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A Tasty Sampling Trivia Quiz

An Irish stew or a bouillabaisse of a quiz - a little of everything to tickle your palate.

A multiple-choice quiz by RIO2010. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
RIO2010

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,029

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
774

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (6/10), Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 76 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When beating egg whites this ingredient is often added to add more volume or to stabilize the mixture. Hint

Baking powder

Baking soda

Salt

Cream of Tartar

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Question 2 of 10

2. A favorite dish made in Switzerland with grated potatoes. Hint

Latke

R�sti

Schnitzle

Pommes dauphinoise

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these flavours is a classic ingredient of B�arnaise sauce? Hint

garlic

tarragon

chives

sugar

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which world-travelled American mastered the art of French cooking and co-wrote a 2-volume book on the subject with two French partners? Hint

Jamie Oliver

Julia Wild

Julie Powell

Julia Child

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you wanted to flavour your soup or stew with herbs you might tie them into one of these. Hint

Potpourri

Herbe � poux

Bouquet garni

Persill�

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is an Indian flatbread? Hint

Paratha

Flatkaka

Cachapa

Rogan josh

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Question 7 of 10

7. What ingredient, occurring naturally in some fruits, ensures a good 'set' when making jams and jellies? Hint

Guar gum

Gelatine

Pectin

Riboflavin

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Question 8 of 10

8. In a Brazilian Feijoada, whose main ingredient is black beans, which of the following would not be in or accompanying the meal? Hint

Pig's ear

Chicken breast

Sliced oranges

Farofa

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Question 9 of 10

9. Tzatziki is a Greek dish whose ingredients include: Hint

Chickpeas and olive oil

Vine leaves and rice

Ground lamb and eggplant

Yoghurt and cucumber

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Question 10 of 10

10. In England, a steamed suet pudding made with dried fruit and usually served with custard, is known as ----? Hint

Summer Pudding

Spotted Dick

Bread and Butter pudding

Yorkshire Pudding

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When beating egg whites this ingredient is often added to add more volume or to stabilize the mixture.

Answer: Cream of Tartar

A pinch of cream of tartar added to vegetables whilst cooking will also help them retain their color.

2. A favorite dish made in Switzerland with grated potatoes.

Answer: R�sti

The experts still quarrel over whether the basic ingredient is raw or cooked grated potato, and exactly what type of potato should be used for best results.

3. Which of these flavours is a classic ingredient of B�arnaise sauce?

Answer: tarragon

B�arnaise sauce is an emulsion, similar to Hollandaise, and is particularly delicious with steak!

4. Which world-travelled American mastered the art of French cooking and co-wrote a 2-volume book on the subject with two French partners?

Answer: Julia Child

Before becoming a Cordon Bleu chef, Julia Child worked for the Office of Strategic Services as a top secret researcher. She moved to France with her husband after WW2 and her love of fine food was born. See the movie "Julie & Julia" to learn more about this fascinating woman and her unusual life.

5. If you wanted to flavour your soup or stew with herbs you might tie them into one of these.

Answer: Bouquet garni

Bouquet garni traditionally contains bay, thyme and parsley,and sometimes other herbs. These are normally tied into a small square of cheesecloth or muslin making a bundle, to facilitate removal after cooking.

6. Which of the following is an Indian flatbread?

Answer: Paratha

Cachapa comes from Venezuela/Caribbean; Flatkaka, made with rye is from Iceland;Rogan Josh is a meaty curry, not flatbread at all!

7. What ingredient, occurring naturally in some fruits, ensures a good 'set' when making jams and jellies?

Answer: Pectin

Pectin has been found to be an invaluable aid for people suffering from IBS as it is a natural dietary fibre and acts as a thickening agent. The original formula for Kaopectate contained pectin.

8. In a Brazilian Feijoada, whose main ingredient is black beans, which of the following would not be in or accompanying the meal?

Answer: Chicken breast

A traditional feijoada is made with many parts of the pig, including the ear and tail! Sliced oranges accompany the meal, supposedly to counteract the fattiness of the pork and the saltiness of the smoked and salted meats; farofa is made of manioc meal, and is a traditional side dish.

9. Tzatziki is a Greek dish whose ingredients include:

Answer: Yoghurt and cucumber

Tsatziki is served as a starter with pita bread. Chickpeas and olive oil = humus; ground lamb and eggplant = moussaka; vine leaves and rice = dolmades.

10. In England, a steamed suet pudding made with dried fruit and usually served with custard, is known as ----?

Answer: Spotted Dick

Summer pudding is made with slices of white bread and berries and their juices -traditionally raspberries and currants; Bread and butter pudding is slices of buttered bread layered with raisins and an egg/milk sauce; Yorkshire Pudding is a savoury dish served with Roast Beef.

Source: Author RIO2010

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