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Quiz about Traditional Russian Cooking
Quiz about Traditional Russian Cooking

Traditional Russian Cooking Trivia Quiz


Ten questions about one of the classic cuisines of the world famous for its simple and fresh ingredients. Many of the dishes remained unchanged for centuries and are rooted in peasant tradition. Enjoy and bon appetit!

A multiple-choice quiz by mgeigert. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mgeigert
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
130,176
Updated
Feb 21 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1593
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 95 (8/10), Guest 152 (6/10), Guest 91 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the classic Ukrainian soup with beetroot as its main ingredient? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of little pies filled with meat that are eaten alongside soup? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the Russian name for pancakes? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of a famous Russian salad in fact created by a French chef? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of the following popular recipe: deep fried chicken breasts filled with garlic butter? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the name of a Russian festive dish in which a layer of salmon and eggs sits on a bed of rice, all encased in crisp puff pastry? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is a name of Russian porridge? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of a traditional Easter Bread in Russia? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of Russian buttermilk? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of a well-known Russian dish of beef and onions cooked with cream? Hint



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1. What is the classic Ukrainian soup with beetroot as its main ingredient?

Answer: Borscht

One of the main ingredients of the traditional recipe is the beetroot kvas, fermented beetroot juice that adds an intense colour and a slight tartness to the soup.(May also be spelled as 'borscht')This soup is traditional for Ukrainian cuisine.
2. What is the name of little pies filled with meat that are eaten alongside soup?

Answer: Pirozhki

While meat is the most popular choice of filling for this dish there are lots of other fillings that are used. Among those are apples, cottage cheese, cabbage, potatoes, fish...
3. What is the Russian name for pancakes?

Answer: Blini

Blinis were traditionally eaten during the meatless week before Lent with both sweet and savoury toppings ; soured cream and caviar is the most famous.
4. What is the name of a famous Russian salad in fact created by a French chef?

Answer: Olivier Salad

The French chef Olivier opened his restaurant Hermitage in Moscow in 1880s. The restaurant became one of the most famous in the city and served many innovative dishes including the Olivier salad.
5. What is the name of the following popular recipe: deep fried chicken breasts filled with garlic butter?

Answer: Chicken Kiev

This popular recipe is in fact a modern Russian invention. It is served garnished with wedges of lemon and potato wedges.
6. What is the name of a Russian festive dish in which a layer of salmon and eggs sits on a bed of rice, all encased in crisp puff pastry?

Answer: Kulebyaka

In order to add more taste rice for kulebyaka is cooked with lots of dill. It is said to be one of the favourite dishes of the famous Russian poet Pushkin.
7. What is a name of Russian porridge?

Answer: Kasha

Kasha is a type of Russian porridge made from a variety of grains including wheat, barley, millet and oats. The most popular is buckwheat served as a garnish or on its own.
8. What is the name of a traditional Easter Bread in Russia?

Answer: Kulich

Kulich is served only on Easter, often instead of bread and is accompanied by sweet cream cheese.
9. What is the name of Russian buttermilk?

Answer: Kefir

Kefir came to Russia from the Tartar cuisine and can be made out of various sorts of milk , including horse milk.
10. What is the name of a well-known Russian dish of beef and onions cooked with cream?

Answer: Beef Stroganov

19th century's Alexander Stroganov gave his name to this dish and it became his signature dish when entertaining at his home in Odessa. It is usually served with finely cut potato chips.
Source: Author mgeigert

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