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Lebanese Food Trivia Quiz

Lebanese food is now very familiar in the Western world. The emphasis on vegetable, pulse, and grain dishes makes it light and healthy. All in all it is a great cuisine - spicy but not too hot and rich in flavour, but mostly low in fat.

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

Author
mgeigert

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,109

Updated
Nov 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1566

Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (6/10), Guest 50 (6/10), Guest 92 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. A popular dip made of chick peas, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Hint

Wasabi

Mayo

Hummus

Taramasalata

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Question 2 of 10

2. A pungent herb with bright green leaves that are serrated in shape.Used in many Lebanese dishes. Hint

Dill

Basil

Lemon Grass

Coriander

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Question 3 of 10

3. A Middle Eastern word to describe hors d'oeuvres. Hint

Okra

Mezze

Tabbouleh

Tahini

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Question 4 of 10

4. The most famous Lebanese salad, it is fresh and tart and indispensable in a falafel roll. Hint

Coleslaw

Tabbouleh

Pasta Salad

Olivier

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Question 5 of 10

5. Diluted essence used in making sweets, made from fragrant red flowers. Hint

Orchid Water

Carnation Water

Rose Water

Tulip Water

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of the most popular Lebanese dishes - small deep-fried balls made of chick peas, onion, garlic and various herbs and spices. Hint

Felafel

Pita

Hummus

Mezze

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Question 7 of 10

7. Bread served with many Middle Eastern dishes Hint

Pita

Kulich

Ciabatta

Bagel

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Question 8 of 10

8. A brown-grey paste made from ground toasted sesame seeds. Hint

Cumin

Tahini

Burghul

Hummus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sausage shaped dish made of meat and cracked wheat,cooked on skewers. Hint

Kabanos

Kebabs

Koftas

Salami

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Question 10 of 10

10. A thick, creamy milk product many of us eat for breakfast that is used and served with many Middle Eastern dishes. Hint

Yoghurt

Sour Cream

Cottage Cheese

Cream Cheese

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A popular dip made of chick peas, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.

Answer: Hummus

Hummus is a staple food of the Middle East. It can be served as a dip or as a sauce for kebabs.

2. A pungent herb with bright green leaves that are serrated in shape.Used in many Lebanese dishes.

Answer: Coriander

Coriander also comes as seeds or a ground dry powder.

3. A Middle Eastern word to describe hors d'oeuvres.

Answer: Mezze

A wide variety of mezze like Baba Ghannouj, hummus, felafel, or filo fingers are served and sometimes they replace a main meal

4. The most famous Lebanese salad, it is fresh and tart and indispensable in a falafel roll.

Answer: Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is great in pita bread with slices of your favourite meat or falafel and hummus.

5. Diluted essence used in making sweets, made from fragrant red flowers.

Answer: Rose Water

It is used in sweets, pastries and desserts to give an unusual delicate rose flavour.

6. One of the most popular Lebanese dishes - small deep-fried balls made of chick peas, onion, garlic and various herbs and spices.

Answer: Felafel

Felafel (or Falafel) can be served hot or cold in pita bread with relish and of course Hummus

7. Bread served with many Middle Eastern dishes

Answer: Pita

It can be eaten warm with kebabs or felafel or cool and served with salads

8. A brown-grey paste made from ground toasted sesame seeds.

Answer: Tahini

Tahini is used for example in eggplant and Tahini Dip, known as Baba Ghannouj- the favourite appetiser in the Middle East. It is also used as an ingredient in Hummus.

9. Sausage shaped dish made of meat and cracked wheat,cooked on skewers.

Answer: Koftas

Koftas can be made of beef or lamb and served in pita bread with Tabbouleh

10. A thick, creamy milk product many of us eat for breakfast that is used and served with many Middle Eastern dishes.

Answer: Yoghurt

Yoghurt sauce: 1/4 cucumber, 3/4 cup plain yoghurt, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander.

Source: Author mgeigert

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