Guess the Food
Made from fermented soybeans, this salty paste is a foundational ingredient in traditional Japanese soups.
What is Miso?
During Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, this large poultry bird is traditionally roasted as the central main dish.
What is Turkey?
Home to dishes like tacos, guacamole, and mole, this country’s traditional cuisine was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010.
What is Mexico?
People who follow this type of diet choose not to eat meat, poultry, or seafood.
What is a vegetarian diet?
In Japan and Korea, it is considered rude to leave these eating utensils standing upright in a bowl of rice.
What are Chopsticks?
Originating in Vietnam, this fragrant noodle soup consists of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, typically beef or chicken.
What is Pho?
On the night before Christmas in Italy and among Italian-Americans, the "Feast of the Seven" features seven different dishes made from this group of ingredients.
What is Fish?
Known as the birthplace of pizza, pasta, and gelato, this European nation emphasizes simple, high-quality regional ingredients.
What is Italy?
Practicing Hindus traditionally avoid eating this specific type of meat because the animal is considered sacred in Hinduism.
What is Beef?
In many Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African cultures, it is customary to eat using only this hand.
What is the Right Hand?
his Korean staple is made of salted and fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and radishes, seasoned with chili powder, garlic, and ginger.
What is Kimchi?
During the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, these crisp potato pancakes are traditionally fried in oil to symbolize the temple oil miracle.
What is Latkes?
This Southeast Asian nation is famed for vibrant street food dishes like Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, and green curry.
What is Thailand?
Food prepared in accordance with Islamic dietary laws is known by this Arabic term, meaning "permissible."
What is Halal?
TRUE OR FALSE
In China, leaving a small amount of food on your plate at the end of a meal signals to your host that they provided more than enough food and were a generous host.
TRUE
Originating in Valencia, Spain, this famous rice dish is traditionally cooked over an open fire and features saffron, vegetables, and meats or seafood.
What is Paella?
During the Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival) in East Asia, people exchange and eat these rich pastries filled with lotus seed paste or sweet red bean paste, often containing a salted duck egg yolk.
What are Mooncakes?
This South American nation is famous for its churrasco (barbecue) tradition and national dish feijoada, a rich black bean and pork stew.
What is Brazil?
This term describes food that conforms to the Jewish dietary regulations outlined in Leviticus and Deuteronomy.
What is Kosher?
In Japan, making this noise while eating hot noodles like ramen or soba is actually considered a sign of appreciation and helps cool the food down.
What is Slurping?
Made by curing raw fish in fresh citrus juices—most commonly lime or lemon—this refreshing seafood dish originated in Peru.
What is Ceviche?
During the Jewish festival of Passover, this unleavened flatbread is eaten to commemorate the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt before their bread could rise.
What is Matzo?
This African nation is world-famous for its aromatic tagines, couscous, and mint tea, served as a sign of hospitality.
What is Morocco?
In Islamic law, foods or actions that are strictly prohibited or forbidden are referred to by this Arabic term, which is the opposite of Halal.
What is Haram?
In traditional French and European dining, it is considered polite to keep both of these resting on top of the table near your plate throughout the meal, rather than hiding them in your lap.