How well do you know your global cuisines? Prove your expertise in this international dishes quiz and show how well-traveled your taste buds are! Exploring global dishes is akin to embarking on an adventure, unraveling layers of history and culture with every bite. Each dish bears unique narratives influenced by geography and society.
From pasta to paella, discover the stories that make these recipes timeless. Did you know that some of these creations have evolved drastically due to trade routes and migration? Uncover trivia answers that might seem like they’ve jumped from a cultural encyclopedia.
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A famous variety of artichoke is named after which Middle Eastern city?
Cairo
Cairo
Baghdad
Baghdad
Beirut
Beirut
Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Nectarines were originally native to which country?
Brazil
Brazil
Scotland
Scotland
South Africa
South Africa
China
China
The tandoor oven is used in the cooking of which country?
Russia
Russia
India
India
Japan
Japan
South Africa
South Africa
The cookery of which country typically uses a wok?
China
China
Egypt
Egypt
France
France
India
India
What vegetable is added to eggs to make a Spanish omelette, also known as tortilla?
Leek
Leek
Potato
Potato
Aubergine
Aubergine
Spinach
Spinach
The salmon dish Gravadlax comes from which part of Europe?
Ireland
Ireland
Scandinavia
Scandinavia
Alps
Alps
Spain
Spain
Panettone is a traditional cake from which country?
Portugal
Portugal
Italy
Italy
Greece
Greece
Ireland
Ireland
What typically Scottish dish is made from oatmeal, onion and sheep organs?
Scotch Broth
Scotch Broth
Samosas
Samosas
Haggis
Haggis
Dumplings
Dumplings
Sushi is a traditional dish from which country?
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Japan
Mexico
Mexico
Thailand
Thailand
Nduja is a sausage from which country?
Russia
Russia
Portugal
Portugal
Italy
Italy
Germany
Germany
Jerk seasoning is associated with which Caribbean island?
Barbados
Barbados
Jamaica
Jamaica
Cuba
Cuba
St Lucia
St Lucia
Galangal, similar to ginger, is used in dishes from which region?
South America
South America
South East Asia
South East Asia
Africa
Africa
Europe
Europe
Stollen is a cake from which country?
Ireland
Ireland
Germany
Germany
Norway
Norway
Canada
Canada
The piri-piri style of cooking originates in which country?
Israel
Israel
Portugal
Portugal
Ireland
Ireland
Greece
Greece
Jambalaya is a dish associated with which American city?
New Orleans
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
New York
New York
Miami
Miami
Harissa paste comes from which part of the world?
North America
North America
North Africa
North Africa
Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands
South Asia
South Asia
Blinis are small savoury pancakes from which country?
Russia
Russia
Spain
Spain
Italy
Italy
Ireland
Ireland
Lemongrass is associated with which country’s cooking?
Egypt
Egypt
India
India
Thailand
Thailand
Brazil
Brazil
Gnocchi are small potato dumplings from which country?
Morocco
Morocco
Germany
Germany
Brazil
Brazil
Italy
Italy
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