Gastronomy Quiz – Printable Version
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- Which highly prized fungus, nicknamed the 'black diamond', is the pride of the Périgord region?
- A. The porcini
- B. The morel
- C. The chanterelle
- D. The black truffle
- What is the traditional Japanese dish made of vinegared rice, often served with raw fish?
- A. Udon
- B. Sushi
- C. Tempura
- D. Ramen
- What is the traditional Italian pasta dish with tomatoes, eggplant, and cheese?
- A. Lasagna
- B. Pizza
- C. Risotto
- D. Pasta alla Norma
- What is the traditional Greek sheep's milk cheese?
- A. Gorgonzola
- B. Parmigiano
- C. Feta
- D. Mozzarella
- What is the traditional Austrian chocolate cake with apricot jam?
- A. Sachertorte
- B. Kaiserschmarrn
- C. Mille-feuille
- D. Apfelstrudel
- What is the traditional Mexican dish made of corn dough and meat, wrapped in a corn leaf?
- A. Taco
- B. Burrito
- C. Quesadilla
- D. Tamale
- Which country does gazpacho, a vegetable soup served cold, come from?
- A. Portugal
- B. Mexico
- C. Spain
- D. Italy
- What is the traditional Turkish dessert made with layers of filo pastry, nuts, and syrup?
- A. Lokum
- B. Baklava
- C. Sütlaç
- D. Kazandibi
- What is the traditional Danish cow's milk cheese, often used in smørrebrød?
- A. Maro
- B. Danablu
- C. Esrom
- D. Havarti
- What is the traditional Norwegian goat's milk cheese?
- A. Gammelost
- B. Gjetost
- C. Jarlsberg
- D. Brunost
- What is the main ingredient used to make a classic chocolate mousse?
- A. Butter
- B. Flour
- C. Milk
- D. Eggs
- What is the name of the Vietnamese dish made with a baguette sandwich filled with various meats and crudités?
- A. Bo Bun
- B. Banh Mi
- C. Nem
- D. Pho
- What is the main ingredient of béchamel sauce?
- A. Tomato
- B. Butter, flour, and milk
- C. White wine
- D. Cream and garlic
- What is the main element of risotto?
- A. Polenta
- B. Short-grain rice
- C. Barley
- D. Pasta
- Which spice gives curry its bright yellow color?
- A. Turmeric
- B. Ginger
- C. Paprika
- D. Cinnamon
- What is the main ingredient of hummus?
- A. Lentils
- B. White beans
- C. Chickpeas
- D. Broad beans
- What is the name of the Provençal fish soup served with rouille?
- A. Velouté
- B. Bisque
- C. Bouillabaisse
- D. Consommé
- What does 'kouign-amann', the name of the famous Breton pastry, mean?
- A. Gingerbread
- B. Buckwheat pancake
- C. Sweet crêpe
- D. Butter cake
- Which spice is the most expensive in the world by weight?
- A. Vanilla
- B. Cinnamon
- C. Cardamom
- D. Saffron
- Where did the tomato come to Europe from?
- A. Asia
- B. Africa
- C. The Americas
- D. Oceania
Answer key — Gastronomy Quiz
- D. The black truffleThe black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) grows underground at the foot of oak or hazel trees.
- B. SushiSushi is a Japanese dish composed of vinegared rice, often served with raw fish, seafood, or vegetables.
- D. Pasta alla NormaPasta alla Norma is a Sicilian specialty made with pasta, tomato sauce, fried eggplant, and salted ricotta.
- C. FetaFeta is a traditional Greek cheese made from sheep's milk (or sometimes goat's milk), preserved in brine.
- A. SachertorteThe Sachertorte is an Austrian chocolate cake, often served with a layer of apricot jam and coated in chocolate.
- D. TamaleA tamale is a traditional Mexican dish made of corn dough (masa) and meat or other fillings, steamed in a corn leaf.
- C. SpainGazpacho comes from Andalusia: tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, olive oil and stale bread, blended and served well chilled.
- B. BaklavaBaklava is a Turkish (and more broadly Middle Eastern) dessert made of layers of filo pastry, nuts, and soaked in syrup or honey.
- B. DanabluDanablu is a Danish blue cheese made from cow's milk, often used in smørrebrød (Danish open-faced sandwiches).
- B. GjetostGjetost is a brown Norwegian cheese made from goat's milk, often used in desserts or on slices of bread.
- D. EggsClassic chocolate mousse is mainly made with melted chocolate and eggs (beaten egg whites and yolks).
- B. Banh MiBanh Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich influenced by the French colonial period, using a baguette filled with meats, pâté, pickled vegetables, and herbs.
- B. Butter, flour, and milkBéchamel is a mother sauce made from a roux (butter and flour) mixed with milk and seasoned.
- B. Short-grain riceRisotto is an Italian dish cooked with high-starch rice varieties (like Carnaroli or Arborio) to obtain a creamy texture.
- A. TurmericTurmeric is a rhizome spice that colors dishes yellow, such as curries, paella, or rice.
- C. ChickpeasHummus is a chickpea puree blended with tahini (sesame paste), garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- C. BouillabaisseBouillabaisse is a fish soup made with rockfish, originating from Marseille, traditionally served with rouille and croutons.
- D. Butter cakeBorn in Douarnenez around 1860, it is said to be the work of a baker short of flour who made up for it with lots of butter and sugar.
- D. SaffronThe stigmas of around 150,000 crocus flowers must be picked by hand to make a single kilo of saffron.
- C. The AmericasNative to South America and domesticated in Mexico, the tomato was long thought poisonous in Europe and grown as an ornamental plant.