International Food
Which country is famous for pizza and pasta?
italy
What shape is spaghetti?
Long and thin
Tacos are a traditional food from which country?
mexico
What famous frozen dessert is made from milk, cream, and sugar?
Ice cream
What kitchen tool do you use to boil water for pasta or soup?
A pot
Which Asian country is known for dishes like kimchi and bibimbap?
South Korea
What red sauce made from tomatoes is commonly served with pasta?
Marinara (or tomato sauce)
What is the famous festival of lights celebrated in India called?
Diwali
Which fruit is known as the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
What cooking method involves cooking food in hot oil?
Frying
Couscous, a common dish in North Africa, is made from which grain?
Semolina (or durum wheat)
What ingredient gives green pasta (such as spinach fettuccine) its color?
Spinach
Which holiday involves carving pumpkins and dressing in costumes?
Halloween
What spicy dish from Thailand is known for its mix of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors and often contains rice noodles?
Pad Thai
What is the name for cooking food slowly in liquid, just below boiling point?
Simmering
Sushi is a popular dish that originally comes from which country?
japan
Which pasta is named after “little worms” because of its short, twisted shape?
Rotini (or sometimes “Vermicelli” means ‘little worms,’ though rotini fits the quiz theme better.)
What traditional French dish is made of snails cooked in garlic butter?
Escargot
Which famous Spanish dish is made with rice, saffron, vegetables, and seafood or meat?
Paella
what kitchen technique means cutting food into very small, even cubes?
Dicing
What is the main ingredient in traditional French baguettes?
Wheat flour (or simply “flour”)
What is the name of the flat, ribbon-like pasta used in dishes such as Alfredo?
Fettuccine
What is the traditional South African dish that mixes meat, spices, and dried fruit, baked like a casserole?
Bobotie
What famous Middle Eastern dessert is made from layers of pastry, nuts, and sweet syrup or honey?
Baklava
What is the name of the method where you cook food using steam to keep nutrients and moisture?
Steaming