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Quiz Set 10 — Food History
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Question 1 of 10
What is the main ingredient in gazpacho?
Gazpacho is a cold Spanish soup made primarily from raw tomatoes, blended with vegetables.
Question 2 of 10
What country invented ice cream?
Ice cream-like frozen desserts originated in China (Tang dynasty) using buffalo milk and flour.
Question 3 of 10
What does 'al dente' mean when cooking pasta?
'Al dente' is Italian for 'to the tooth,' meaning pasta cooked until firm but not hard.
Question 4 of 10
What is the name for the French technique of thick cream soups?
A bisque is a smooth, creamy French soup typically made from shellfish like lobster.
Question 5 of 10
What fruit is used to make the Greek spirit ouzo?
Ouzo is an anise-flavored Greek spirit; while not a fruit, anise seed gives it the distinctive flavor.
Question 6 of 10
What is the name for slow-cooking meat in liquid over low heat for hours?
Braising slowly cooks tougher cuts of meat in liquid until they become tender.
Question 7 of 10
What country is pita bread from?
Pita bread has ancient origins throughout the Middle East; Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Greece all have versions.
Question 8 of 10
What is the name for a Spanish seafood and rice dish?
Paella is a Spanish rice dish traditionally made with saffron, seafood, and/or meat from Valencia.
Question 9 of 10
What gives green tea its health benefits?
Green tea's health benefits are attributed primarily to EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), a catechin antioxidant.
Question 10 of 10
What is the proper name for a cheese shop?
A fromagerie (from French 'fromage' = cheese) is a shop specializing in cheese.
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