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Which country does the dish paella come from?
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- 1. Which country does the dish paella come from?
- A. Italy
- B. Portugal
- C. Spain (answer)
- D. Mexico
Paella takes its name from the wide, shallow pan used to cook it. - 2. What is the main ingredient of guacamole?
- A. Avocado (answer)
- B. Cucumber
- C. Peas
- D. Lime
The word guacamole comes from a Nahuatl word for an avocado-based sauce. - 3. Which cheese is traditionally used on a classic Margherita pizza?
- A. Cheddar
- B. Mozzarella (answer)
- C. Parmesan
- D. Feta
A classic Margherita also pairs its cheese with tomato and basil. - 4. Halloumi cheese is traditionally from which island?
- A. Crete
- B. Sicily
- C. Cyprus (answer)
- D. Malta
Halloumi holds its shape when heated, making it popular for grilling. - 5. What is the main ingredient of hummus?
- A. Lentils
- B. Chickpeas (answer)
- C. Broad beans
- D. Sesame only
Tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, is another common hummus ingredient. - 6. Which spice gives paella and risotto alla milanese their yellow colour?
- A. Turmeric
- B. Paprika
- C. Saffron (answer)
- D. Cumin
Saffron comes from the delicate stigmas of a crocus flower. - 7. What type of pastry is used to make profiteroles?
- A. Puff
- B. Filo
- C. Shortcrust
- D. Choux (answer)
Choux pastry puffs up in the oven to leave a hollow centre. - 8. Which fruit is used to make a traditional Tarte Tatin?
- A. Pear
- B. Apple (answer)
- C. Plum
- D. Peach
Tarte Tatin is baked upside down and turned out before serving. - 9. Sushi rice is seasoned with what?
- A. Soy sauce
- B. Rice vinegar (answer)
- C. Lemon juice
- D. Fish sauce
Sushi rice is often mixed with vinegar, sugar and salt. - 10. Which nut is used to make marzipan?
- A. Hazelnut
- B. Walnut
- C. Almond (answer)
- D. Cashew
Marzipan is made by combining ground almonds with sugar. - 11. A Bakewell tart is named after a town in which English county?
- A. Yorkshire
- B. Derbyshire (answer)
- C. Cornwall
- D. Kent
Bakewell is also known for a related dessert called Bakewell pudding. - 12. Which drink is made from fermented honey?
- A. Cider
- B. Mead (answer)
- C. Perry
- D. Sake
Mead is made by fermenting honey mixed with water.
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