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Quiz about About the Netherlands Fries Herring

About the Netherlands - Fries & Herring Quiz

This is the 3rd in my series about the Netherlands. (What do you know about the Netherlands part 1 and 2, preceded this quiz). This time it's all narrowed down to food. Two types of popular Dutch food, to be precise; fries and herring. Good luck to you!

A multiple-choice quiz by Esther74. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Esther74

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,367

Updated
Apr 30 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
569

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name for "Fries" in Dutch? (The word is similar to 'potato' in Belgium, France, and Spain)

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is traditionally the most common sauce to eat with the fries in the Netherlands? Hint

Apple sauce

Vinegar

Ketchup

Mayonnaise

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Question 3 of 10

3. What sauce is traditionally the most common to serve children with their fries? Hint

Mayonnaise

Vinegar

Ketchup

Apple sauce

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Question 4 of 10

4. The name of which "King of fries", with first name 'Bram', comes to mind when mentioning the city of Rotterdam?

Answer: (Two Words, first name short for "Abraham", last name is French.)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Traditionally, what kind of packaging do the Dutch have for a portion of fries? Hint

Pointy paper bag

Plastic cup

Milk carton

Folded old newspaper

6. When you order a "Patatje speciaal" in the Netherlands, you get a portion of fries accompanied with a sauce, that is a mix of mayonnaise, curry sauce or ketchup, and what other ingredient? Hint

Garlic

Onion

Chili peppers

Paprika

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Question 7 of 10

7. Even though the Dutch eat a lot of it, there is only little herring to be caught near the coast of the Netherlands. What is the Dutch term for the catch during the herring season?
Hint

Hollandse Zeeuwen

Hollandse Nieuwe

Hollandse Oude

Hollandse Kieuwen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Since I mentioned in question seven that there are not a lot of herring near the coast of the Netherlands, where do the Dutch herring ships fish for herring? Hint

Near Great Britain

Near Scandinavia

Near France

Near Iceland

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the herring season, the herring still caught is much fatter and therefore not suitable anymore for immediate consumption. The Dutch use the fatter herring to make another delicacy. The herring is sliced and rolled around a piece of pickled cucumber. A little wooden toothpick holds the roll together and the rolls are kept in a vinegar filled pot. What is the name of this type of food? Hint

Vismops

Mopvis

Rolvis

Rolmops

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Dutch prefer to eat the in-season herring raw, with onions only.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name for "Fries" in Dutch? (The word is similar to 'potato' in Belgium, France, and Spain)

Answer: patat

The word "patat" means potato, informally, in Belgium, Spain, and France (though in Spanish - patatas). But in the Netherlands, except for people of some southern provinces, everyone will automatically understand fries. One source claims the origin of fries lies in Belgium where fishermen would cut potatoes in smaller strips or fish shapes during the cold winters in which they could not fish.

The first official account of fries sold in the Netherlands was in 1905 at a fancy fair in the south-west of the country.

2. Which is traditionally the most common sauce to eat with the fries in the Netherlands?

Answer: Mayonnaise

Remia is a Dutch producer of mayonnaise.
Probably the most famous internationally as well.
Gouda's Glorie and Calv� also produce mayonnaise.
Maybe you heard of these names too.
Ketchup got to be more popular with adults during the last decade since it contains less fat than mayonnaise.

3. What sauce is traditionally the most common to serve children with their fries?

Answer: Apple sauce

Since apple sauce is nice and sweet, and also healthier, this is traditionally chosen to serve with the kids' portion of fries.
The Dutch also like to use apple sauce as topping for their pan cakes.
And there is a traditional dinner dish that consists of sliced and boiled red cabbage, onion rings and apple sauce or apple slices mixed together.

4. The name of which "King of fries", with first name 'Bram', comes to mind when mentioning the city of Rotterdam?

Answer: Bram Ladage

Bram Ladage started in Rotterdam but now has 26 sales points all over the country. Bram Ladage has existed for over 40 years already.
Ladage snack bars always use freshly peeled and cut potatoes.
This is healthier than the factory produced fries, and tastes better.
The fries are also baked in pure liquid soy oil, which is also healthier than other types of frying oil.

5. Traditionally, what kind of packaging do the Dutch have for a portion of fries?

Answer: Pointy paper bag

The pointy bag was mainly meant as practical. One can tear off pieces from the top of the bag to have better access to the fries lower in the bag, and it keeps the fingers cleaner.

6. When you order a "Patatje speciaal" in the Netherlands, you get a portion of fries accompanied with a sauce, that is a mix of mayonnaise, curry sauce or ketchup, and what other ingredient?

Answer: Onion

The Dutch have a wide range of mixed sauces that one can choose to accompany their portion of fries. There is also a sauce based on peanut butter, that is mixed with mayonnaise and/or ketchup or onion.

7. Even though the Dutch eat a lot of it, there is only little herring to be caught near the coast of the Netherlands. What is the Dutch term for the catch during the herring season?

Answer: Hollandse Nieuwe

Hollandse Nieuwe = Dutch New (meaning: the new Dutch catch of herring).
Herring are rich in vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids.

8. Since I mentioned in question seven that there are not a lot of herring near the coast of the Netherlands, where do the Dutch herring ships fish for herring?

Answer: Near Scandinavia

There are actually only 2 Dutch ships fishing for herring.
From mid May till mid July, the Dutch enjoy the season of herring.

Answer: Rolmops

The herring eating tradition in the Netherlands dates back to the 14th century. Canned "sardines" (or pilchards) sold in your local supermarket may actually be sprats or round herrings.

10. The Dutch prefer to eat the in-season herring raw, with onions only.

Answer: True

The herring is actually soused. This means that the herring is ripened using the enzymes in a salty solution, or brine. But it's not cooked or baked in any way.

Source: Author Esther74

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