Hungarian Cuisine

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1. Which wine, grown in a specific region with protected designation of origin status, has been called "the wine of kings and the king of wines"? Bull's Blood (Bikaver) Tokay (Tokaji) Palinka Port

2. Goulash (Gulyas) is a traditional stew made from beef or mutton and vegetables and usually served over noodles. What is the traditional method of preparing goulash. A cast iron covered dish buried under hot coals A cast iron pot hung over an open fire Enamel roaster in an oven A cast iron frying pan on top of the stove

3. The Dobos Torte was made famous in 1885 when the creator presented it at the National Exhibition of Budapest and it was tasted by the Emperor Franz Josef. What was the "new" ingredient created by Jozsef Dobos and showcased in his torte? Caramel Chocolate Buttercream Whipped cream

4. What is the national spice of Hungary? Paprika Garlic Peppercorn Saffron

5. Chicken paprikash is stewed chicken with peppers and onions poured over traditional dumplings called nokedli or spaetzel. What is the main ingredient in the sauce? Butter Sour cream Garlic Tomatos

6. Gundel's, a world class restaurant in Budapest, serves all the traditional dishes in elegant style. Their signature dish is the Gundel palacsinta. What is palacsinta? Sponge cake Doughnut Pastry Crepe

7. Hungary is land locked but it has the largest lake in Europe, Lake Balaton. In addition, two of the largest rivers flow through, the Danube and the Tisza. Therefore fish is a common dish. The local favorite is Fisherman's Soup. What unusual ingredient(s) is/are part of this soup? All of these Fish fins Fish heads Fish bones

8. A seasonal cold soup is made with what ingredient? Sour cherries Pears Turnips Plums

9. What fruit is rolled in potato dumpling dough and boiled, then coated with sugar and cinnamon? Apples Dried grapes Pears Plums

10. Last, but not least, my personal favorite and Hungarian staple, Toltott Kaposzta. What is Toltott Kaposzta in English? Dropped dumplings Stuffed peppers Cabbage rolls Cabbage and noodles