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Food Alternatives Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about food alternatives, e.g. using vegetable fat instead of lard (for vegetarians or for low fat diets etc)

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

Author
michisichi

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,668

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2692

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. I am making a Thai dish but unfortunately I do not have any Kaffir lime leaves, what should I use instead? Hint

Lime Zest

Orange Zest

Lime Juice

Ginger

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Question 2 of 10

2. I am baking a cake, but I realise that I do not have self raising flour. I decide to use plain flour, with 1 teaspoon baking powder added for every 110g of flour. Have I done the right thing?

Yes

3. I am having a friend over who keeps Kosher (Jewish dietary laws), I am going to serve lasagna. I cannot use the classic bechamel sauce but I still want to use meat, what should I use instead of the milk and butter? Hint

Oil and Water

Margarine and Yoghurt

Oil and Soy Milk

Margarine and Water

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Question 4 of 10

4. I am making another Thai dish and the recipe calls for Galangal, but I do not have any, what should I use instead? Hint

Lemon Grass

Garlic

Ginger

Onion

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Question 5 of 10

5. My recipe calls for groundnut oil, I don't have that, what could I use instead? Hint

Olive Oil

Sunflower Oil

Sesame Oil

Truffle Oil

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Question 6 of 10

6. My friend is vegetarian and wants to make terrines but cannot use gelatine , I told her to use Agar-agar instead; was I right?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. My recipe calls to use Madeira, what can I use instead? Hint

Bacardi

Vodka

Dry Sherry

Red wine

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Question 8 of 10

8. True (Beluga) caviar is very expensive, what can I use instead? Hint

All the answers are correct

Keta (Salmon Roe)

Pressed Caviar

Lumpfish Caviar

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Question 9 of 10

9. There is no vegetarian alternative to suet.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. I want to make pesto but I am all out of basil, what can I use instead? Hint

Parsley

Mint

Coriander

All the answers are correct

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I am making a Thai dish but unfortunately I do not have any Kaffir lime leaves, what should I use instead?

Answer: Lime Zest

Kaffir lime leaves are very important in Thai cooking and have a wonderful aroma, but using lime zest is a good alternative and will supply the required citrusy flavour. Kaffir lime leaves are difficult to grow and are on a prickly tree, hence their (usually) high price.

2. I am baking a cake, but I realise that I do not have self raising flour. I decide to use plain flour, with 1 teaspoon baking powder added for every 110g of flour. Have I done the right thing?

Answer: Yes

Self raising flour, is flour with baking powder already added to it, hence when you use this type of flour there is no need to add anything else to it. For more interesting information on baking powder, check out the site : http://home.howstuffworks.com/question57.htm

Answer: Margarine and Water

Soy milk is also an option to use with margarine (make sure you use kosher certified margarine as some margarine does contain some dairy content) but some people do not like the taste so water would be a better alternative. Although the sauce will not be as creamy, it is a good alternative to use when people cannot mix meat and milk or for those who are lactose intolerant.

4. I am making another Thai dish and the recipe calls for Galangal, but I do not have any, what should I use instead?

Answer: Ginger

Galangal is a root like ginger but it is a bit larger and more round. It also has a milder taste than ginger.

5. My recipe calls for groundnut oil, I don't have that, what could I use instead?

Answer: Sunflower Oil

Any "flavourless" oil can be used (e.g. grapeseed, soy, canola), all the other oils listed have very distinct flavours and hence are not good replacements. You would usually see this type of oil requested when cooking Asian foods.

6. My friend is vegetarian and wants to make terrines but cannot use gelatine , I told her to use Agar-agar instead; was I right?

Answer: Yes

Agar-agar is based on seaweed and is a common alternative to gelatine. It is not as good as gelatine (texture wise) but is a good vegetarian alternative.

7. My recipe calls to use Madeira, what can I use instead?

Answer: Dry Sherry

You can also use dry white wine, although Madeira is such a wonderful ingredient it is worthwhile using it. Madeira wine is produced in Madeira (Portugal).

8. True (Beluga) caviar is very expensive, what can I use instead?

Answer: All the answers are correct

Pressed caviar is a mixture of damaged or fragile eggs pressed through muslin after salting. Keta is orange and is used a lot in Sushi bars. Lumpfish caviar is very small and black. All are similar to caviar but are not as expensive.

9. There is no vegetarian alternative to suet.

Answer: False

Unlike other fat suet is hard and granular, it is the fat that protects an animal's kidneys. There is a vegetarian alternative, made from palm oil, and is as good to use.

10. I want to make pesto but I am all out of basil, what can I use instead?

Answer: All the answers are correct

Although there is no alternative to Basil, some don't like the flavour and sometimes you run out of it, so these are good alternatives. If you need to use basil in a cooked dish you can use oregano.

Source: Author michisichi

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