Breakfast Around the World Trivia Quiz

Answer: Arepas

Arepas are traditionally served for breakfast and can be prepared many ways including steamed, boiled, fried, or baked. They are typically made using masa flour which is then mixed with salt and water and formed into round discs or patties. Occasionally they are mixed using milk or eggs.

Some sources suggest that in Columbia, there are over 75 different preparations for making arepas including a method used in the Paisa Region where they are stuffed with meat, eggs, and cheese.

Answer: Nigeria

"Akara" is a West African breakfast dish that is made from peeled beans that have been mashed, formed into balls, and then deep fried in palm oil. Adopted in Brazil as well, they are known as "acaraje". After being prepared and cooked, they are typically cut in half and then served with various fillings or stuffings. One common stuffing used consists of a shrimp and ground cashew filling. Akara may also served with sides of other common African breakfast foods including millet or corn pudding.

Answer: Fit-Fit

Putupap, Uji, and Sadza are all variations on porridge on the African continent. Essentially porridge is made using maize or cornmeal that are then simmered in boiled water. Putupap is the name given to breakfast porridge in South Africa, uji is when the popular dish "ugali" has been turned into the consistency or porridge, and "sadza" is a porridge served in Zimbabwe and other parts of Southern Africa. "Fit-Fit" is an African breakfast that can be found in Eritrea and Ethiopia but is not a porridge.

Instead, shredded flat bread is then mixed with berbere (an African spice) and butter and served with a side of yogurt or spicy peppers.

Answer: Doughnuts

Youtiao is a long golden fried strip of dough that can be found in many Asian locations including China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. Essentially they are made with flour, yeast, salt, and water and then kneaded. After leaving the dough to rest, they are cut into strips and deep-fried. Typically eaten for breakfast, youtiao are served to accompany other morning delights such as rice congee or soy milk.

Answer: Yes

Like many other Asian nations, rice is a staple food that is often served at all three main meals of the day and breakfast is not an exception. Where Japanese culture differs from many others is how the traditional breakfast is prepared. In Japan, a breakfast is often served as a "complete meal".

This means that you would receive a portion size that could possibly also be served at lunch or dinner. A typical Japanese breakfast would be served with a bowl of rice, various protein sides such as fish, and side dishes such as miso soup, nori, or cooked vegetables.

Answer: Cereal

A full breakfast or "full-brekkie" as it is known in Australia are breakfasts that typically consist of eggs, bacon, toast (or English muffins), and a beverage such as tea or coffee. There are many regional variations around the country and in many other parts if the world different sides may be included.

In the United Kingdom for example, a full breakfast or "fry-up" may also include hog's pudding or potato cakes. Other variations of a full breakfast may include sausage, mushrooms, soda bread, or baked beans.

Answer: A buffet

A smorgasbord is a buffet typically consisting of hors d'oeuvres, cheeses, salads, and other finger foods that are typically eaten at lunch or dinner and served in various Scandinavian countries. In many cases however, smorgasbords will often be served at breakfast as well.

When served for breakfast, there is a mass quantity of foods including fresh bread, yogurt, assorted cheeses, cereals, coffee, tea, eggs, and herring.

Answer: Ackee and Saltfish

Ackee is a unique fruit that if not prepared properly has toxic properties. It is a member of the soapberry family (like the lychee and longan fruits) and is native to tropical parts of Western Africa. Saltfish or "salt cod" is a cod that has been dried or preserved through the process of salting. "Ackee and saltfish" is a traditional Jamaican dish is prepared by boiling the saltfish overnight and the sauteed with the ackee fruit, onions, and various spices and Scotch Bonnet peppers.

The seeds of the fruit must be disposed of before preparation as they contain the toxin hypoglycin A and B. If ingested, it causes a illness known as "Jamaican vomiting sickness", a sudden onset of vomiting within two to six hours after ingesting the fruit.

Answer: Pancakes

Pancakes are a batter that typically includes flour, eggs, and milk and then cooked in butter using a hot griddle or frying pan. They are believed to have originated in Ancient Greece using oil, flour, honey, and curdled milk. In North America they are often referred to as "griddle cakes" or "flapjacks" and are served in a variety of methods.

For example, in Canada and the United States they are often topped with fruit and maple syrup and served with a side of bacon, sausage, or eggs. In other parts of the world such as Africa and India, they may be served with soups, chutneys or salads.

In many Christian religions such as Catholicism, Anglicanism, and Lutheranism, "Pancake Day" or "Shrove Tuesday" is celebrated in the weeks prior to Easter.

Answer: Maple syrup

According to sources, Quebec is responsible for between 70 and 80 percent of the world's maple syrup production. With this in mind, it is no surprise that Canadians love to use this condiment on their breakfast foods. In many instances, maple syrup is used on pancakes, waffles, bacon, oatmeal, porridge and sausage.