Famous Spice and Herb Dishes
Test your knowledge about famous spice and herb dishes from around the world.
Questions
Which spice is commonly used in Indian cuisine to make garam masala?
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
What is the main herb used in the French dish herbes de Provence?
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Lavender
- Sage
Which herb is used to flavor the Italian dish pesto?
- Basil
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Chives
What is the spice that gives the Spanish dish paella its distinctive yellow color?
- Saffron
- Turmeric
- Paprika
- Cumin
Which herb is commonly used in Mexican cuisine to make guacamole?
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Mint
- Dill
What is the main spice used in the Chinese dish five-spice powder?
- Star anise
- Cinnamon
- Fennel
- Cloves
Which herb is traditionally used to flavor the German dish sauerkraut?
- Caraway
- Dill
- Fennel
- Parsley
What is the spice that gives the Indian dish curry its characteristic flavor?
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Fenugreek
Which herb is commonly used in Italian cuisine to make salsa verde?
- Parsley
- Basil
- Oregano
- Rosemary
What is the spice that gives the Moroccan dish tagine its distinctive flavor?
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Saffron
- Ras el hanout
Which herb is traditionally used to flavor the French dish ratatouille?
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Basil
- Oregano
What is the spice that gives the Indian dish biryani its distinctive aroma?
- Saffron
- Cumin
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
Which herb is traditionally used to flavor the Italian dish pesto alla genovese?
- Basil
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
What is the spice that gives the Mexican dish mole poblano its rich and complex flavor?
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Saffron
- Chiles
Which herb is commonly used in Thai cuisine to make tom yum soup?
- Lemongrass
- Coriander
- Galangal
- Kaffir lime leaves