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How many Michelin stars can a restaurant receive at maximum?
Three✓ correct
Five
Four
Two
fun factsrestaurantscuisine
Food & Drink·hard
Which fruit is the main ingredient in the traditional Middle Eastern sauce muhammara?
Red pepper✓ correct
Pomegranate
Tomato
Watermelon
fruitmiddle easterncuisine
Food & Drink·easy
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado✓ correct
Lime
Cilantro
Jalapeño
general knowledgefoodcuisinemexico
Food & Drink·easy
What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
Chickpeas✓ correct
Lentils
Black beans
Peas
general knowledgefoodcuisinemiddle eastern
Food & Drink·easy
Which plant's seeds are commonly ground into flour and used in Indian cuisine?
Chickpea✓ correct
Lentil
Mung bean
Pea
plantslegumescuisinefood
Food & Drink·hard
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
cuisinegarnishitalian cuisineseasonings
Food & Drink·hard
In Moroccan cuisine, what is the name of the savory pastry made with phyllo dough, spiced meat, and almonds?
Pastilla✓ correct
Fatayer
Samosa
Empanada
cuisinemeat dishesmoroccan cuisinepastry
Food & Drink·medium
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
cuisinevietnamese cuisinesoupsmeat broths
Food & Drink·hard
What is the name of the Spanish cooking vessel traditionally used for making paella over an open flame?
Paellera✓ correct
Cazuela
Cocotte
Wok
cuisinespanish cuisinecooking equipmentpaella
Food & Drink·easy
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
cuisinebritish cuisinepiesmeat dishes
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Food & Drink·medium
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
cuisinekorean cuisinefermented foodsseasonings
Food & Drink·hard
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
cuisineethiopian cuisinestewstraditional dishes
Food & Drink·medium
What is the name of the Italian cured ham that comes from the Parma region?
Prosciutto di Parma✓ correct
Speck
Pancetta
Guanciale
cuisineitalian cuisinecured meatscharcuterie
Food & Drink·hard
In Peruvian cuisine, what ingredient is essential to the preparation of causa limeña?
Yellow potatoes✓ correct
Sweet potatoes
Cassava root
Corn flour
cuisineperuvian cuisinepotatoestraditional dishes
Food & Drink·easy
What is the traditional fermented soybean product used extensively in Japanese cooking?
Miso✓ correct
Shoyu
Sake
Tempeh
cuisinejapanese cuisinefermented foodsseasonings
Food & Drink·easy
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
cuisinethai cuisinesoutheast asiaflavor profiles
Food & Drink·easy
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
cuisinejewish cuisinesoupstraditional dishes
Food & Drink·medium
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
cuisineindian cuisinespicesseasonings
Food & Drink·easy
In Chinese cuisine, what is the literal translation of 'chow mein'?
Stir-fried noodles✓ correct
Boiled rice
Steamed dumplings
Fried tofu
cuisinechinese cuisinenoodlesstir fry
Food & Drink·medium
Which sauce is traditionally served with beef Wellington?
Béarnaise or red wine sauce✓ correct
Hollandaise
Chimichurri
Green peppercorn sauce
cuisinebritish cuisinesaucesbeef dishes
Food & Drink·easy
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
cuisinedessertsmiddle eastern cuisinepastry
Food & Drink·hard
In Basque cuisine, what is txuleta?
A grilled T-bone steak✓ correct
A seafood stew
A stuffed pepper dish
A potato omelet
cuisinebasque cuisinespainmeat
Food & Drink·medium
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
cuisinefrench cuisineknife skillsculinary techniques
Food & Drink·easy
Which Italian dish is made by layering pasta sheets with ragù sauce and béchamel sauce before baking?
Lasagna✓ correct
Cannelloni
Manicotti
Rigatoni
cuisineitalian cuisinepastabaked dishes
Food & Drink·medium
Which Spanish wine region is famous for producing sherry?
Jerez de la Frontera✓ correct
La Rioja
Penedès
Priorat
cuisinespanish winebeverageswine regions
Food & Drink·hard
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
cuisineindian cuisinestreet foodregional specialties
Food & Drink·hard
What is the primary ingredient in the Portuguese stew called caldo verde?
Kale✓ correct
Spinach
Collard greens
Swiss chard
cuisineportuguese cuisinesoupsvegetable dishes
Food & Drink·easy
In French pastry, what is the name of the light, airy dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar?
Meringue✓ correct
Mousse
Soufflé
Bavarois
cuisinedessertsfrench cuisinepastry
Food & Drink·medium
Which French cooking technique involves coating food in flour before sautéing or frying?
Dredging✓ correct
Dusting
Breading
Coating
cuisinefrench cookingcooking techniquespreparation
Food & Drink·medium
What is the primary spice that gives Caribbean jerk seasoning its distinctive heat and flavor?
Scotch bonnet pepper✓ correct
Habanero
Jalapeño
Bell pepper
cuisinecaribbean cuisinespicesseasonings
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Food & Drink·easy
What is the name of the Turkish pastry made from thin sheets of dough layered with nuts and honey?
Baklava✓ correct
Börek
Halva
Lokum
cuisinedessertsmiddle easternpastryturkish cuisine
Food & Drink·medium
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
cuisineindian cuisinecondimentsyogurt dishes
Food & Drink·easy
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
cuisinejapanese cuisinepreparation techniqueseafood
Food & Drink·easy
Which Scandinavian country is known for the traditional meatball dish known as köttbullar?
Sweden✓ correct
Norway
Denmark
Finland
cuisinescandinavian cuisinemeat dishesnordic
Food & Drink·hard
In Chinese cuisine, what does 'dim sum' literally refer to?
Touch the heart✓ correct
Small portions
Steamed dumplings
Tea service
cuisinechinese cuisinedim sumregional specialties
Food & Drink·easy
What is the primary grain used in the Italian dish polenta?
Corn✓ correct
Barley
Spelt
Farro
cuisineitalian cuisinegrainscomfort food
Food & Drink·medium
What is the traditional Thai soup made with coconut milk, galangal, and lime leaves?
Tom kha gai✓ correct
Tom yum
Som tam
Larb
cuisinethai cuisinesoupssoutheast asian
Food & Drink·easy
Which cooking method involves exposing food to direct heat from above?
Broiling✓ correct
Poaching
Steaming
Sautéing
cuisinecooking techniquesheat methodsgeneral cooking
Food & Drink·medium
In Lebanese cuisine, what is fattoush primarily topped with?
Fried pita bread chips✓ correct
Crispy bacon bits
Croutons from white bread
Roasted chickpeas
cuisinelebanese cuisinemiddle easternsalad
Food & Drink·hard
What is the primary ingredient in the Spanish dish escalivada?
Roasted vegetables✓ correct
Grilled seafood
Cured ham
Chickpeas
cuisinespanish cuisinevegetable dishesmediterranean
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