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Quiz Set 13 — Cooking Techniques
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Question 1 of 10
What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
Traditional hummus is made from cooked, mashed chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, lemon, and garlic.
Question 2 of 10
What country is responsible for dim sum?
Dim sum (點心) originated in Cantonese cuisine in southern China, traditionally served with tea.
Question 3 of 10
What is the name for Spanish garlic shrimp?
Gambas al ajillo is a classic Spanish tapa — shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and chili.
Question 4 of 10
What cooking technique involves coating food in beaten eggs and breadcrumbs?
Breading (also called crumbing) involves coating food in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs before frying.
Question 5 of 10
What is the name for Chinese marinated and roasted pork?
Char siu (叉燒) is Cantonese barbecued pork, marinated and roasted until lacquered and sweet.
Question 6 of 10
What is the main ingredient in a traditional Greek moussaka?
Moussaka is a Greek casserole layered with eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce.
Question 7 of 10
What is the name for the vinegar-rice used in sushi?
Shari (or sumeshi) is the seasoned vinegar rice used as the base of sushi preparation.
Question 8 of 10
What country invented the pretzel?
Pretzels were first made in Europe around 610 CE, with strong ties to German and Alsatian baking.
Question 9 of 10
What is the name for Korean spicy fermented cabbage?
Kimchi (김치) is a traditional Korean side dish of fermented vegetables, typically napa cabbage.
Question 10 of 10
What is the name for cooking eggs slowly in barely simmering water?
Poaching eggs involves gently cooking them in barely simmering water (~72-82°C).
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