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World Cuisines and Foods

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World Cuisine and Food questions test your familiarity with international dishes, traditional recipes, and culinary terms. Topics include French pastries, Japanese broths, and Italian pasta varieties. A good grasp of global culinary facts aids the general awareness section.

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World Cuisines and Foods Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of thin slices of raw fish or seafood, served with soy sauce and wasabi?

  1. Sashimi

  2. Nigiri

  3. Maki

  4. Temaki
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Sashimi is a type of Japanese dish that consists of thin slices of raw fish or seafood, served with soy sauce and wasabi.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of grilled chicken or pork, served with a sweet and savory sauce?

  1. Teriyaki

  2. Yakitori

  3. Tonkatsu

  4. Karaage
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Teriyaki is a type of Japanese dish that consists of grilled chicken or pork, served with a sweet and savory sauce.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with various ingredients, such as raw fish, vegetables, and eggs?

  1. Chirashi

  2. Donburi

  3. Oyakodon

  4. Sukiyaki
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Chirashi is a type of Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with various ingredients, such as raw fish, vegetables, and eggs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of a hot pot of broth, in which meat, vegetables, and noodles are cooked?

  1. Sukiyaki

  2. Shabu-shabu

  3. Nabemono

  4. Oden
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Sukiyaki is a type of Japanese dish that consists of a hot pot of broth, in which meat, vegetables, and noodles are cooked.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with a fried egg and chicken?

  1. Oyakodon

  2. 親子丼

  3. Katsudon

  4. Gyudon
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Oyakodon is a type of Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with a fried egg and chicken.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of a skewer of grilled chicken or vegetables?

  1. Yakitori

  2. Teriyaki

  3. Tonkatsu

  4. Karaage
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Yakitori is a type of Japanese dish that consists of a skewer of grilled chicken or vegetables.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with beef and onions, cooked in a sweet and savory sauce?

  1. Gyudon

  2. Oyakodon

  3. Katsudon

  4. Sukiyaki
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Gyudon is a type of Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with beef and onions, cooked in a sweet and savory sauce.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with a pork cutlet, shredded cabbage, and a sweet and savory sauce?

  1. Katsudon

  2. Gyudon

  3. Oyakodon

  4. Sukiyaki
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Katsudon is a type of Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with a pork cutlet, shredded cabbage, and a sweet and savory sauce.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with tempura, vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce?

  1. Tendon

  2. Tempura

  3. Chirashi

  4. Donburi
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Tendon is a type of Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with tempura, vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with eel, cooked in a sweet and savory sauce?

  1. Unadon

  2. Gyudon

  3. Oyakodon

  4. Sukiyaki
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Unadon is a type of Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with eel, cooked in a sweet and savory sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular layered cake from France?

  1. Tiramisu

  2. Sachertorte

  3. Mille-feuille

  4. Baklava
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mille-feuille, meaning 'a thousand sheets', is a classic French pastry made of layers of puff pastry, pastry cream, and a glaze.

Multiple choice

What is the signature ingredient of the Italian dessert Tiramisu?

  1. Mascarpone cheese

  2. Ladyfingers

  3. Espresso

  4. Amaretto liqueur
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Tiramisu, meaning 'pick me up', is an Italian dessert made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, a whipped mixture of mascarpone cheese, eggs, and sugar, and flavored with cocoa.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional filling of a Baklava, a popular Middle Eastern dessert?

  1. Pistachios

  2. Walnuts

  3. Cashews

  4. Almonds
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Baklava is a layered pastry dessert made with filo dough, chopped nuts (often walnuts), and sweetened with syrup. It is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern countries.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular Japanese dessert made from green tea powder?

  1. Mochi

  2. Matcha

  3. Dorayaki

  4. Taiyaki
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and various desserts. It has a distinct earthy and slightly bitter flavor.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Russian dessert made from cottage cheese?

  1. Syrniki

  2. Pirozhki

  3. Blini

  4. Pelmeni
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Syrniki are small pancakes made from a mixture of cottage cheese, flour, eggs, and sugar. They are popular in Russia and other Eastern European countries.