origin or the country with which it is most closely associated.
Average, 10 Qns, janshannon, Oct 24 20
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janshannon
Oct 24 20
4378 plays
44.
  Mixed International Food Match    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match each dish with the country it either originated or is most commonly eaten.
Easier, 10 Qns, AlexT781, Oct 20 16
Easier
AlexT781
1041 plays
45.
  Sending Their Best    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on some of the delicious food that immigrants brought to the United States and adapted as their own.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Dec 03 20
Average
Joepetz gold member
Dec 03 20
440 plays
46.
  This is the Life    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the life! Travelling around the world and eating wonderful cuisine. But what is being eaten? See if you can work out what the various food dishes are from these cryptic clues.
Easier, 10 Qns, suomy, Aug 29 24
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suomy
Aug 29 24
570 plays
47.
  You are what you eat....   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
People around the world enjoy a wide variety of national delicacies. Can you tell my nationality (cultural rather than political) from a description of one of my favourite treats?
Average, 10 Qns, Rimrunner, Dec 28 17
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Rimrunner
1958 plays
48.
  A 'Chalet School' Fan's Guide to Swiss Cuisine   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The later books in Elinor M Brent-Dyer's 'Chalet School' series are set in Switzerland, and the characters have many opportunities to enjoy the local cuisine. This quiz is about some of the Swiss dishes featured in the books.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Dec 02 19
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Kankurette gold member
Dec 02 19
260 plays
49.
  A Circumnavigation of Food and Cuisine    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, you will circumnavigate the globe to 10 cities known for their cuisine. Your pilot will not allow you to backtrack. How well do you know your world cuisine?
Average, 10 Qns, apathy100, Jul 07 21
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apathy100 gold member
Jul 07 21
248 plays
50.
  Guess Who's Coming to Dinner    
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
You don't have to guess who is coming to this dinner party because I'm going to tell you. A Frenchman, a Norwegian woman, a Japanese man, an Ethiopian man and a Brazilian woman are all stopping by for dinner.
Average, 15 Qns, Joepetz, Feb 23 22
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Joepetz gold member
Feb 23 22
267 plays
51.
  Go Ahead....Make My Lunch   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
With all due respect to Clint Eastwood, this quiz takes a non-violent approach to exploring the foods school children around the world might find in their lunch.
Average, 10 Qns, adam36, Apr 07 23
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adam36 gold member
Apr 07 23
539 plays
52.
  Man Cannot Live By Bread Alone   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Take two slices of bread. Put a filling in between them. Voila! A sandwich. Man cannot live on bread alone so he invented the sandwich. But what sort of sandwich do you fancy?
Average, 10 Qns, Tizzabelle, Feb 20 10
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1627 plays
53.
  Food Capitals of the World   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The town and cities in this quiz are self-proclaimed capitals of a certain foodstuff. All of them are in the USA. Bon appetit!
Average, 10 Qns, Tizzabelle, Jan 30 10
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Tizzabelle gold member
959 plays
54.
  National Dishes of the World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A "national dish" is one that is considered to represent a country or one that they are most famous for. Look at the given description and fill in the blank. Simple! Or is it?
Average, 10 Qns, apathy100, Nov 24 23
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apathy100 gold member
Nov 24 23
1400 plays
55.
  The Overlooked Aubergine   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Despite being known by three different names and sporting a royal purple colour, the aubergine is rarely found on the top of the list of most popular vegetables. Take a look at some tasty dishes made with this often ignored vegetable.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Dec 20 15
Average
zorba_scank gold member
324 plays
56.
  Are You Going to Eat THAT?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Team Faithful and True has members from many parts of the world. While we all have eclectic tastes, can you match up our regions with their unique foods?
Average, 10 Qns, nannywoo, Jan 09 13
Average
nannywoo gold member
1173 plays
57.
  You Double Dipped!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the intricacies, etiquette, and styles of global dips, sauces, spreads, and fondue! The inspiration comes from the "Double Dipping" incident with George Costanza on an episode of "Seinfeld." Enjoy...But Don't Double Dip!
Average, 10 Qns, KatieK54, Oct 18 23
Average
KatieK54 gold member
Oct 18 23
434 plays
58.
  International Specialties    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The world is full of delicious food. No matter where you travel to, there is always something new and tasty to eat. How much do you know about these international eats?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 15 20
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Joepetz gold member
May 15 20
489 plays
59.
  Fire in My Belly   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you like spicy foods? Sure you do. Here is a quiz about some foods that will bring the heat and will have you saying there is a "fire in my belly"
Average, 10 Qns, adam36, Feb 23 14
Average
adam36 gold member
512 plays
60.
  Food to Set Your Tastebuds on Fire   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you're hot stuff on the subject of food? The members of Phoenix Rising challenge you to heat things up with this team quiz on spicy foods of the world! Don't burn your mouth!
Average, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, Mar 06 13
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International Cuisine Trivia Questions

