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Quiz Set 3 — Cooking Techniques
Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!
Question 1 of 10
What is the most expensive spice by weight?
Saffron, derived from Crocus sativus stigmas, costs $5,000-$10,000 per pound.
Question 2 of 10
What country invented croissants?
The croissant was developed in Vienna, Austria, and later popularized in France in the 19th century.
Question 3 of 10
What is the main ingredient in pesto?
Classic pesto (pesto alla Genovese) is made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil.
Question 4 of 10
What is the difference between dark and milk chocolate?
Dark chocolate has higher cocoa content and no milk solids; milk chocolate contains milk powder.
Question 5 of 10
What country is kimchi from?
Kimchi is a traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish, most commonly made with napa cabbage.
Question 6 of 10
What is the process of making bread rise using chemical agents called?
Chemical leavening uses baking powder or baking soda to produce CO2 without yeast.
Question 7 of 10
What cut of beef is used for a New York strip steak?
The New York strip is cut from the short loin, a section of the sirloin.
Question 8 of 10
What type of pasta has a ridged tube shape?
Rigatoni are large ridged tubes, while penne are smaller smooth or ridged tubes.
Question 9 of 10
What is the national dish of Japan?
Japanese curry rice (karē raisu) is widely considered Japan's most popular comfort food.
Question 10 of 10
What ingredient makes New York-style bagels distinctive?
New York bagels are said to get their distinctive taste and texture from the local water chemistry.
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