June 8, 2025

World cuisines: Test your knowledge on global flavors

Questions

  1. Which country is famous for its traditional dish, sushi?
  2. What is the main ingredient in the Mexican dish guacamole?
  3. Pad Thai is a popular noodle dish originating from which country?
  4. Which spice is primarily used in Indian curry recipes and is known for its bright yellow color?
  5. In which country did the culinary technique of fermenting cabbage to make sauerkraut originate?
  6. Which Italian cheese, often used in pizza and pasta, is known for its stretchy texture when melted?
  7. What is the traditional French dish made of beef stewed with vegetables and red wine called?
  8. Which Middle Eastern bread is flat, unleavened, and often used to scoop up dips like hummus?
  9. The dish “Peking Duck” is a specialty from which Chinese city?
  10. Which South Korean fermented side dish is made from vegetables and is a staple in Korean cuisine?

Answers:

  1. Japan
  2. Avocado
  3. Thailand
  4. Turmeric
  5. Germany
  6. Mozzarella
  7. Beef Bourguignon
  8. Pita bread
  9. Beijing
  10. Kimchi