31. What barbecued meat dish that is marinated and served with leafy vegetables to wrap your meat in is the national dish of Korea?

From Quiz
National Dishes of the World

Answer: Bulgogi & Pulgoki

Translated, the word bulgogi literally means "fire meat". Thin slices of beef or pork are marinated with soy sauce and a variety of different spices. Once marinated, they are grilled on an open flame, however, some chefs prefer to pan fry their marinated meats. They are usually served with leafy greens such as lettuce to give the eater the option to make a bulgogi wrap.

32. Rice with raw seafood from Japan? Take legal action against the woman! What dish with the fish which is causing the writs to fly?

From Quiz This is the Life

Answer: Sushi

Another word meaning to 'take legal action' is to 'sue', and a woman is a 'she'. Put them together and it sounds like sushi. Sushi is a dish consisting of vinegared rice typically with raw seafood amongst other ingredients. It is usually served with garnishes such as wasabi and soy sauce. There are many varieties with differing ingredients, forms of presentation and names. The other dishes listed also feature raw seafood.

33. This popular and traditional soup from Mexico is made from a combination of beef tripe, red chilies, onion and coriander. Which soup is often left for a period of time for its flavour to develop before it is eaten?

From Quiz Son of a Bisque

Answer: Menudo

Menudo is a hearty stew-like soup that is often served at large and important family celebrations such as weddings and during holiday periods. Depending on the types of chilies used to make the broth, Menudo can be found in forms across the chili heat spectrum from mild to blazingly hot. It is also believed that menudo provides an effective cure for a hangover. This makes no difference to me personally; I don't mind offal such as liver and kidneys but I do draw the line at tripe!

34. The Romanian preparation called zacusca is classified as what type of food?

From Quiz The Overlooked Aubergine

Answer: Spread

The zacusca is a type of spread that is typically eaten along with bread. The main ingredient is the eggplant which is mostly roasted. Others include onions, tomato paste and peppers. It is generally prepared in large batches after the fall harvest and preserved to be eaten over a period of time.

35. What is the main ingredient of the noodle itself?

From Quiz Why I Love Ramen

Answer: Wheat flour

Instant noodles are mainly made up of wheat flour, salt, and oil. They are either flash fried, as preferred by Asian countries, or air-dried, as preferred by Western countries.

36. Chubbie's Uncle Robert is a French Canadian. His mother emigrated from France in the 1920's and brought with her a recipe for "Tete de Veau." She served this dish on holidays. What is the special ingredient of Uncle's favorite dish?

From Quiz Hubby and Chubby go on a Foodie Vacation!

Answer: Calf's head

Uncle Robert adored "Tete de Veau" as made by his mom. Her recipe is traditional - first locate a calf's head, cut it in two, roll it around the calf's tongue and secure it in a netting. Gently poach in a vegetable broth (well-seasoned with salt and pepper.) After five hours (or until a skewer can be inserted through the head,) it will be ready. However, Chef Henry Harris of "Racine" in London cautions the home cook who makes this dish. First, the meat must be cooked thoroughly. Second, allow it to cool completely, otherwise it will explode. (Evidently, exploded calf head all over your kitchen will definitely end the dinner party.)

