Baked, Broiled or Fried? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Moussaka

There are many variations of moussaka to be found in the Balkan region and the Middle East for instance. The Greek version is considered the most famous one. It involves layering sautéed eggplant (also called aubergine) and meat (mostly lamb) and baking it with a white sauce, often béchamel sauce.

The Greek recipe is said to be invented by Greek chef Nikolaos Tselementes. Other variations of the recipe add different vegetables like courgettes or mushrooms, replace the white sauce with custard or leave out meat altogether.

Answer: Bobotie

Bobotie is a dish with a rich history. It was already known in the 17th century. The dish is made with spiced meat and a topping based on eggs. In the old days mutton and pork were used for the dish, but later beef and lamb became more common. To contrast the spicy taste of the curry (or other spice) mostly dried fruit are used like raisins. Alternatively you can use bananas or walnuts for instance.

The dish is said to have originated in the Dutch East Indies and it was introduced on the African continent by settlers.

Answer: Bryndzove halusky

Bryndzove halusky is a dish containing potato dumplings with sheep cheese and bacon. Halusky refers to the potato dumplings. The recipe for making halusky usually involves mixing flour, water and egg to make a batter, then grating potatoes and adding it to the batter. Dumplings are formed from the batter.

There are several variations of this recipe, in Central and Eastern Europe. For the dish of Bryndzove halusky the sheep cheese of Bryndza is used. Usually the dish is accompanied with zincica, a drink made of sheep milk whey.

Answer: Kimchi

There are many variations of the dish kimchi. It is made of vegetables with a different seasoning. A popular variety is baechu, where napa cabbage is used. Kimchi recipes differ by region and season. The original recipe used cabbage and beef stock. Later red chilli was introduced, when this ingredient came to Korea as introduced by Europeans.

There is even a museum in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, dedicated to kimchi. You can learn about approximately 187 varieties there.

Answer: Haggis

Haggis is a dish traditionally prepared in a sheep's stomach. It contains several internal organs of the sheep, like the heart the liver and the lungs. Ingredients like onion, oatmeal, spices and salt are added, leaving the dish to simmer in the stomach for about three hours.

In 1787 Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote a poem called "Address to a Haggis". The dish is usually served in the week of January 25 when Burns is commemorated, as part of the so-called "Burns Supper". The recipe has been around for quite some time. References to it have been found in a cook book from 1430.

Answer: Couscous

Couscous is a very well known dish in the region of Northern Africa. It is made of semolina and usually served with a vegetable or meat stew. In Morocco it is also used as part of a dessert called seffa. The couscous is sprinkled with almonds, sugar and cinnamon to create this meal. Couscous is said to have a long history.

The recipe was already mentioned in recipe books from the 13th century. The name couscous derives from the Berber word "seksu", meaning well rolled or rounded. Couscous is prepared by rolling pellets of semolina and sprinkling them with flour.

Answer: Borscht

The dish called borscht is said to have originated in Ukraine, although there are many variations in Eastern Europe. The main ingredient is mostly beetroot, giving the soup a reddish color. Tomato can however also be used. The soup can be served both hot and cold, with different methods of preparation for these variations. Hot borscht is made with a broth of beets, while the preparation of cold borscht is done by boiling chopped beets and letting it cool down.

Afterwards ingredients like sour cream and yoghurt can be added.

Answer: Gado-gado

Gado-gado is a vegetable salad, served with a peanut dressing. The dish is said to originate from Sundanese culture, the ethnic group originating on the island of Java. Various types of vegetables are used for the salad, but it often contains cabbage, bean sprouts, potatoes, eggs, cucumber and tofu.

The way the peanut sauce is made can vary as well. It usually contains peanuts, coconut sugar, chillies and lime juice. Mostly gado-gado is served with crackers. You can buy the dish in stalls and carts on the streets.

Answer: Empanada

The empanada is said to have originated in Spain and Portugal. It consists of stuffed bread or pastry. The bread is folded around the stuffing. Empanar means wrapping or coating in bread. The stuffing can vary depending on the country or region you are in.

It usually contains a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables or fruit. The Chilean empanada has largely three varieties. The first one contains seafood, the second one is filled with a filling called pino (beef, onions, raisins, black olives and boiled eggs) and the third one is filled with cheese, either baked or fried.

Answer: Rösti

Rösti is prepared by frying small rounds of grated potatoes. It was originally a breakfast food for farmers in the Swiss canton of Bern. Now it is eaten all over Switzerland and it is served usually as part of a meal. Various ingredients can be added like bacon, onion, cheese or apple.

There are variations in making rösti, using either cooked or raw potatoes. Also different types of potato can be used.