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Free food and drink pub quiz questions and answers.
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Food and drink quiz round
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01Food & drink · EasyWhich spirit is used in a classic negroni?Show answer+
A negroni combines equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari.
02Food & drink · MediumWhat type of pastry is used to make profiteroles?Show answer+
Steam makes choux pastry rise and creates its hollow centre.
03Food & drink · EasyHalloumi cheese traditionally comes from which island?Show answer+
Halloumi has been made in Cyprus for centuries.
04Food & drink · MediumWhat gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavour?Show answer+
Bergamot is a fragrant citrus fruit grown mainly in southern Italy.
05Food & drink · EasyWhat is the main ingredient in hummus?Show answer+
Hummus blends chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice and garlic.
06Food & drink · EasyWhich fruit is the main ingredient in guacamole?Show answer+
Guacamole originated in Mexico and is based on mashed avocado.
07Food & drink · EasyWhich nut is the main ingredient in marzipan?Show answer+
Marzipan is traditionally made from ground almonds and sugar.
08Food & drink · EasyTofu is traditionally made from which bean?Show answer+
Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds.
09Food & drink · MediumPaella originated in which Spanish region?Show answer+
Paella developed in the Valencia region on Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
10Food & drink · EasyWhat coffee drink is made by adding hot water to espresso?Show answer+
An Americano combines espresso with hot water.
11Food & drink · EasyWhich herb gives classic pesto its green colour?Show answer+
Pesto alla Genovese traditionally combines basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese and olive oil.
12Food & drink · EasyWhich vegetable is mixed with yoghurt in tzatziki?Show answer+
Tzatziki is usually made with strained yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and herbs.
13Food & drink · EasyTequila is produced from which plant?Show answer+
Tequila must be made from blue agave in authorised regions of Mexico.
14Food & drink · EasyWhich rice variety is commonly used for risotto?Show answer+
Arborio’s starch helps give risotto its creamy texture.
15Food & drink · EasyWhich part of an egg is whipped to make a basic meringue?Show answer+
Egg whites trap air when whipped and are stabilised with sugar.
16Food & drink · MediumUmami is one of how many generally recognised basic tastes?Show answer+
The five basic tastes are sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami.
17Food & drink · EasyNaan bread is traditionally cooked in what kind of oven?Show answer+
Naan is pressed against the hot inner wall of a clay tandoor.
18Food & drink · MediumMiso is most commonly made by fermenting which ingredient?Show answer+
Miso usually combines soybeans with salt and koji culture.
19Food & drink · EasyWhat forms the brittle top layer of a crème brûlée?Show answer+
Sugar is heated until it forms a thin, glassy crust over the custard.
20Food & drink · EasyGazpacho is traditionally served at what temperature?Show answer+
Gazpacho is a chilled soup associated with Andalusia in southern Spain.
21Food & drink · EasyWhich cooking method is used to make tempura?Show answer+
Tempura uses a light batter that is fried until crisp.
22Food & drink · MediumTraditional buffalo mozzarella is made from the milk of which animal?Show answer+
Mozzarella di bufala is made from Italian Mediterranean buffalo milk.
23Food & drink · EasyWhich herb is muddled into a classic mojito?Show answer+
A mojito combines rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda water.
24Food & drink · EasyKimchi is most closely associated with which country?Show answer+
Kimchi is a Korean tradition of fermenting seasoned vegetables.
25Food & drink · MediumWhich coffee bean type usually contains more caffeine?Show answer+
Robusta beans generally contain nearly twice as much caffeine as Arabica beans.