Food & Drink Trivia Questions
- What is the literal translation of the Japanese word 'Sushi'?
- What is the main chemical that makes coffee stimulating?
- What is the main flavor of the liqueur known as Frangelico?
- What is the main ingredient in hummus?
- What is the main ingredient in the dessert 'Panna Cotta'?
- What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese Miso paste?
- In modern Greek moussaka, which vegetable typically alternates with layers of minced meat beneath the béchamel topping?
- What is the main ingredient of the dish 'Couscous'?
- What is the main ingredient of the Levantine version of the dish 'Falafel'?
- What is the main ingredient of the Thai dish Som Tum?
- What is the main ingredient of the traditional Greek dip, Tzatziki?
- What is the main protein found in wheat which provides elasticity to dough?
- What is the main protein source in the dish 'Seitan'?
- What is the main spirit used in a Caipirinha, the national cocktail of Brazil?
- What is the most common main ingredient used in the traditional Korean side dish known as baechu-kimchi?
- What is the most consumed beverage in the world, after water?
- What is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?
- What is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the world?
- What is the most widely consumed category of beer in the world, typically fermented at low temperatures?
- What is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world?
- What is the most widely grown variety of coffee bean, known for its high quality and smooth flavor?
- What is the name for the bitter, white, spongy layer found between the outer skin and the fruit segments of a citrus fruit?
- What is the name for the small, round, fried balls of ground chickpeas or fava beans common in Middle Eastern cuisine?
- What is the name of the blue-veined sheep's milk cheese produced in the caves of southern France?
- What is the name of the clear, distilled Korean spirit traditionally made from rice?
- What is the name of the coffee preparation method where hot water is pushed through finely-ground beans under high pressure?
- What is the name of the cooking technique that involves browning meat in fat and then simmering it slowly in a small amount of liquid?
- What is the name of the cured, spicy Italian-American pork sausage often found on pizza?
- What is the name of the fifth basic taste, discovered by Kikunae Ikeda, which means 'pleasant savory taste'?
- What is the name of the French culinary technique where vegetables are cut into long, thin strips?
- What is the name of the French dish consisting of snails cooked in garlic butter?
- What is the name of the Greek dip made from strained yogurt, cucumbers, and garlic?
- What is the name of the Greek dish made of layers of eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce?
- What is the name of the Greek liquor that has a strong anise (licorice) flavor?
- What is the name of the Greek phyllo pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese?
- What is the name of the Hawaiian dish made of diced raw fish, usually tuna?
- What is the name of the Indian clay oven used to bake bread and cook meat?
- What is the name of the Indonesian coffee that is 'processed' by a civet cat?
- What is the name of the Indonesian dish consisting of fried rice with meat and vegetables?
- What is the name of the Italian dessert made by simmering cream, sugar, and vanilla, then thickening with gelatin?
- What is the name of the Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency?
- What is the name of the Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour?
- What is the name of the Korean dish consisting of rice, vegetables, meat, and a fried egg, often served in a hot stone bowl?
- What is the name of the light, airy French confection made primarily from whipped egg whites and sugar, often baked until crisp?
- What is the name of the long, thin French loaf of bread?
- What is the name of the Middle Eastern spice blend that typically includes sumac, thyme, and sesame seeds?
- What is the name of the Moroccan clay pot with a conical lid used for slow-cooking stews?
- What is the name of the popular Mexican street food made of grilled corn on the cob coated in mayo, chili, and cheese?
- What is the name of the process where sugar is heated until it breaks down and turns brown?
- What is the name of the puffed, fried bread often served with Chana Masala in North India?