Food Facts
Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissues?
Protein
This country is famous for their pastas and pizzas.
Italy
What verb means to cook food partially in boiling water and then stop the cooking process quickly in cold water?
Blanch
Why is street food usually cheaper than restaurant food? (Give one reason.)
Lower operating costs / small setup / no rent / simple ingredients
Crème brûlée is a dessert that features a hardened layer of what on top?
Caramelized sugar
Which of the following is not a citrus fruit?
a) Orange
b) Pineapple
c) Lime
d) Lemon
B. Pineapple
This type of tea leaf is commonly found in many Japanese desserts. It is known for its bright green color.
Green Tea Leaf/Matcha
If you want scrambled eggs, you must do this after you crack the egg.
Beat, whisk, whip, or mix.
Pad Thai is commonly sold by street vendors in which country?
Thailand
Gulab Jamun is a sweet dessert commonly eaten during festivals in which country?
India
Why do athletes eat carbohydrates before competitions?
For energy
This popular side dish is often served in Asian restaurants. It is often served with curry. It is also often used to make sushi.
Rice.
What cooking verb means to cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot?
Braise
What cooking method is commonly used for kebabs sold as street food?
Grilling
Baklava is popular in Turkey and which region? .
The middle east
Give one health benefit of olive oil.
Good for heart health / contains healthy fats / rich in antioxidants
In France, they are known as escargot.
Snails
Other then cutting...
You need to do this to a banana.
You sometimes do this to a potato.
You often do this to a carrot.
You may also do this to an apple.
Peel.
Takoyaki is a popular street food made from octopus balls. It comes from which country?
Japan
Matcha-flavoured desserts use powdered green tea from which country?
Japan
Solve this riddle:
This is a type of small fruit
Which is smaller than your hand
Fuzzy outside, green inside
Often comes from New Zealand
What fruit am I?
Kiwi
Why are olives usually soaked in brine before being sold?
To reduce bitterness / preserve them
What cooking term means to lightly cook vegetables in a small amount of oil to soften them without browning?
Sauté
What is the main ingredient in Indian street food called “pani puri”?
Hollow crispy dough balls (puri) filled with spiced water / potatoes / chickpeas
Satay is popular in Malaysia and which nearby country?
Indonesia