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Quiz about Fish to Fry
Quiz about Fish to Fry

Fish to Fry Trivia Quiz


You may have 'bigger fish to fry' in you life and circumstances, but maybe some food will tide you over for now. Can you match the fried fish dish with its country of origin?

A matching quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
402,188
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
642
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 173 (10/10), Guest 109 (8/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Sole Meuničre (sole, dredged in flour and pan-fried in butter, served with brown butter sauce, parsley and lemon)  
  Japan
2. Aji Furai (Horse mackerel deep-fried in bread crumbs)  
  India
3. Bolinhos de Bacalhau (Deep-fried codfish fritters)  
  Brazil
4. Southern Fried Catfish (Catfish dredged in seasoned and spiced cornmeal and deep-fried)  
  Colombia
5. Amritsari Macchi (Fish marinated in spices, battered in besan and deep fried)  
  France
6. Beer Battered Fish & Chips  
  The United States
7. Whitebait Fritters (Whitebait fried with egg whites)  
  Senegal
8. Chicharrón de Pescado con Ají de Mango (Deep-fried fish fritters with mango sauce)  
  England
9. Boulettes de Poisson (Fried fish balls in tomato sauce)  
  New Zealand
10. Fritto Misto de Mare (Mixed fried fish and seafood)  
  Italy





Select each answer

1. Sole Meuničre (sole, dredged in flour and pan-fried in butter, served with brown butter sauce, parsley and lemon)
2. Aji Furai (Horse mackerel deep-fried in bread crumbs)
3. Bolinhos de Bacalhau (Deep-fried codfish fritters)
4. Southern Fried Catfish (Catfish dredged in seasoned and spiced cornmeal and deep-fried)
5. Amritsari Macchi (Fish marinated in spices, battered in besan and deep fried)
6. Beer Battered Fish & Chips
7. Whitebait Fritters (Whitebait fried with egg whites)
8. Chicharrón de Pescado con Ají de Mango (Deep-fried fish fritters with mango sauce)
9. Boulettes de Poisson (Fried fish balls in tomato sauce)
10. Fritto Misto de Mare (Mixed fried fish and seafood)

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Oct 27 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 173: 10/10
Oct 12 2024 : Guest 109: 8/10
Oct 04 2024 : Guest 199: 10/10
Sep 28 2024 : Guest 68: 8/10
Sep 25 2024 : Guest 173: 5/10
Sep 19 2024 : Guest 136: 4/10
Sep 19 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10
Sep 02 2024 : Guest 216: 6/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Sole Meuničre (sole, dredged in flour and pan-fried in butter, served with brown butter sauce, parsley and lemon)

Answer: France

Sole meuničre can be prepared with the whole fish (grey skin removed) or with just the fillets. Traditionally, the fish is sautéed whole, then deboned and plated by the chef at the table.

This particular dish is the one that made Julia Child fall in love with French cuisine. In her memoir, she called it "the most exciting meal of my life."
2. Aji Furai (Horse mackerel deep-fried in bread crumbs)

Answer: Japan

Japanese horse mackerel, also known as Japanese jack mackerel or Japanese scad, is a commonly used fish in Japanese cuisine. The fish can be found around the coast of all of the islands of Japan, with the exception of Okinawa.

The name 'aji furai' is quite straightforward. 'Aji' is the Japanese name for horse mackerel, and 'furai' means fried seafood.
3. Bolinhos de Bacalhau (Deep-fried codfish fritters)

Answer: Brazil

A dish that can be found in both Portugal and Brazil, it is a deep-fried mixture of potatoes, bacalhau (codfish), eggs, parsley, onion and sometimes a hint of nutmeg. They are also called salt cod fritters or salt cod croquettes.
4. Southern Fried Catfish (Catfish dredged in seasoned and spiced cornmeal and deep-fried)

Answer: The United States

For a traditional Southern fish fry, you'll want to have hushpuppies (small onion-flavored cornmeal dumplings), tartar sauce, coleslaw and fried pickles to go along with your Southern fried catfish.

Today, most of the farm-raised catfish comes from Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
5. Amritsari Macchi (Fish marinated in spices, battered in besan and deep fried)

Answer: India

Amritsari macchi is a deep-fried fish fritter from the Punjabi region of India. The best choice of fish for this dish is sole or singara, although others can and have been used. After marinating in its freshly ground spices (like garam masala, crushed dhanya seeds, ajwain, red chilli powder, lemon juice, chopped green chilli and salt) it is coated in a besan batter and deep-fried.
6. Beer Battered Fish & Chips

Answer: England

Dating back to the mid-19th century, Beer battered fish and chips are a British staple - to the point that the combination was exempt from rationing during World War II! And while the classic recipe for batter is simply made up of flour, salt, water and salt, and pepper, the popular substitution of water for beer adds flavour to the fish and makes the batter light and crispy. Cod and haddock are the traditional fish choice, but many white fish varieties are common (plaice, halibut, flounder, tilapia, pollock, whiting or catfish).
7. Whitebait Fritters (Whitebait fried with egg whites)

Answer: New Zealand

It's a little more complicated than that, but it captures the essence.

Whitebait are small fish that are eaten whole (like sardines or anchovies). In New Zealand, the whitebait typically used for whitebait fritters is the common galaxias or inanga. As a seasonal delicacy with restricted fishing, it can demand high prices.

The whitebait is combined with egg whites (so as not to drown out the flavour of the fish) and salt and pepper, and you end up with what is essentially a fish omelette.
8. Chicharrón de Pescado con Ají de Mango (Deep-fried fish fritters with mango sauce)

Answer: Colombia

'Chicharrón' is usually made from fried pork rind, but varieties exist with chicken, beef and fish (pescado). Chicharrón de Pescado as a dish is not limited to Colombia, and varieties can be found throughout Latin America.

Chicharrón de Pescado con Ají de Mango is a variety specific to Colombia, where the fish used is traditionally Pirarucú (a white fish from the Amazon river) and then seasoned with lime juice and salt before being battered with cassava flour, salt and pepper. After deep-frying to a crispy golden-brown, it is served with a mango dipping sauce.
9. Boulettes de Poisson (Fried fish balls in tomato sauce)

Answer: Senegal

Any white fish (cod, hake, perch, tilapia all work well) can be used for this Senegalese dish. The fish is breaded using bread crumbs (and some seasonings) in golf-ball sized chunks and deep fried. The tomato sauce is typically spicy, and everything is commonly served with a rice and vegetable dish called 'ceebu jen'.
10. Fritto Misto de Mare (Mixed fried fish and seafood)

Answer: Italy

Traditionally, fritto misto de mare is a mixture of medium-sized whole fish (such as cod, mullet, or sturgeon), small fish (typically anchovies), and other seafood (calamari and shrimps). Dredge with semolina flour and deep-fry to a golden brown, then serve with a wedge of lemon!
Source: Author reedy

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