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Practice Quizzes

1
Naan, the traditional Indian flatbread, is usually leavened with
A)yogurt.
B)sourdough starter.
C)yeast.
D)egg whites.
2
A ____ is a rounded, clay, charcoal-burning oven.
A)tandoor
B)chapatti
C)dal
D)chimenea
3
____ is a flavoring blend made by mixing and grinding whole seeds, pods, and buds.
A)Paprika
B)Chutney
C)Daikon
D)Garam masala
4
Chutney is
A)a purée of legumes.
B)a dish of vegetables, legumes, and sometimes meat in hot highly spiced sauces.
C)a thick, sweet and salty paste made of fermented soy, chiles, vinegar, and garlic.
D)a zesty condiment made from fruit, sugar, spices, and vinegars.
5
Which of the following statements incorrectly characterizes a difference between South Indian cooking from North Indian cooking?
A)South Indian cooking has more vegetarian dishes than North Indian cooking.
B)South Indian desserts are sweetened dairy foods; North Indian desserts are fruit based.
C)Rice is the staple grain in the south. Bread is more often found in the north.
D)South Indian dishes tend to be spicier than North Indian dishes.
6
____ cooking is known for its hot, peppery dishes.
A)Shandon
B)Szechuan
C)Beijing
D)Hunam
7
____ and long-grain rice are the mainstays of Chinese cooking.
A)Poultry
B)Vegetables
C)Beef
D)Seafood
8
Hoisin is
A)a purée of legumes.
B)a dish of vegetables, legumes, and sometimes meat in hot highly spiced sauces.
C)a thick, sweet and salty paste made of fermented soy, chiles, vinegar, and garlic.
D)a zesty condiment made from fruit, sugar, spices, and vinegars.
9
Nori is
A)vinegar-dressed rice.
B)made by preserving vegetables by fermentation.
C)a soy sauce unique to Indonesia.
D)a seaweed wrapper.
10
Thai cuisine is centered around the idea of balancing ___ flavors.
A)five
B)four
C)three
D)two
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