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General Culinary 10 Trivia Quiz

This is the tenth in a series of mixed food and drink quizzes that should tantalize your interests in everything culinary. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
23,535

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1780

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Question 1 of 5

1. What is the pudding traditionally served during a marriage ceremony in India called? Hint

Paroxysm

Payasam

Occumaloda

Mushismushi

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who was the author of the work which included the 'Dinner at Trimalchio' scene and its elaborate culinary wonders? Hint

Juvenal

Horace

Petronius

Propertius

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Question 3 of 5

3. What French dish has a name that literally means 'pot on the fire'? Hint

Pan-bagnat

Coq-au-vin

Pot-au-feu

Croque-monsieur

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Question 4 of 5

4. What oriental spice is called Vietnamese coriander in English? Hint

Rau ram

Roilov

Balut

Quam shee

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Question 5 of 5

5. One of the biggest food staples in the world, what percentage of starch does rice contain? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the pudding traditionally served during a marriage ceremony in India called?

Answer: Payasam

Payasam is the Sanskrit term for 'kheer', a delcious rice pudding usually served now as a desert dish. It consists of rice, milk, sugar, spices and nuts or raisins.

2. Who was the author of the work which included the 'Dinner at Trimalchio' scene and its elaborate culinary wonders?

Answer: Petronius

The work in question was Petronius's masterpiece 'Satyricon'. Petronius lived during the 1st century AD.

3. What French dish has a name that literally means 'pot on the fire'?

Answer: Pot-au-feu

Pot-au-feu is a simple stew that consists of beef, assorted vegetables and various spices. The variations of this stew are simply endless!

4. What oriental spice is called Vietnamese coriander in English?

Answer: Rau ram

It may also be called Vietnamese mint or hot mint. Rau ram is used as a garnish for spring rolls or soups. It's very delicious!

5. One of the biggest food staples in the world, what percentage of starch does rice contain?

Answer: 80

Rice is the largest food crop in the world, just ahead of corn and wheat. Most rice is cultivated in Asia, as you can imagine.

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Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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