Food & Drink 2 - Answers

Published: Sunday 5th September 2010
  1. Which type of pasta has a name that means "little worms"? Vermicelli.
  2. Which vegetables can be cooked "parmentier" style? Potatoes.
  3. What is beef fillet cooked in puff pastry called? Beef Wellington.
  4. What is the Italian term for "starter"? Antipasto.
  5. What is the name given to the white of an egg? Albumen.
  6. Which soup derives its name from the Tamil meaning "Peppery Water"? Mulligatawny.
  7. Filbert and Brazil are types of what? Nuts.
  8. What is a Bouquet Garni? A mixture of herbs.
  9. What is the main meat ingredient in faggots? [Pig's] Liver.
  10. What is a Smorgasbord? A Scandinavian buffet.
  11. Which salad was named after a New York hotel? Waldorf Salad.
  12. What type of food is Port Salut? Cheese.
  13. Which meat is used in Glamorgan sausages? None. They're vegetarian.
  14. Which vegetable comes in Jerusalem and Globe varieties? Artichokes.
  15. Originating in colonial India, what is the breakfast dish of hard boiled eggs and flaked fish called? Kedgeree.
  16. In Indian cookery what is ghee? Clarified Butter.
  17. Which ingredient is included if a dish is cooked "Florentine"? Spinach.
  18. What is Pumpernickel? German Black bread.
  19. What type of food is Basmati? Rice.
  20. "Tennis Ball", "Tom Thumb" and "Winter Density" are varieties of which vegetable? Lettuce.

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