Food & Drink pub quiz questions

1. Rooibos tea, naturally caffeine-free, originates from which country?

   South Africa

2. Which cured Italian ham from a specific region is dry-cured and sliced very thin?

   Prosciutto di Parma

3. Which Korean dish is made from fermented, spiced cabbage?

   Kimchi

4. Which fruit is botanically a berry, despite bananas and tomatoes also qualifying, and grows on a vine producing wine?

   Grape

5. Which chef ran the restaurant elBulli in Spain, famous for molecular gastronomy?

   Ferran Adrià

6. What kitchen tool with a perforated bowl is used to drain pasta?

   Colander

7. Which Korean dish of fermented, spiced cabbage is a national staple?

   Kimchi

8. Which celebrity chef is associated with the TV programmes 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Kitchen Nightmares' and holds multiple Michelin stars?

   Gordon Ramsay

9. Which spice is derived from the dried aril surrounding the nutmeg seed?

   Mace

10. Which Dessert Was Created In Honour Of A Famous Ballet Dancer?

    Pavlova

11. Which Seed Is The Basic Ingredient For Tahina Paste ?

    Sesame

12. Which herb is traditionally paired with lamb in British cooking and makes a classic jelly?

    Mint

13. According To Some, 'Dutch Courage' In Battle Came From The Over Consumption Of What ?

    Gin

14. What does the French word "biscuit" mean?

    Twice cooked

15. The Moroccan steamed semolina dish served with stew, the same word as the grain, is called what?

    Couscous

16. Which English city is famous for a style of curry house cuisine and the 'balti'?

    Birmingham

17. Which Italian cheese is the traditional topping grated over pasta, with a name meaning 'from Parma'?

    Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano)

18. The dish 'haggis' is the national dish of which country?

    Scotland

19. Which Italian dish consists of thin slices of raw beef served as a starter?

    Carpaccio

20. Which grape variety, dominant in Argentina, is known for deep-coloured red wines?

    Malbec

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