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Quiz about Slovak Cuisine
Quiz about Slovak Cuisine

Slovak Cuisine Trivia Quiz


Slovak cuisine may not be as famous as some of the other European-style cuisines, however, it is just as tasty!

A multiple-choice quiz by kehill17. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
kehill17
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
381,379
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. This tasty dish consists of noodles (sometimes called dumplings), cabbage, onions, cheese, meat or a combination of them. There are many varieties of this dish throughout Slovakia as well as Hungary, Czech Republic and even the United States! What is it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. There are many varieties of this soup with many ingredients but sauerkraut and/or cabbage is always the main ingredient. It can be vegetarian or it can have a fish or meat stock. Traditionally, a pork stock was used. What soup is it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This traditional pastry is dough that is grilled over a fire. It is then topped with sugar and walnut mix. It is characterized by its hollow shape. What sweet treat is this? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This here is another sweet treat. It is similar to a two-colored pound cake. One half is chocolate and the other half is vanilla. Typically, powdered sugar is sprinkled on the finished cake but you can add anything you want! What is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This yummy bread is traditionally baked on Holy Saturday so that it can be eaten on Easter Sunday. What is the name of this Easter bread? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Cheese is popular in many countries of the world. What crumbly sheep's milk cheese characterized by its strong smell and taste is very popular in Slovakia? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Speaking of sheep's milk cheese, there is a traditional Slovakian drink made from sheep's milk. It's often drunk in the summer time in a traditional wooden cup called a crpák that has a handle carved with a pastoral scene. What milky drink is this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. At the end of a long work day, many Slovaks like to sip a liquor that is made from damson plums. What traditional fruit brandy is this? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This is another treat that Slovakia is known for. It is a steamed dumpling that can be filled with many things and have many toppings with the most popular being jam and curd, for the fillings and poppy seeds and sugar, for the toppings. What's its name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Traditionally, in Slovakia, what meal was considered the main meal of the day? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This tasty dish consists of noodles (sometimes called dumplings), cabbage, onions, cheese, meat or a combination of them. There are many varieties of this dish throughout Slovakia as well as Hungary, Czech Republic and even the United States! What is it?

Answer: Halusky

Although there are a variety of styles of halusky, one thing that remains common in all is the use of noodles/dumplings as the main ingredient. They can be made from wheat flour or potatoes.
2. There are many varieties of this soup with many ingredients but sauerkraut and/or cabbage is always the main ingredient. It can be vegetarian or it can have a fish or meat stock. Traditionally, a pork stock was used. What soup is it?

Answer: Kapustnica

Kapustnica is traditionally served for Christmas dinner. On Christmas Eve, traditionally Catholics wouldn't eat meat, so you will often find a vegetarian version of this soup and a meaty version will be served on Christmas Day.
3. This traditional pastry is dough that is grilled over a fire. It is then topped with sugar and walnut mix. It is characterized by its hollow shape. What sweet treat is this?

Answer: Trdelník

The name trdelník comes from trdlo (a wooden tool used for pounding) that the pastry is wrapped around for cooking. Trdelník is said to have come from Transylvania (once part of Hungary) in the late 18th century.
4. This here is another sweet treat. It is similar to a two-colored pound cake. One half is chocolate and the other half is vanilla. Typically, powdered sugar is sprinkled on the finished cake but you can add anything you want! What is it?

Answer: Bábovka

Bábovka is very similar to a bundt cake and to bake, one would normally use a bundt pan to get the shape. Make sure to not mix the two batters together or you won't get the beautiful layers!
5. This yummy bread is traditionally baked on Holy Saturday so that it can be eaten on Easter Sunday. What is the name of this Easter bread?

Answer: Paska

The size and success of baking paska symbolizes a good future. The finished loaves are often decorated with Christian symbols. It is tasty enough to be eaten alone or you can try it with butter, slices of Easter ham, or anything else you desire!
6. Cheese is popular in many countries of the world. What crumbly sheep's milk cheese characterized by its strong smell and taste is very popular in Slovakia?

Answer: Bryndza

Bryndza is the main ingredient in Bryndzové Halusky, which is often regarded as one of the national dishes in Slovakia. The characteristic smell and taste of bryndza comes from butyric acid.
7. Speaking of sheep's milk cheese, there is a traditional Slovakian drink made from sheep's milk. It's often drunk in the summer time in a traditional wooden cup called a crpák that has a handle carved with a pastoral scene. What milky drink is this?

Answer: Zincica

Zincica is made from whey, a by-product that is formed during the bryndza cheese making process. Zincica and Bryndzové Halusky are often served together.
8. At the end of a long work day, many Slovaks like to sip a liquor that is made from damson plums. What traditional fruit brandy is this?

Answer: Slivovica

In addition to plum brandy, you can also find other pálenka, similar to slivovica, made from apricots (marhužovica), apples (jablkovica), pears (hruskovica), cherries (ceresnovica) and many other fruits. They can be very strong so careful how much you drink!
9. This is another treat that Slovakia is known for. It is a steamed dumpling that can be filled with many things and have many toppings with the most popular being jam and curd, for the fillings and poppy seeds and sugar, for the toppings. What's its name?

Answer: Parené buchty

In addition to sweet toppings and fillings, you can use more savory flavors such as nuts, sour cream or breadcrumbs. The texture should be spongy and moist.
10. Traditionally, in Slovakia, what meal was considered the main meal of the day?

Answer: Lunch

Of course, times have changed, and now many Slovaks consider dinner to be their main meal. This is all a personal preference though!
Source: Author kehill17

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