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Quiz about National Dishes of the World
Quiz about National Dishes of the World

National Dishes of the World Trivia Quiz


A "national dish" is one that is considered to represent a country or one that they are most famous for. Look at the given description and fill in the blank. Simple! Or is it?

A multiple-choice quiz by apathy100. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
apathy100
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
387,256
Updated
Nov 24 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1406
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Question 1 of 10
1. You are given a patty of beef and top it with two buns, tomatoes, onions, ketchup, and lettuce. What is this food that is often considered the national dish of the United States?

Answer: (One word, nine letters)
Question 2 of 10
2. What barbecued meat dish that is marinated and served with leafy vegetables to wrap your meat in is the national dish of Korea?

Answer: (One word, seven letters)
Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the dish that consists of french fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds and is most associated with Canada?

Answer: (One word, seven letters)
Question 4 of 10
4. Israel along with many other Middle Eastern nations have popularized a snack food made of chickpea patties that are then served in pita bread. What is this national dish?

Answer: (One word, seven letters)
Question 5 of 10
5. Consisting of many ingredients including shrimp, rice noodles, eggs, and then topped with peanuts, what dish is considered to be the national dish of Thailand?

Answer: (Two words, 3 and 4 letters)
Question 6 of 10
6. What national dish of Greece consists of skewered meat marinated and then grilled over an open flame?

Answer: (One word, eight letters)
Question 7 of 10
7. What rice dish from Spain is usually cooked in a large pan and can be ordered with a variety of different proteins including shrimp, chicken, duck, rabbit or even snails?

Answer: (One word, six letters)
Question 8 of 10
8. While there are various foods that represent the country of France, what thin pancake is served with a variety of fillings at breakfast, lunch, or dinnertime?

Answer: (One word, five letters (no accents))
Question 9 of 10
9. Which Mexican specialty translates into English meaning "sauce" and often consists of over 20 ingredients?

Answer: (One word, four letters)
Question 10 of 10
10. What beet soup is popular in many Eastern European nations but is the national dish of Ukraine?

Answer: (One word, seven letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. You are given a patty of beef and top it with two buns, tomatoes, onions, ketchup, and lettuce. What is this food that is often considered the national dish of the United States?

Answer: Hamburger

The term hamburger originated from the German city of Hamburg. Patties of meat are typically stacked with toppings between two buns and typically served with a side of french fries or onion rings. Its earliest origins in a cookbook have dated back as early as 1758 when it was included as a recipe called "Hamburgh sausage" by English cookery writer Hannah Glasse.

Many forms of the hamburger have been created over the years including venison burgers, ostrich burgers, buffalo burgers, and even the salmon burger.
2. What barbecued meat dish that is marinated and served with leafy vegetables to wrap your meat in is the national dish of Korea?

Answer: Bulgogi

Translated, the word bulgogi literally means "fire meat". Thin slices of beef or pork are marinated with soy sauce and a variety of different spices. Once marinated, they are grilled on an open flame, however, some chefs prefer to pan fry their marinated meats. They are usually served with leafy greens such as lettuce to give the eater the option to make a bulgogi wrap.
3. What is the name of the dish that consists of french fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds and is most associated with Canada?

Answer: Poutine

The poutine is a dish that originated in the province of Quebec during the 1950s by Fernand LaChance. The basic poutine consists of french fries, gravy, and cheese curds but many other varieties exists including steak, peas, or pulled pork. During an episode of Iron Chef America, Canadian chef Chuck Hughes beat popular Iron Chef Bobby Flay when he made a lobster poutine.
4. Israel along with many other Middle Eastern nations have popularized a snack food made of chickpea patties that are then served in pita bread. What is this national dish?

Answer: Falafel

The falafel is often a combination of fava beans and chickpeas that are ground together with flour as a binding agent and mixed with various spices including cumin and coriander. Some falafels are flattened into patties while others are formed into balls (similar in size to a meatball). Once formed, they are deep fried and often stuffed into pita bread and served with tahini.
5. Consisting of many ingredients including shrimp, rice noodles, eggs, and then topped with peanuts, what dish is considered to be the national dish of Thailand?

Answer: Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a stir fry dish that some believe was introduced to Thailand by Chinese traders while others say it was introduced by the Vietnamese. Regardless of who introduced the dish, it is now a popular street food throughout the nation. It is prepared with many ingredients, but commonly consists of rice noodles, eggs, and shrimp.

Other proteins may include crab or chicken. Some versions radishes, bean sprouts, and turnips as a vegetarian option.
6. What national dish of Greece consists of skewered meat marinated and then grilled over an open flame?

Answer: Souvlaki

Souvlaki is a popular street food or fast food that has become a staple dish in Greece. Various meats including pork, chicken, lamb or beef are placed on a skewer sometimes with vegetables, marinated and then grilled. They are typically served with a grilled pita bread and sometimes even placed inside of a pita wrap with a side sauce and garnish. Yum!
7. What rice dish from Spain is usually cooked in a large pan and can be ordered with a variety of different proteins including shrimp, chicken, duck, rabbit or even snails?

Answer: Paella

Paella is traditionally prepared over an open fire using a large pan. There are many varieties of paella including Valencian paella, seafood paella, and mixed paellas consisting of both chicken and seafood. Common spices used in the dish include paprika and saffron which gives the dish a distinct vibrant color. Once finished, there is often a layer of toasted rice at the bottom of the pan called "socarrat" and is eaten as a delicacy.
8. While there are various foods that represent the country of France, what thin pancake is served with a variety of fillings at breakfast, lunch, or dinnertime?

Answer: Crepe

The crepe is a type of pancake made using eggs, flour, and milk. Batter is poured onto a hot plate or frying pan and then spread evenly by tilting the pan or using a spatula. Crepes are often served with fruit or creme fillings for breakfast, but savory ones are served for lunch or dinner. Savory fillings may include eggs, cheese, ham, or other meat products.
9. Which Mexican specialty translates into English meaning "sauce" and often consists of over 20 ingredients?

Answer: Mole

Moles are sauces that are believed to have originated in the Mexican states of Puebla, Oaxaca, and Tlaxcala. Most mole sauces consist of at least twenty ingredients including chili peppers, various spices, and chocolate. Some sources state that there have been moles consisting of over 100 ingredients. One popular mole is the "mole poblano" which is served with a variety of meats including turkey, chicken, or pork. Mole sauces have become very popular in modern times and are jarred and sold commercially.
10. What beet soup is popular in many Eastern European nations but is the national dish of Ukraine?

Answer: Borscht

Borscht is popular in many Eastern European locations including the Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia. It is typically made with beets in a beef stock. Many vegetables are often included in the soup such as cabbage, carrots, and onions. When served, it is usually topped with sour cream or a hard boiled egg.
Source: Author apathy100

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