37. In Chile, a popular Christmas drink is called 'Cola de Mono'. What is the literal translation of this name?

From Quiz It's Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas

Answer: Monkey's tail

The origin of the name for this drink is obscure, and none of the suggestions I found were very convincing. Suffice it to say that monkeys (with or without tails) do not actually figure into any of them! The drink is said to resemble a White Russian, being made from coffee, milk, sugar and (for the adults) 'aguardiente', an alcoholic beverage similar to Italian 'grappa'. Of course, as is the case for almost any mixed drink, there are many variations, including the addition of spices such as cloves or vanilla, and decoration with cinnamon as a swizzle stick.

38. There was a recent "poutition" on Facebook and the Web to make this foodstuff Canada's national dish. What is it?

From Quiz Kilted Kangas Country Food Tour

Answer: Poutine

Poutine consists of French fries slathered in gravy and cheese curds. There is also a doughnut version. (Submitted by KittyKatey)

39. This curry has a name which means 'hot-fry' or 'stir-fry'. It is a traditional cooking style in which cold leftovers would be prepared. Which dish would you select from the menu?

From Quiz "Speak Up Mr. Brown...You're Through" - Curry!

Answer: Jalfrezi

The word jalfrezi came into the English language during the period known as the British Raj. In colonial times this method of cooking would have been used to re-heat cold meat and potatoes. A jalfrezi that you would find in a modern restaurant will be a relatively dry curry with little sauce and will consist of green peppers, onion and lots and lots of fresh green chillies. A jalfrezi is just the thing if you enjoy a curry from the hotter end of the spectrum. Rendang is a spicy dish that has its origins in Indonesia but is also very popular in Malaysia. Tikka and chat are both dishes from the Indian sub-continent and are often, but not exclusively, served as a starter to a meal.

40. In a typical school lunch in France a student might find cucumbers with garlic and herbs; baked chicken thigh with red and green bell peppers, herbs and olive oil, yogurt, an apple and this traditional steamed North African pasta dish?

From Quiz Go Ahead....Make My Lunch

Answer: Couscous

Couscous is a semolina based pasta that originates from the North Africa and is extremely popular in France. Couscous is made by taking the semolina flour and rolling the dough by hand to form small pellets that are then steamed to create light and fluffy balls of cooked pasta. Like food in general in the French culture, school lunch is taken seriously. Five course meals that would not be out of place in Parisian cafés are the norm for school children in France. A tasty lunch is used as a teaching tool to educate the children on quality food as well as proper table manners and the elements of good nutrition. Lunches in French schools are longer than in many other countries and can last from one to two hours. French government guidelines state that the lunch served by schools should be posted for parents to view and be low in fat and sodium.

41. How many Bhut Jolokia chilli peppers did chef and TV host Gordon Ramsey witness Anandita Dutta Tamuly from the Assam region of India eat in two minutes?

From Quiz Food to Set Your Tastebuds on Fire

Answer: 51

Gordon Ramsey watched as Anandita Dutta Tamuly consumed 51 of the Bhut Jolokia peppers in 2 minutes while filming in India for one of his shows. Anandita also went on to rub some of the chillies in her eyes, so I guess pepper spray would not work on her. Gordon tried one and fell victim to it, screaming for water and saying "It's too much", no doubt as it is used to repel elephants in India. Anandita has been eating the chillies since her childhood and states "To be honest, I barely notice them now". This question was crafted by Phoenix Rising member zonko.

42. In New Zealand tonight Donna39 is having a Hangi (also called Hungi) for dinner. What is she doing?

From Quiz Are You Going to Eat THAT?

Answer: Having a meal cooked underground

The answer is having a meal cooked underground! A Hangi (also called Hungi) is the traditional Maori way of cooking a feast. You dig a pit, then heat stones and place baskets of food on top of the stones and fill in the pit, then leave them for several hours. You can feed many people this way and it's still being done today.

43. Here's Manuel, serving you carbonade à la flamande. Now, is this dish a first course, a soup, a main course, or dessert?

From Quiz Here You Are Being Served

Answer: Main course

Carbonade à la flamande is a dish that found its origin in Belgium. Basically, it is a beef stew with onions, beer and spices. A variation on this stew would be boeuf bourguignonne, in which the beer has been replaced with Burgundy wine and some mushrooms are added. Most Belgian households serve carbonade with French fries.

