Food and Drink
Wet your appetite for fun by answering questions about delicious dishes, culinary trivia, and popular beverages from around the world.
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Q: What fruit is known for having an "eye" and being a tropical treat?
A: Pineapple.Q: What is the main ingredient in traditional French fries?
A: Potatoes.Q: Which fruit is the primary ingredient in guacamole?
A: Avocado.Q: What is the common name for sodium chloride used in cooking?
A: Salt.Q: What type of pasta is shaped like a long, thin string?
A: Spaghetti.Q: Which fruit is commonly known as the main ingredient in wine?
A: Grapes.Q: What dairy product is made by churning cream?
A: Butter.Q: What is the name of a popular Italian dish made with toppings on a flatbread base?
A: Pizza.Q: What is the common term for bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat?
A: Toast.Q: What beverage is made by brewing and fermenting grains, commonly consumed cold?
A: Beer.Q: Which citrus fruit is known for its sour taste and is commonly used in lemonade?
A: Lemon.Q: What is the name of the sweet course typically served at the end of a meal?
A: Dessert.Q: What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Caesar salad besides lettuce?
A: Croutons.Q: What is the main ingredient in sushi rice?
A: Vinegar.Q: What breakfast food is often served with syrup and butter and can be crispy or fluffy?
A: Pancakes.Q: What is the name of the red vegetable that is often mistaken for a vegetable but is technically a fruit?
A: Tomato.Q: What drink is commonly made from leaves and steeped in hot water, sometimes served with milk or lemon?
A: Tea.Q: What is the name of a yellow dairy spread often used on bread and in cooking?
A: Margarine.Q: What is the main ingredient in hummus?
A: Chickpeas.Q: What is the common name for carbonated soft drinks?
A: Soda.
Q: What Italian cheese is known for its use in Caprese salad and has a soft, moist texture?
A: Mozzarella.Q: What type of bread is traditionally used for making a Reuben sandwich?
A: Rye bread.Q: Which spice, derived from the Crocus flower, is known for being one of the most expensive spices by weight?
A: Saffron.Q: What is the primary grain used in traditional Japanese sake?
A: Rice.Q: What is the name of a Spanish cold soup made with tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers?
A: Gazpacho.Q: Which nut is used to make traditional marzipan?
A: Almonds.Q: What type of meat is traditionally used in an authentic Wiener Schnitzel?
A: Veal.Q: What is the term for a cooking method where food is sealed in a vacuum bag and cooked in a water bath at a precise temperature?
A: Sous-vide.Q: What is the name of the Korean dish consisting of fermented vegetables, most commonly cabbage and radishes?
A: Kimchi.Q: What type of fish is traditionally used in a classic British fish and chips?
A: Cod.Q: What is the main ingredient in a traditional Greek Tzatziki sauce?
A: Yogurt.Q: Which fruit is known for its tart flavor and is a primary ingredient in traditional cranberry sauce?
A: Cranberries.Q: What is the name of the Japanese cooking style that involves grilling food on a flat iron griddle?
A: Teppanyaki.Q: What type of pasta is shaped like small rice grains and often used in soups?
A: Orzo.Q: What is the name of the French pastry that is known for its flaky layers and is often served at breakfast?
A: Croissant.Q: Which type of cheese is traditionally used in a Greek salad?
A: Feta.Q: What is the main ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel?
A: Ground chickpeas.Q: What is the term for an Italian appetizer consisting of various simple foods like olives, cheeses, and meats?
A: Antipasto.Q: What type of food is 'edamame'?
A: Young soybeans.Q: What is the name of the Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla filled with various ingredients like meat, cheese, and beans?
A: Quesadilla.
Q: What is the name of the Japanese fermented soybean paste often used in soups?
A: Miso.Q: What is the main ingredient in a traditional ratatouille besides tomatoes?
A: Eggplant.Q: What type of cheese, originating from Cyprus, is known for its ability to be grilled without melting?
A: Halloumi.Q: What is the term for the Italian cooking technique where pasta is finished cooking in the sauce it's served with?
A: Risottatura.Q: What type of Indian bread is traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven?
A: Naan.Q: What is the primary ingredient in the Indian dish 'dal'?
A: Lentils.Q: What is the name of the Peruvian dish consisting of raw fish cured in citrus juices?
A: Ceviche.Q: What is the term for a traditional Japanese multi-course meal?
A: Kaiseki.Q: What type of tea undergoes a fermentation process that can last from several months to many years?
A: Pu-erh tea.Q: What is the name of the small Spanish savory dishes typically served with drinks at bars?
A: Tapas.Q: What is the main ingredient in the Korean dish 'bibimbap'?
A: Rice.Q: What type of fish is used to make traditional Scandinavian gravlax?
A: Salmon.Q: What is the name of the Italian dessert consisting of coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese?
A: Tiramisu.Q: What is the name of the traditional Argentinian sauce commonly served with grilled meats, made from parsley, garlic, oil, and vinegar?
A: Chimichurri.Q: What is the name of the Thai soup known for its spicy and sour flavors, often including shrimp?
A: Tom Yum Goong.Q: What is the main ingredient in traditional Moroccan tagine besides meat?
A: Apricots.Q: What is the name of the fermented Korean dish made with seasoned vegetables and a variety of seasonings, known for being very spicy?
A: Gochujang.Q: What type of dumpling is traditionally served in a Sichuan hot pot?
A: Wontons.Q: What is the name of the French dish made from a type of dough that is poached in water and then baked?
A: Gougères.Q: What is the term for the Japanese method of preserving fish by fermenting it with rice, a precursor to modern sushi?
A: Narezushi.