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1 What is the traditional Welsh dish of Laverbread primarily made from?
A Seaweed. Cooks prepare this dish using laver seaweed, a type of algae from the Welsh coast. They hand-gather and wash the seaweed, then simmer it until it turns into a soft, green purée.
2 What is the name of the apple-based liqueur from Normandy?
A Calvados. Distillers create this spirit by distilling cider from a blend of sweet and bitter apples and then ageing the liquid in oak barrels.
3 Which type of pastry do cooks traditionally use to make a jam roly-poly?
A Suet pastry. Suet is a type of fat, typically from beef or lamb, that gives the pastry a soft, spongy texture.
4 Which dish contains offal and oatmeal, and is traditionally boiled in a bag made from the stomach of an animal?
A Haggis. Cooks prepare this dish by blending offal (heart, liver, and lungs) with oatmeal, suet, onions, and spices, traditionally simmering the mixture inside a sheep’s stomach.
5 What is the only cereal commonly grown in standing water?
A Rice. While farmers can grow some rice strains on dry land, they most commonly flood the fields where they plant the crop.
6 What is the main ingredient of taramasalata?
A Salted and cured fish roe, usually cod, but sometimes carp or grey mullet.
7 What do master brewers use to produce Japanese “sake”?
A Rice. Brewers specifically choose “sake rice,” a variety that boasts larger, softer grains and a higher starch content than standard table rice.
8 Which stew or soup from the American Deep South uses okra as a thickener?
A Gumbo. Gumbo anchors Louisiana Creole and Cajun cuisine. The dish earns its reputation through a rich, flavourful broth and the unique thickening power of okra. The name “gumbo” itself derives from the West African word for okra.
9 Which meat do people eat most across the world?
A Pork accounts for 36% of total meat consumption. Poultry claims 33%, beef represents 24%, and goats or sheep make up the final 5%.
10 Which ingredient makes up the bulk of sauerkraut?
A Cabbage (shredded). Salt plays a crucial role by initiating and maintaining the fermentation process.