Got Milk? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Tofu

Tofu has long been a part of southeast Asian cuisine. The earliest records of using tofu as a food date back to over 2000 years when it was used by the Han dynasty of China. It is an important source of protein for vegetarians. Given its light flavour, it can be used in the preparation of both sweet and spicy dishes.

Answer: Cauliflower

Cauliflowers belong to the same family as Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cabbage and a few other vegetables. It is in fact named after the Latin word for cabbage which is caulis. While the most common type of cauliflower has a white head surrounded by green leaves, other types also exist including a purple variety.

Answer: Rice

Rice is one of the most widely consumed cereal grains, especially in Asia. Well known rice dishes range from the pilaf of the Middle East to biryani on the Indian subcontinent and risotto in Italy to paella in Spain. Rice is also used in the preparation of a wine called saké in Japan.

Answer: Daikon

The daikon is a type of radish native to the regions of east and south east Asia. It is also commonly known as mooli, the native name in the languages of Hindi and Urdu. From salads to pickles to a simple vegetable side dish, the daikon is used in a variety of preparations in different regions.

Answer: Mushroom

Due to their texture, mushrooms are often called a 'meaty' alternative for vegetarians. Champignon is the French name for the common button mushroom though it is often used to describe mushrooms in general. Several varieties of mushrooms are poisonous to humans and hence due caution must be exercised while picking wild ones to eat.

Answer: Garlic

Garlic is a popular seasoning used in food preparations around the world. It also has medicinal properties which may have given rise to the myth of using garlic to ward off evil. Finding mention in the works of Virgil and Pliny the Elder, this is another food item that has been popular for centuries.

Answer: Ice apple

Ice apples have nothing to do with real apples. They are the fruit of the palm tree and commonly eaten in various parts of Asia. The outside has a black husk which must be peeled to reveal the white, juice fruit within. The texture and taste is sometimes likened to that of the lychee fruit.

Answer: Chickpeas

Chickpeas are known by many different names including gram, Bengal gram, garbanzo and Egyptian pea. High in protein, these have formed part of the cuisine of the Middle East region for many thousand years. They are used in a variety of dishes ranging from salads to stews and also made into flour for preparing deep fried balls.

Answer: Onion

Since ancient times, onions have been cultivated and used in regions ranging from China and India to Egypt. The many layers of this bulb led to it being considered as a symbol for eternity by the ancient Egyptians. This is another vegetable that has a diverse culinary application.

Answer: Salt

Once humans discovered the ability to preserve food for long periods using salt it helped in the transition from a nomadic hunter gatherer lifestyle to a more settled form of life. Salt is also a key source for sodium, an essential nutrient for the human body.

Its worth is noted by the fact that early soldiers in the Roman Empire were paid in salt, a practice which lent itself to the modern day term, salary.