Fruit and Vegetables
This fruit is known as the "King of Fruits" and is famous for its spiky exterior and strong smell
What is durian?
This country is famous for sushi, tempura, and ramen.
What is Japan?
The process of cooking food by submerging it in boiling water is called this.
What is boiling?
Spaghetti Bolognese is traditionally associated with this country.
What is Italy?
This mineral, found in table salt, is essential for regulating fluid balance in the body.
What is sodium?
This vegetable is often mistaken for a tree due to its branching appearance and green florets.
What is broccoli?
Tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole are staples of this country's cuisine.
What is Mexico?
Cooking meat slowly at a low temperature in liquid is known as this.
What is braising?
Pad Thai is a beloved dish originating from this country.
What is Thailand?
The Maillard reaction is responsible for this delicious process that browns food when cooked
What is caramelization?
This fruit is a hybrid between a pomelo and an orange and comes in varieties like Ruby Red and White.
What is grapefruit?
This country is known for dishes like moussaka, gyro, and spanakopita.
What is Greece?
This French term refers to the technique of lightly browning food in fat or oil before further cooking.
What is sautéing?
This dish is made of raw fish and rice, often wrapped in seaweed.
What is sushi?
Lactose intolerance occurs when the body lacks this enzyme.
What is lactase?
This vegetable is a staple in borscht, a traditional Eastern European soup.
What is beetroot?
Pho and banh mi are iconic dishes from this Southeast Asian country.
What is Vietnam?
This technique involves cooking food under high heat in an oven, often to achieve a crispy texture
What is roasting?
This Indian dish, made with lentils or split peas, is often served with rice or naan.
What is dal?
This gas is used to carbonate soft drinks and sparkling water.
What is carbon dioxide?
Technically classified as berries, these fruits are often mistaken for vegetables in dishes like salads and salsa.
What are tomatoes?
This European country is known for its fondue, raclette, and chocolate.
What is Switzerland?
This method, popular in molecular gastronomy, uses precise temperature control to cook food in a vacuum-sealed bag.
What is sous vide?
Paella, a rice dish with seafood, chicken, or vegetables, comes from this Spanish region.
What is Valencia?
The process of turning liquid oil into solid fat by adding hydrogen is called this.
What is hydrogenation?