Mystery Menu Trivia Quiz

Answer: Breads

Focaccia is a flat bread containing yeast originating in Italy. The bread is traditionally cooked in a large, flat, rectangle shape. The recipe uses olive oil and further olive oil is usually brushed over the dough once it has risen. The characteristic dimples in focaccia are usually achieved by creating indents in the risen dough with fingers.

Answer: Breads

A stottie cake is a type of large, round bread bun or roll originating in the northeast of England and particularly associated with the city of Newcastle. The bread has quite a dense texture created by only have a single rising stage in the recipe rather than the traditional double rise more commonly used for bread.

Answer: Breads

A Banh Mi is a bread from Vietnam resembling a French baguette. It is short in length with a crispy crust and soft inside. Baguettes were introduced to Vietnam during the 1800s when the area was subject to French influence through the colony of French Indochina resulting in the development of the banh mi.

The term banh mi can also be used for sandwiches made using the bread as well as for the bread itself.

Answer: Breads

Rotis, which are also known as chapatis, are unleavened flat breads from the area of the Indian subcontinent. They are traditionally made from a type of whole wheat flour called atta flour. The dough is very simple consisting of flour, water and a little salt which is then kneaded and rolled flat before being cooked.

Answer: Meringue Dishes

Pavlova is a dessert consisting of a meringue base topped with whipped cream and fruit. The dish was created in the early 20th century and named in honour of the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. The origin of pavlova is disputed between Australia and New Zealand, in both these countries it remains a popular dessert and is often eaten at Christmas time.

Answer: Meringue Dishes

Eton Mess is a dish containing pieces of meringue mixed with whipped cream and fresh fruit, traditionally strawberries. The dish is first recorded as having been eaten at the boarding school Eton College from where the name comes. When the dish is served at rival school Harrow it is called Harrow Mess instead!

Answer: Meringue Dishes

Ile Flottante translates from French as 'floating island' and is a dessert of French origin. The dessert consists of a meringue floating on a layer of vanilla custard called creme anglaise.

Answer: Meringue Dishes

Macarons originate from France and consist of two slim pieces of meringue with a sweet filling, usually ganache, buttercream or jam. The meringue can be made in either French or Italian style, but both include ground almonds something not included in plain meringue.

Answer: Rice Dishes

Biriyani is a rice-based dish from southern Asia. It usually consists of rice, meat and vegetables cooked with spices. The dish is particularly popular in the Indian subcontinent and is one of the most commonly ordered dishes on food delivery services in India.

Answer: Rice Dishes

Congee is a type of savoury porridge made from rice. The dish is made by boiling rice with water until the rice softens and forms a paste like porridge dish, the exact consistency varies depending on how much water is used. There are similar dishes found throughout Asia, but the name congee comes from a Tamil word for the dish which was originally transliterated by the Portuguese as 'canje' before becoming 'congee' in English.

Answer: Rice Dishes

Jollof is a dish from West Africa and consists of rice cooked with tomatoes, chilis, onions and spices in one pot. Sometimes extra vegetables or meat is added to the dish. The dish is common throughout West Africa although it is believed to have originated in Senegal.

In the 2010s a friendly rivalry called the 'Jollof Wars' developed between Ghana and Nigeria over who made the best Jollof.

Answer: Rice Dishes

Arancini originated on the Italian island of Sicily and consists of a stuffed ball of rice which is coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. The name arancini derives from the Sicilian word for orange as the cooked arancini resemble an orange given their rounded shape and deep golden colour from the breadcrumbs.

Answer: Pasta Types

Rotelle is a type of pasta that is shaped like a spoked wheel. The name 'rotelle' comes from the Italian for 'small wheel' although they are sometimes also called ruote in Italy. Owing to the shape this type of pasta is sometimes referred to as 'wagon wheels' in English speaking countries.

Answer: Pasta Types

Orzo is a type of pasta that looks like large grains of rice. The name 'orzo' derives from the Italian word for barley and sometimes this shape of pasta is called risoni which is Italian for large grains of rice, especially in Italy. Orzo can be included in soups or can be cooked in dishes that are similar in style to risotto.

Answer: Pasta Types

Bucatini is a type of pasta that is shaped like long thing tubes. The name bucatini is derived from the Italian word 'buco' which means hole. The pasta is commonly found in the Lazio region of Italy and the city of Rome in particular. In recent times bucatini has become popular as a biodegradable alternative to plastic drinking straws.

Answer: Pasta Types

Conchiglie is a type of pasta shaped like a shell with the name coming from the Italian word 'conchiglia' which means seashell. The shape of the pasta with it's ridged outer helps sauces to stick to it while the largish size of the shell means it can be stuffed with fillings. A smaller version of the pasta is also available and this is usually called conchigliette.