🍽️ Food & Drink Trivia
Quiz Set 16 — Cuisines
Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!
Question 1 of 10
What is the name for the world's spiciest pepper?
The Carolina Reaper held the Guinness record for world's hottest pepper at 2.2 million Scoville units.
Question 2 of 10
What country is known for its cheese fondue?
Swiss cheese fondue, made with Gruyère and Emmental melted in white wine, is a national dish.
Question 3 of 10
What is the name for a Spanish sauce of garlic and olive oil?
Alioli (or aioli) is an emulsion of garlic and olive oil, a classic Catalan condiment.
Question 4 of 10
What is the name for Japanese rice wine used in cooking?
Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine used extensively in cooking to add sweetness and glaze.
Question 5 of 10
What country is responsible for creating Worcestershire sauce?
Worcestershire sauce was first commercially produced in Worcester, England, by Lea & Perrins in 1837.
Question 6 of 10
What is the name for Norwegian fermented shark?
Hákarl is Icelandic (not Norwegian) fermented Greenlandic shark, one of the world's most pungent foods.
Question 7 of 10
What is the name for French fried potato cylinders?
French fries (pommes frites) are believed to originate from Belgium, despite the name.
Question 8 of 10
What country invented the fortune cookie?
Fortune cookies were invented in the United States (likely San Francisco) by Japanese-American immigrants.
Question 9 of 10
What is the main ingredient in tahini?
Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, used in hummus, baba ganoush, and dressings.
Question 10 of 10
What type of bread is traditional in Germany?
Germany is famous for its dark rye breads like pumpernickel and sourdough rye loaves.
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