44. What is the main spice used in most Hungarian dishes, but is especially prominent in goulash?

From Quiz Source of the Sauce

Answer: Paprika

Paprika is made from the Capsicum annuum variety of peppers. The peppers are firstly cleaned, dried and then ground to a fine powder. Paprika is grown in most places in Hungary but the finest come from the region of Szeged. There are several varieties of paprika ranging from delicate to very hot. "Különleges" or special quality in English, is the most commonly used, with the mildest taste, it is sweet and is the richest in colour. "Édesnemes" or noble sweet, is the most well-known variety throughout the world, as it is the one that is exported most frequently. It has a mild spicy flavour with a wonderful aroma, considered to be the best of all paprika spices. The hottest and most fiery paprika is known as "Eros" or hot; it is a light brownish yellow in colour, with a very strong hot pungent flavour.

45. Casu Marzu is a rather unusual Italian cheese. Why?

From Quiz Vegetarian Awareness Moments

Answer: It contains live insect larvae

Casu Marzu, which means 'rotten cheese' in Italian, is a Sardinian specialty cheese made from sheep's milk. Sounds okay so far? Flies (Piophila casei) are introduced in the fermentation process. Their larvae break down the fat leaving a moist soft crumbly cheese. The cheese must be eaten while the larvae, which have grown to a third of an inch, are still alive. Not everyone chooses to eat the larvae but care must be taken as they can jump up to six inches and you wouldn't want to find one floating around in your Chianti, would you?

46. A favorite in southern U.S. cooking, what exactly are cracklings?

From Quiz The Offal Truth About Black Pudding

Answer: Deep-fried pig skin

Cracklings are deep-fried pig skins and they are eaten in many places other the southern United States. In Britain they are called pork scratchings. They can be eaten at room temperature in the same manner one would eat potato chips. They are also served hot as a side dish to a meal.

47. What popular Mexican dip is generally made of avocado, onion, cilantro, tomato, garlic, and lime juice?

From Quiz You Double Dipped!

Answer: guacamole

Guacamole originates from Mexico and appeared as early as the 1500s when it was made by the Aztecs. A slightly different Venezuelan version of guacamole is called guasacaca and it is made with vinegar and red chili peppers, rather than lime juice, tomato, and jalapeno peppers.

48. Baked layers of minced meat and aubergine (egg-plant) in a tomato-based sauce are topped with a white sauce. Cheese is often also used, especially on top. Black pepper, basil, nutmeg and oregano are typical spices. What nationality am I?

From Quiz You are what you eat....

Answer: Greek

Ah, Moussaka! The layering makes it Greek rather than Turkish. If you said Italian, were you thinking of Lasagna? (I wouldn't blame you!)

49. Ever had a falafel? It consists of spiced, deep fried balls of chick peas gently drizzled with a tahini-based sauce and wrapped inside a warm pita bread. Yum! What country proudly boasts this meal as its national favourite?

From Quiz A Menu of International Dishes!

Answer: Israel

Variations of the falafel are found throughout many countries of The Middle East. Often hailed as "Israel's National Snack" the falafel is prepared as a croquette of mashed chickpeas with any variety of toppings (throughout The Middle East) like olives, cabbage, tomatoes and cucumber.

50. The bus now takes us to the Central American country of Honduras. We are able to share the dish called anafres. What does that dish NOT feature?

From Quiz The Bus Stops Here - World Food [6]

Answer: Small cups

Anafres is a refried beans and cheese fondue dish. Anafres is heated in a clay pot using coals and is served with tortilla chips. Peppers and chorizo can also be added to enhance the taste.

51. Caviar is an expensive Russian delicacy. The eggs of which fish are generally used to make caviar?

From Quiz Crazy Cosmopolitan Cuisine

Answer: Royal Sturgeon

Caviar is a delicious dish made of the eggs of fishes. The eggs look like tiny black granules. Actually, there are many types of caviar, but the one obtained from the rare species, beluga sturgeon, is by far the most expensive. Buying some of that will, clearly, burn a hole in your pocket!

52. Kulen is a sausage traditionally produced in Croatia and Serbia. Its distinctive flavoring agent comes from a plant more commonly associated with Hungarian cuisine. What is the source of the spicy tang in kulen?

