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Street food of the world

Twelve questions on street food of the world. Look closely: the most familiar answer is not always the right one.

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Question sheet

  1. 1. In Trinidad and Tobago, doubles traditionally sandwich which filling between two pieces of fried flatbread?
    • A. Curried chickpeas
    • B. Shredded saltfish
    • C. Minced beef
    • D. Grilled aubergine
  2. 2. Arepas are traditionally made from a dough based on which grain?
    • A. Rye
    • B. Rice
    • C. Maize
    • D. Millet
  3. 3. A South African bunny chow is traditionally served in what?
    • A. A crisp pastry shell
    • B. A hollowed pumpkin
    • C. A folded banana leaf
    • D. A hollowed-out loaf of bread
  4. 4. Which seeds commonly coat the outside of Turkish simit?
    • A. Sesame
    • B. Pumpkin
    • C. Sunflower
    • D. Fennel
  5. 5. What does elote refer to in Mexican street food?
    • A. A stuffed chilli
    • B. Corn on the cob
    • C. A bean-filled pastry
    • D. A fried plantain
  6. 6. Which Vietnamese street food is a filled bread sandwich rather than a noodle dish?
    • A. Bánh cuốn
    • B. Bún chả
    • C. Bánh mì
    • D. Cao lầu
  7. 7. Which city is especially associated with the Japanese street food takoyaki?
    • A. Kanazawa
    • B. Osaka
    • C. Nagasaki
    • D. Sapporo
  8. 8. Socca, a speciality of Nice, is made with which flour?
    • A. Rice flour
    • B. Chestnut flour
    • C. Buckwheat flour
    • D. Chickpea flour
  9. 9. Which description best fits Chinese jianbing?
    • A. A skewered meatball
    • B. A savoury filled crêpe
    • C. A steamed custard bun
    • D. A chilled rice pudding
  10. 10. Which Nepalese street-food favourite consists of filled dumplings?
    • A. Memelas
    • B. Momos
    • C. Doubles
    • D. Tostadas
  11. 11. In Mexico City, a guajolota places which item inside a bread roll?
    • A. A whole grilled chilli
    • B. A fried egg and plantain
    • C. A tamal
    • D. A cheese-stuffed potato
  12. 12. Which combination defines classic Quebec poutine?
    • A. Noodles, peanuts and lime
    • B. Chips, cheese curds and gravy
    • C. Flatbread, yoghurt and lamb
    • D. Rice, black beans and pork

Answer sheet (for the quizmaster)

  1. 1. A - Curried chickpeas
    Doubles consist of fried bara filled with curried chickpeas, also called channa.
  2. 2. C - Maize
    These Colombian and Venezuelan specialities use ground maize or precooked maize flour.
  3. 3. D - A hollowed-out loaf of bread
    Bunny chow consists of curry served inside a hollowed loaf or portion of bread.
  4. 4. A - Sesame
    Simit is a ring-shaped bread recognisable by its sesame coating.
  5. 5. B - Corn on the cob
    Elote is corn on the cob, often served with a selection of toppings.
  6. 6. C - Bánh mì
    Bánh mì is a sandwich made using a crisp, baguette-style bread.
  7. 7. B - Osaka
    Osaka is particularly famous for takoyaki, round batter snacks containing octopus.
  8. 8. D - Chickpea flour
    Socca combines chickpea flour, olive oil and water.
  9. 9. B - A savoury filled crêpe
    Jianbing are savoury crêpes commonly sold as a portable breakfast.
  10. 10. B - Momos
    Momos are dumplings commonly filled with meat, vegetables or cheese and served with sauce.
  11. 11. C - A tamal
    The guajolota is a filling street breakfast consisting of a tamal inside a bread roll.
  12. 12. B - Chips, cheese curds and gravy
    Poutine combines chips with cheese curds and hot gravy.