Answers to Quiz- 36

1. Discovered in China, but widely known by its Japanese name, name this high- protein, low-fat food that is popularly called ‘The Cheese of Asia’

Tofu

2. Name the most influential restaurant rating system in Europe.

Michelin Rating

3. What in 2001 was hailed as ‘true British national dish’ by the then foreign secretary, Robin Cook?

Chicken Tikka Masala

4. Tempura is deep fried vegetable or sea food commonly eaten in Japan. Who introduced Tempura in Japan in the mid 16^th Century?

The Portuguese

5. What Italian word is used to denote a person who has acquired expertise in the preparation of espresso coffee?

Barista

6. Name the Swiss entrepreneur who in 1882 invented the instant soup.

Julius Maggi

7. In 2007 Bhut Jolokia was certified as the world’s hottest chili displacing the Red Savina. Where is Bhut Jolokia grown?

North-East India

8. What word describes a cheese lover?

Turophiliac

9. Name the Italian food and wine journalist who founded the Slow Food movement in 1986 to preserve the local culinary traditions

Carlo Petrini

10. Name the highest form of Japanese culinary tradition that uses only fresh and local ingredients and makes food into an art form by balancing its taste, texture, appearance, and colours

Kaiseki