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How many Michelin stars can a restaurant receive at maximum?Three✓ correct
Five
Four
Two
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Which fruit is the main ingredient in the traditional Middle Eastern sauce muhammara?Red pepper✓ correct
Pomegranate
Tomato
Watermelon
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What is the main ingredient in guacamole?Avocado✓ correct
Lime
Cilantro
Jalapeño
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What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?Chickpeas✓ correct
Lentils
Black beans
Peas
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Which plant's seeds are commonly ground into flour and used in Indian cuisine?Chickpea✓ correct
Lentil
Mung bean
Pea
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What is the traditional Italian seasoning made from garlic, parsley, and lemon zest that is often sprinkled over dishes before serving?Gremolata✓ correct
Soffritto
Battuto
Herbé
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In Moroccan cuisine, what is the name of the savory pastry made with phyllo dough, spiced meat, and almonds?Pastilla✓ correct
Fatayer
Samosa
Empanada
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What is the primary protein used in traditional Vietnamese pho that gives the broth its distinctive flavor?Beef bones✓ correct
Chicken thighs
Fish sauce alone
Pork ribs
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What is the name of the Spanish cooking vessel traditionally used for making paella over an open flame?Paellera✓ correct
Cazuela
Cocotte
Wok
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What is the traditional British pie made with steak and kidney that is often cooked in a suet crust?Steak and kidney pie✓ correct
Chicken pot pie
Pork and apple pie
Beef Wellington
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In Korean cuisine, what is the fermented chili paste called that is used as a base for many dishes?Gochujang✓ correct
Doenjang
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
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What is the name of the Ethiopian stew-like dish that is typically served on a communal platter lined with injera bread?Wat✓ correct
Doro
Misir
Shiro
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What is the name of the Italian cured ham that comes from the Parma region?Prosciutto di Parma✓ correct
Speck
Pancetta
Guanciale
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In Peruvian cuisine, what ingredient is essential to the preparation of causa limeña?Yellow potatoes✓ correct
Sweet potatoes
Cassava root
Corn flour
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What is the traditional fermented soybean product used extensively in Japanese cooking?Miso✓ correct
Shoyu
Sake
Tempeh
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Which Southeast Asian cuisine is famous for balancing sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors in nearly every dish?Thai cuisine✓ correct
Vietnamese cuisine
Cambodian cuisine
Malaysian cuisine
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What is the primary ingredient in the Jewish soup known as matzah ball soup?Matzah meal mixed with eggs and fat✓ correct
Lentils and barley
Cream and potatoes
Beets and borscht
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What is the traditional spice blend used in Indian garam masala that typically includes cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves?A warm spice mixture✓ correct
A cooling herb paste
A salty seasoning blend
A bitter root powder
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In Chinese cuisine, what is the literal translation of 'chow mein'?Stir-fried noodles✓ correct
Boiled rice
Steamed dumplings
Fried tofu
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Which sauce is traditionally served with beef Wellington?Béarnaise or red wine sauce✓ correct
Hollandaise
Chimichurri
Green peppercorn sauce
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What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dessert called baklava?Phyllo dough and nuts✓ correct
Semolina and honey
Feta cheese and spinach
Chickpea flour and dates
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In Basque cuisine, what is txuleta?A grilled T-bone steak✓ correct
A seafood stew
A stuffed pepper dish
A potato omelet
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What is the name of the French cooking technique where vegetables are finely diced into uniform cubes of about 5mm?Brunoise✓ correct
Julienne
Chiffonade
Batonnet
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Which Italian dish is made by layering pasta sheets with ragù sauce and béchamel sauce before baking?Lasagna✓ correct
Cannelloni
Manicotti
Rigatoni
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Which Spanish wine region is famous for producing sherry?Jerez de la Frontera✓ correct
La Rioja
Penedès
Priorat
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In Indian cuisine, what is the name of the crispy, hollow, round pastry that is typically filled with spiced potatoes?Gol gappa✓ correct
Pakora
Samosa
Bhatura
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What is the primary ingredient in the Portuguese stew called caldo verde?Kale✓ correct
Spinach
Collard greens
Swiss chard
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In French pastry, what is the name of the light, airy dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar?Meringue✓ correct
Mousse
Soufflé
Bavarois
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Which French cooking technique involves coating food in flour before sautéing or frying?Dredging✓ correct
Dusting
Breading
Coating
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What is the primary spice that gives Caribbean jerk seasoning its distinctive heat and flavor?Scotch bonnet pepper✓ correct
Habanero
Jalapeño
Bell pepper
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What is the name of the Turkish pastry made from thin sheets of dough layered with nuts and honey?Baklava✓ correct
Börek
Halva
Lokum
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In Indian cuisine, what is the name of the yogurt-based side dish flavored with spices and sometimes containing cucumbers?Raita✓ correct
Pakora
Sambar
Dhal
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What is the name of the Japanese cooking technique where raw fish is sliced thinly and arranged on a plate?Sashimi✓ correct
Sushi
Maki
Nigiri
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Which Scandinavian country is known for the traditional meatball dish known as köttbullar?Sweden✓ correct
Norway
Denmark
Finland
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In Chinese cuisine, what does 'dim sum' literally refer to?Touch the heart✓ correct
Small portions
Steamed dumplings
Tea service
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What is the primary grain used in the Italian dish polenta?Corn✓ correct
Barley
Spelt
Farro
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What is the traditional Thai soup made with coconut milk, galangal, and lime leaves?Tom kha gai✓ correct
Tom yum
Som tam
Larb
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Which cooking method involves exposing food to direct heat from above?Broiling✓ correct
Poaching
Steaming
Sautéing
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In Lebanese cuisine, what is fattoush primarily topped with?Fried pita bread chips✓ correct
Crispy bacon bits
Croutons from white bread
Roasted chickpeas
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What is the primary ingredient in the Spanish dish escalivada?Roasted vegetables✓ correct
Grilled seafood
Cured ham
Chickpeas
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