🍽️ Food & Drink Trivia
Quiz Set 8 — Cooking Techniques
Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!
Question 1 of 10
What is the main ingredient in traditional risotto?
Risotto is made from starchy short-grain rice (Arborio or Carnaroli) slowly cooked in broth.
Question 2 of 10
What country is known for inventing pho?
Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup that originated in northern Vietnam in the early 20th century.
Question 3 of 10
What type of tea is not oxidized?
Green tea is not oxidized (or minimally processed), preserving its green color and fresh flavor.
Question 4 of 10
What is the name for salted and cured fish roe?
Caviar is salt-cured fish roe (eggs) traditionally from sturgeon.
Question 5 of 10
What is the name for the Korean barbecue style of cooking?
Bulgogi (literally 'fire meat') is marinated beef grilled on a Korean barbecue.
Question 6 of 10
What is the name for the Italian condiment of oil infused with herbs?
Aglio e olio (garlic and oil) is a classic Italian pasta sauce or condiment.
Question 7 of 10
What country is known for ceviche?
Ceviche originated in Peru and is the country's national dish — raw fish cured in citrus juice.
Question 8 of 10
What type of pasta is shaped like bowties?
Farfalle means 'butterflies' in Italian, referring to the pasta's bowtie or butterfly shape.
Question 9 of 10
What is the name for the practice of not eating meat?
Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from meat; veganism also excludes dairy and eggs.
Question 10 of 10
What gives chili its heat?
Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, binds to pain receptors in the mouth and throat, creating heat.
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