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1. Oh Canada! Our national culinary treasure is a French-inspired dish called "poutine". Poutine begins with fresh cut french fries. What two toppings are traditionally added to make them Canada's national favourite?
2. 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?
3. A delectable sauerkraut and meat stew called "bigos" is the disputed national dish for this country. In what world capital could one sup on this long-simmering stew?
4. Olé! One national dish from spicy Spain is a combination of shellfish and meats along with onions, garlic and tomatoes all tied together with saffron-flavoured rice. What is this patriotic plate called?
5. In what central European country are you likely to sup on a heaping bowl of goulash (with paprika of course!)?
6. The national dish of India is curried beef with rice.
7. What dish, immortalized in a famous ode by poet Robbie Burns, is a Scottish delicacy comprised of oatmeal, sausage and suet wrapped up in a sheep's stomach?
8. Along with Finnish green pea soup and Karelian pasties, a native of Helsinki might sit down to an entree of poronkäristys. What is the main ingredient in this savory meat dish?
9. Pho (pronounced "fuh") is a national dish of Vietnam. It features beef, noodles, ginger, pepper and coriander. In what form would one traditionally dine on Pho?
10. One country's culinary pride is a dish with sliced eggplant, ground lamb, onions and béchamel sauce. Where in the world would one go for a sumptuous meal of moussaka?
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