You Want Fries With That? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Poutine

While there are several origin stories behind the invention of poutine, the Quebecois classic is said to have been discovered when Fernand Lachance exclaimed, after being told to add cheese curds to fries: "Ca va faire une maudite poutine!". ("It will make a damn mess!") The dish was an instant success and has spread to other parts of Canada where variations have spawned, and a poutine can be as customizable as a pizza.

Answer: Curly Fries

The restaurant chain "Arby's" claims to have invented the curly fry, but their origins seem to date to the late 19th century while the chain did not introduce them until 1988. The curly fry's shape creates a crispier texture and more even cooking. In addition, the unique shape can make for a visually appealing plate presentation.

Answer: Potato wedges

The potato wedge is served at diners or fast-food restaurants and offers the purist potato lover a more complete bite of the spud itself. In some American states, these wedges are referred to as "jojos". Wedges are particularly common in Australia, where they are a standard bar food, and are often served with a dipping sauce.

Answer: Shoestring fries

While there is no specific width to define a "shoestring" fry, the potato can be sliced thin enough to have a width of less than 1cm. Biting on a single one of these fries is an almost pointless endeavor and one is encouraged to snatch several at a time in order to get a hit of the full taste profile.

Answer: Triple-cooked Chips

Blumenthal worked on the recipe for two years, starting in 1993 and finally serving his creation in 1995. The cut-up potatoes are first simmered and then cooled down before being deep-fried, cooled-again, and finally, deep fried a second time before being immediately served. The triple-cooked potato variant is now served at many restaurants worldwide.

Answer: Sweet Potato

The sweet potato fry is a brighter orange and is more nutrient dense as well as containing more calories and carbohydrates than its potato counterpart. Regular fries have no Vitamin A, while the sweet potato is rich with the nutrient. This great substitute tuber is native to the tropical regions of the Americas.

Answer: Papas Bravas

Brava sauce consists of olive oil, tomato paste, and smoked paprika and is drizzled on 2 cm-thick fried white potato cubes to create one of the most famous Spanish "tapa" dishes, Patatas Bravas (or Papas Bravas). "Gambas al ajillo" is a shrimp dish, "Albondigas" is a type of meatball soup, and "Boquerones Fritos" is fried anchovies.

Answer: Animal Fries

Like many items at "In-N-Out Burger" the animal fries are on the secret menu, although all secret menu items at this popular American fast-food chain are now open secrets. The fries are cooked in sunflower oil and topped with grilled onions, melted cheese, and special In-N-Out "Animal" sauce.

Answer: Moules-Frites

Moules-frites (Dutch: Mosselen-friet), or literally "mussels and fries" is Belgium's de-facto national dish, and its popularity has migrated to France. Though there are dozens of ways to cook the mussels, the most common methodology is referred to as "Moules Mariniere", which includes white wine, shallots, parsley, and butter.

Answer: Yaroa

Yaroa originated in Santiago, Dominican Republic and may substitute potato French fries with plantains or yucas. The meat can be beef, pork, chicken, or any combination of the three depending on the customer's wishes. It is also topped with various condiments to taste, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or mustard. Sancocho is a meat stew, chicharron is fried pork rinds, and riki taki is a pressed beef sandwich.