Food and Cuisine MCQ Test 1

1. What is the primary ingredient in the Italian dessert Tiramisu?

2. Which spice is often used to give paella its distinctive yellow color?

3. Kimchi, a traditional Korean side dish, is primarily made from which vegetable?

4. What is the main ingredient in a traditional bouillabaisse?

5. What is the main ingredient in the Scottish dish 'Haggis'?

6. What is the primary ingredient in the French dish 'Foie Gras'?

7. Which country is famous for sushi?

8. What is the main ingredient in the French dish 'Ratatouille'?

9. What is the primary ingredient in foie gras?

10. Which spice is derived from the dried stigma of a specific flower?

11. What is the primary ingredient in the dish 'Sushi'?

12. What is the primary ingredient in the Italian dessert 'Tiramisu'?

13. What is the main flavoring agent in absinthe?

14. Which nut is a primary ingredient in pesto sauce?

15. Which fruit is known as the 'Queen of Fruits'?

16. Which spice is known as the 'King of Spices'?

17. What is the primary ingredient in the Indian dish 'Biryani'?

18. What is the main ingredient in the Spanish dish 'Paella'?

19. Which cheese is known for its holes?

20. What is the main ingredient in the Mexican dish 'Mole Poblano'?

21. What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish 'Hummus'?

22. Which country is famous for its dish 'Borscht', a beet soup?

23. What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish 'Rogan Josh'?

24. What is the national dish of Spain?

25. Which country is famous for its Neapolitan pizza?

26. What is the main ingredient in the Mexican dish 'Escamoles'?

27. What gives the Chinese dish 'Peking Duck' its crispy skin?

28. Which beverage is made from fermented grapes?

29. What type of pastry is used to make a 'Croissant'?

30. What gives 'Curry' its distinctive yellow color?

31. Which French dessert consists of layers of puff pastry filled with pastry cream and topped with caramelized sugar?

32. Which cheese is famous for its use in Italian cuisine, particularly in pasta dishes?

33. Which country is the origin of the dish 'Hákarl', fermented shark meat?

34. Which fruit is considered a symbol of hospitality?

35. What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish 'Naan'?

36. Which cuisine is the dish 'Kimchi' associated with?

37. What is the main ingredient in ceviche?

38. What ingredient gives 'Pesto' its green color?

39. Which fruit is known as the 'king of fruits' and has a distinct strong smell?

40. Which country is credited with the invention of the sandwich?

41. What type of meat is traditionally used in the French dish 'Cassoulet'?

42. Which spice is derived from the dried stigma of the Crocus sativus flower?

43. Which of the following is a popular Korean dish made of fermented vegetables?

44. Which spice is derived from the dried stigma of a flower?

45. Which type of bread is traditionally used in a 'BLT' sandwich?

46. Which beverage is known as the 'Champagne of Teas'?

47. What is the main ingredient in gazpacho?

48. What type of seafood is traditionally used in the Spanish dish 'Paella'?

49. What type of meat is traditionally used in the Moroccan dish 'Tagine'?

50. Which cuisine is famous for the dish 'Pad Thai'?