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Question 1

What is chutney?

Answer 1

A condiment or spread made from chopped fruit cooked with vinegar, spices and sometimes sugar, that can be served fresh or preserved.

Question 2

What is jicama?

Answer 2

A root vegetable with thick, brown skin and white flesh, it tastes similar to an apple but not as sweet.

Question 3

What is huacaina?

Answer 3

A traditional Peruvian cheese sauce, made by blending aji peppers, queso fresco, and onions.

Question 4

What is allium?

Answer 4

A genus of bulbous herbs (as an onion, garlic, or leek).

Question 5

What is tahini?

Answer 5

A Middle Eastern paste or sauce made from ground sesame seeds.

Question 6

What is salsa macha?

Answer 6

A rich chile oil from Veracruz, Mexico, made from variations of dried chiles, garlic, nuts and seeds fried in oil and finely chopped.

Question 7

What is tamarind?

Answer 7

Often described as a cross between lemon, apricot, and dates, or a tangy lemon or lime balanced by sweet caramel notes.

Question 8

What is coriander?

Answer 8

Coriander is the name for the dried seeds of cilantro.

Question 9

What is tzatziki?

Answer 9

A yogurt-based sauce also known as cacik or tarator, is a class of dip, soup, or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeastern Europe and West Asia.

Question 10

What is nduja?

Answer 10

A spicy, spreadable pork sausage from the Calabria region of Italy.

Question 11

What is fennel pollen?

Answer 11

A powerfully condensed spice with flavors of licorice, citrus and sweetness.

Question 12

What is burrata?

Answer 12

An Italian cow’s milk cheese made from mozzarella and cream.

Question 13

What is lime nam-jim?

Answer 13

Thai sauce made with fish sauce, lime juice and/or tamarind, sugar, dried chilies, toasted rice powder and fresh herbs.

Question 14

What is chow chow?

Answer 14

Typically made with just chopped bell peppers, green tomatoes, sweet onions, and cabbage.

Question 15

What is squid ink lo mein?

Answer 15

The flavor of squid ink is close to the flavor of fresh sea fish with some umami hints.

Question 16

What is tagliatelle?

Answer 16

Individual pieces of tagliatelle are long, flat ribbons that are similar in shape to fettuccine.

Question 17

What is pecorino?

Answer 17

A hard, salty Italian cheese made from sheep’s milk.

Question 18

What is gnocchi?

Answer 18

A varied family of dumplings in Italian cuisine. They are made of small lumps of dough, such as those composed of a simple combination of wheat flour, egg, and salt.

Question 19

What is bolongnese?

Answer 19

A meat-based sauce in Italian cuisine.

Question 20

What is mignonette?

Answer 20

A condiment made with minced shallots, cracked pepper, and vinegar traditionally served with raw oysters.

Question 21

What is brown butter?

Answer 21

Melted butter with a nutty and bold flavor brought on by gently cooking it on the stove.

Question 22

What is ponzu?

Answer 22

A Japanese sauce that’s tart, salty, and citrusy.

Question 23

What is soyu?

Answer 23

A Japanese style soy sauce that is made from fermented soybeans, wheat, salt and water.

Question 24

What is eche de tigre?

Answer 24

The Peruvian term for the citrus-based marinade that cures the seafood in a ceviche.

Question 25

What is yucca?

Answer 25

A root vegetable that is high in carbohydrates and vitamins and has an earthy, nutty flavor.

Question 26

What is Chinese black bean?

Answer 26

Made from soybeans fermented in salt.

Question 27

What are gaufrettes?

Answer 27

Potatoes cut into a waffle shape.

Question 28

What is dashi?

Answer 28

A broth made with kombu (dried kelp), and bonito fish flakes.

Question 29

What is a la talla?

Answer 29

A classic adobo, a spiced and saucy marinade.

Question 30

What is ciopollini?

Answer 30

A type of small, somewhat flattened onion that has a thin skin and a sweet taste.

Question 31

What are chicarrones?

Answer 31

A dish generally consisting of fried pork belly or fried pork rinds.

Question 32

What are arayes?

Answer 32

A pita or flatbread that’s stuffed with raw seasoned meat kofta filling then pan fried, grilled or baked until crisp.

Question 33

What is seven spice?

Answer 33

A Lebanese spice mix containing turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, ground coriander, black pepper, cayenne, and cumin.

Question 34

What is shwarma?

Answer 34

Consisting of meat that is cut into thin slices, stacked in an inverted cone, and roasted on a slow-turning vertical spit.

Question 35

What is tabouli?

Answer 35

A Levantine salad made mostly of finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion, soaked uncooked bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and sweet pepper.

Question 36

What is hominy?

Answer 36

Comes from yellow or white maize, also known as field corn. Dried hominy kernels are soaked in an alkali solution of lye or slaked lime.

Question 37

What is salsa criolla?

Answer 37

A type of sauce or relish found in Latin American cuisine, composed of finely chopped sliced onions, vinegar, tomatoes, garlic, chili peppers, bell peppers, olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.

Question 38

What is mayacoba?

Answer 38

A cross between Peruvian and Mexican yellow beans.

Question 39

What is polenta?

Answer 39

An Italian dish of boiled cornmeal.

Question 40

What is akaushi?

Answer 40

A specific Wagyu beef cattle breed, separate and distinct from other Japanese cattle breeds.

Question 41

What is rye spaetzle?

Answer 41

A dumpling made with caraway seeds and rye flour.

Question 42

What is bordelaise?

Answer 42

Classic French sauce named after the Bordeaux region of France - made with dry red wine, bone marrow, butter, shallots and sauce demi-glace.