From Quiz The Wurst of Thymes

Answer: Paprika

Kulen uses minced pork as its primary meat component, but is low-fat, producing a dense and brittle texture. The spicy flavor comes from red paprika, which also contributes to its traditional color and aroma. The use of hot red paprika means that pepper is not traditionally used in kulen, but garlic is usually added.

53. One particular sandwich made of three ingredients (plus bread) is well known by the initial letters of those ingredients. What are the ingredients?

From Quiz Man Cannot Live By Bread Alone

Answer: Bacon, lettuce and tomato

A "BLT" is a classic. I'm not so sure about the broccoli, liver and tamarillo though.

54. In which southern U.S. state would you find Alma, the "Spinach Capital of the World"?

From Quiz Food Capitals of the World

Answer: Arkansas

Alma, Arkansas is home to the Allen Canning Company and its plant in Alma cans over 50% of America's spinach. A statue of Popeye can be found in Alma and the annual Spinach Festival is held there every April. Crystal City in Texas also calls itself the Spinach Capital of the World.

55. Which classic Scottish fruitcake is made with candied citron, orange and lemon peels, almonds and various spices? This cake is traditionally covered completely with blanched whole almonds.

From Quiz The Home of Food

Answer: Dundee Cake

This is a rich and fruity cake, topped with almonds. It became popular at the end of the 19th century. It can be used as a Christmas cake.

56. The Puerto Rican people love to eat a hearty breakfast, many mornings they will have a big bowl of "funchi". What is "funchi"?

From Quiz Foods from the Island of Enchantment (Puerto Rico)

Answer: corn meal cereal with cinnamon

"Funchi" isn't just for breakfast time, some people, when they are just too tired to cook, will have a filling bowl of this wonderful cereal instead.

57. What is a "huhu"?

From Quiz Kiwi Kai

Answer: A grub

The huhu-grub lives in rotting wood and is a fat off-white worm-like grub. Can be eaten cooked or whilst still wriggling, and reputedly tastes like peanut butter, although I have not so far been game enough to try one!

58. Spring rolls originated in which country?

From Quiz Match Savory with the Country

Answer: China

Spring rolls, deep-fried pastries filled with vegetables and bits of meat or seafood, are among the most popular Chinese dishes.

59. What is Potato Kugel?

From Quiz Ethnic Jewish Food For Everyone

Answer: Potato pudding

60. Farinata, known as socca in Provence, is a kind of unleavened pancake that originated in Genoa. The flour of which legumes, very popular in all the Mediterranean region, as well as India and Myanmar, is used to make this delicious street food?

From Quiz A Mediterranean Dinner Party

Answer: Chickpeas

Also known as garbanzos, Egyptian peas, and Bengal gram, chickpeas have been cultivated in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. India, where they were introduced around 3000 BC, is now by far the biggest producer of these legumes, known to most people in the US and other Western countries as the main ingredient of hummus (which means simply "chickpeas" in Arabic). However, chickpeas are employed in a much wider range of dishes - some of which are based on their flour rather than on whole legumes. Known in India as gram flour or besan, chickpea flour is high in fiber, and naturally gluten-free. The preparation of pancakes made with chickpea flour mixed with water is a widespread tradition along the coast of the Ligurian Sea, from the French Riviera to northern Tuscany, as well as parts of Sardinia. In Genoa, this dish's birthplace, it is called "fainà" in the Ligurian dialect ("farinata" in standard Italian), while in Pisa and Livorno it is called "cecina" ("ceci" being the Italian word for chickpeas). Prepared and sold in street carts or dedicated shops, farinata is believed to be of ancient origin. The batter is poured in a shallow, oiled pan, and baked in a hot oven until a thin, golden crust forms; it is then cut into wedges, and eaten hot. Other ingredients, such as green onions, rosemary, artichokes, or even sausage or fish, are occasionally added to the batter before baking. A similar dish, called "calentita" or "karantita", is very popular in Gibraltar and parts of North Africa. LadyNym of Phoenix Rising's Red Crew, who wrote this question, would not mind a piece of farinata just now.

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