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Quiz about Comforting Food
Quiz about Comforting Food

Comforting Food Trivia Quiz


This quiz will test your knowledge some of comfort foods from around the world. Enjoy and be comforted!

A multiple-choice quiz by Trivia_Fan54. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Trivia_Fan54
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
393,534
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
707
Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (2/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 12 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Carbohydrates make good comfort food. The diet in Zambia is typically heavy in starch, so it is a great place to find comfort food. What is unusual about Zambian "Mealie Bread", a type of cornbread? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which soup, a Japanese comfort food, is often considered part of a healthy breakfast in that country? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. There are books that say that this type of comfort food is truly good for your soul. What type of soup, believed to help heal, do many turn to for comfort when they have a cold or flu bug? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Pakoras (fritters) are a comfort food found in India. What is a typical drink that is paired with this comfie dish? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When asked about their favourite comfort food, many around the world will have this item on their list. What comfie food became much more popular in 1937 when Kraft started selling an easy stovetop mix? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What comfort food do many people from England have on Sundays? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is a sweet comfort food in Australia and New Zealand, said to be named after a Russian ballerina? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Indonesia has many traditional comfort foods. What are these foods sometimes known as in that part of the world? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the correct spelling of the sour beet soup that is a true comfort food for those living in Russia and the Ukraine? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This staple in many kitchens is not really a comfort food, but is definitely a comfort drink. It is served to young and old alike, often after a day outside in the cold or damp weather. Many enjoy it with different types of candy sprinkled on top. What is this comfort food that is served hot and in liquid form? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Carbohydrates make good comfort food. The diet in Zambia is typically heavy in starch, so it is a great place to find comfort food. What is unusual about Zambian "Mealie Bread", a type of cornbread?

Answer: It is made with whole corn kernels instead of cornmeal.

Mealie bread is typically flavoured with chilies in Zambia and uses whole kernels of corn rather than corn meal. "Mealie" is another name for corn in Zambia. The bread is very moist, and the sweet/hot flavour makes it a real comforting treat when dipped in stew. Delicious recipes can be found on various websites.
2. Which soup, a Japanese comfort food, is often considered part of a healthy breakfast in that country?

Answer: Miso soup

Miso soup and a bowl of rice are often considered part of a healthy Japanese breakfast. There are a variety of recipes for miso soup, but all contain fermented soybeans. Other ingredients include fish or seaweed, tofu, and scallions (other ingredients appear in some recipes depending on which website you visit). Any way you cook it, miso is a delicious comfort food from Japan.
3. There are books that say that this type of comfort food is truly good for your soul. What type of soup, believed to help heal, do many turn to for comfort when they have a cold or flu bug?

Answer: Chicken soup

Chicken soup is a stand-by for many when a cold sets in. Some people report improvements in their symptoms after indulging in this comfort food. Some doctors feel that this improvement is psychosomatic, while others believe that chicken soup does help to improve symptoms of a cold. Either way, indulging in this comfort food won't hurt, and can only bring pleasure.
4. Pakoras (fritters) are a comfort food found in India. What is a typical drink that is paired with this comfie dish?

Answer: Chai

Pakoras are spicy fritters made with chickpea batter filled with vegetables like cauliflower, spinach, potatoes or onions. They can also be filled with meat or fish. They are eaten with a dipping sauce like chutney. Chai is a delicious Indian spiced tea that pairs well with this comfort food.
5. When asked about their favourite comfort food, many around the world will have this item on their list. What comfie food became much more popular in 1937 when Kraft started selling an easy stovetop mix?

Answer: Macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food for many around the world. You can, of course, make it from scratch, boiling the macaroni, making the cheese sauce, and baking it in the oven. The easier and faster way is with the stovetop mix. Kraft introduced its macaroni and cheese mix shortly before World War II.

Ever since then, it has become a staple in many kitchens around the world, providing comfort to many who indulge.
6. What comfort food do many people from England have on Sundays?

Answer: Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding

Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is delicious comfort food. The meal typically includes gravy, roasted potatoes, and vegetables such as parsnips, carrots, or peas. Some make a cheese sauce for vegetables such as cauliflower and leeks. On one poll, the Sunday dinner ranked second on a list of things that people liked about living in Britain.
7. What is a sweet comfort food in Australia and New Zealand, said to be named after a Russian ballerina?

Answer: Pavlovas

Pavlovas are a comforting, sweet dessert that are said to be named in honour of ballerina Anna Pavlova who visited "down under" in the 1920s. They are made of meringue, fresh fruit, and whipped cream, so are sure to bring some comfort to anyone who indulges. Not only are they comforting, but they can also make your mouth water!
8. Indonesia has many traditional comfort foods. What are these foods sometimes known as in that part of the world?

Answer: Mother's dishes

Most of the Indonesian comfort foods are served warm or hot and have a soupy or soft texture. Examples are bubur ayam, a soft rice and chicken dish that is thought to help people get well if they are feeling under the weather. Sayur sop or sup ayam is Indonesian chicken soup, another comfort food that people choose when they have a cold or flu bug.

Indonesian comfort foods are called "mother's dishes" because they typically bring out nostalgic feelings of home.
9. What is the correct spelling of the sour beet soup that is a true comfort food for those living in Russia and the Ukraine?

Answer: Borscht

Borscht is a soup that is common to many Eastern European countries. Although a variety of vegetables are used for the soup, the one that most frequently comes to mind is beets. This gives the soup a distinctive red colour. There is always an ingredient to add a sour taste to the soup such as vinegar or fermented beets.

Other ingredients vary depending on the recipe. One thing is common - the delicious mixture of sweet and sour taste in the soup puts it at the top of many lists of comfort foods around the world.
10. This staple in many kitchens is not really a comfort food, but is definitely a comfort drink. It is served to young and old alike, often after a day outside in the cold or damp weather. Many enjoy it with different types of candy sprinkled on top. What is this comfort food that is served hot and in liquid form?

Answer: Hot chocolate

People all over the world enjoy hot chocolate (also known as hot cocoa in some locales). It can be made from scratch by heating milk and adding cocoa and sugar, or made from an instant mix that is sold in grocery stores. Miniature marshmallows or peppermint sprinkles are a delicious treat when sprinkled on top of this warm and cozy comfort food.
Source: Author Trivia_Fan54

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