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Global Cuisine
1. Which country is famous for inventing pizza?
2. Which country is famous for maple syrup?
3. What is the name of the highly prized caramelized rice crust at the bottom of a paella pan?
4. Why were female pigs historically used to hunt for truffles?
5. In the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, how many rounds of coffee are typically served to guests?
6. What specific impurity was discovered to be necessary for the formation of 'eyes' in Swiss cheese?
7. Beef Wellington is named after a British military leader who defeated which famous French emperor?
8. The name 'Churro' is believed to be derived from which of the following?
9. What amino acid was identified by Kikunae Ikeda as the source of the 'Umami' taste?
10. The name 'Hamburger' is derived from which German city?
11. Which famous London department store claims to have invented the Scotch Egg in 1738?
12. What unique cooking property is Halloumi cheese most famous for?
13. The traditional Japanese 'rule of five' for bento boxes refers to what two categories?
14. To be legally considered a Black Forest Cake in Germany, what specific ingredient must it contain?
15. The Swedish term 'Fika' is an anagram of the old word for which beverage?
16. Which ingredient in a Pizza Margherita represents the white section of the Italian flag?
17. Adding what specific ingredient turns a Croque Monsieur into a Croque Madame?
18. What is the primary functional purpose of the conical shape of a Tajine lid?
19. What ingredient is added to the Vietnamese version of the baguette to make it lighter and crispier?
20. What internal component of a corn kernel is responsible for it 'popping' when heated?