Safari Cuisine

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Which of these is a staple ingredient in many traditional African dishes?

  1. Maize

  2. Cassava

  3. Rice

  4. Wheat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maize, also known as corn, is widely cultivated and consumed in Africa, serving as a primary ingredient in dishes like pap, ugali, and nshima.

What is the name of the popular South African dish made from grilled meat?

  1. Biltong

  2. Boerewors

  3. Braai

  4. Potjiekos


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Braai, also known as barbecue, is a South African tradition where various meats are grilled over an open fire, often accompanied by traditional sides.

Which African country is renowned for its spicy and flavorful stews?

  1. Ethiopia

  2. Kenya

  3. Nigeria

  4. Tanzania


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethiopia is famous for its diverse and flavorful stews, often featuring a blend of spices, vegetables, and meat, served with injera, a spongy flatbread.

What is the name of the traditional Kenyan dish made from cornmeal and vegetables?

  1. Ugali

  2. Sukuma Wiki

  3. Nyama Choma

  4. Mandazi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ugali is a staple food in Kenya, prepared from cornmeal and water, often served with stews, vegetables, or meat.

Which African country is known for its aromatic and flavorful tagines?

  1. Algeria

  2. Egypt

  3. Morocco

  4. Tunisia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Morocco is renowned for its tagines, a traditional stew prepared in a conical clay pot, combining meat, vegetables, and spices.

What is the name of the popular Tanzanian dish made from grilled goat meat?

  1. Nyama Choma

  2. Pilau

  3. Chipsi Mayai

  4. Mshikaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyama Choma is a Tanzanian delicacy consisting of grilled goat meat, often served with a variety of accompaniments like kachumbari, a fresh tomato and onion salad.

Which African country is famous for its suya, a spicy grilled meat dish?

  1. Ghana

  2. Nigeria

  3. Senegal

  4. South Africa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nigeria is known for its suya, a flavorful grilled meat dish prepared with a blend of spices, often served with onions, tomatoes, and a side of kuli-kuli, a peanut-based snack.

What is the name of the traditional South African dessert made from milk, sugar, and eggs?

  1. Malva Pudding

  2. Koeksisters

  3. Melktert

  4. Amarula Cream


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Melktert is a classic South African dessert, consisting of a creamy milk custard filling baked in a sweet pastry crust.

Which African country is renowned for its flavorful chakalaka, a spicy relish?

  1. Botswana

  2. Kenya

  3. South Africa

  4. Zimbabwe


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

South Africa is famous for its chakalaka, a spicy relish made from a combination of vegetables, spices, and often meat, often served as a condiment or side dish.

What is the name of the popular Ethiopian flatbread served with stews and curries?

  1. Injera

  2. Naan

  3. Roti

  4. Tortilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Injera is a spongy, slightly sour flatbread made from teff flour, a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, often used to scoop up stews and curries.

Which African country is known for its aromatic and flavorful pilau, a rice dish?

  1. Kenya

  2. Nigeria

  3. Senegal

  4. Tanzania


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tanzania is famous for its pilau, a fragrant rice dish cooked with spices, vegetables, and often meat, often served on special occasions.

What is the name of the traditional Kenyan dish made from fried dough and often served with beans or stew?

  1. Mandazi

  2. Chapati

  3. Samosa

  4. Vitumbua


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mandazi is a popular Kenyan snack or breakfast food, consisting of fried dough, often served with beans, stew, or tea.

Which African country is renowned for its flavorful and spicy peri-peri sauce?

  1. Angola

  2. Mozambique

  3. Namibia

  4. South Africa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mozambique is known for its peri-peri sauce, a spicy condiment made from chili peppers, often used to marinate and flavor chicken and other dishes.

What is the name of the traditional South African sausage made from beef or pork?

  1. Boerewors

  2. Biltong

  3. Droƫwors

  4. Sosatie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boerewors is a popular South African sausage made from beef or pork, often grilled and served with pap, chakalaka, and other accompaniments.

Which African country is famous for its aromatic and flavorful chermoula, a marinade and sauce?

  1. Algeria

  2. Egypt

  3. Morocco

  4. Tunisia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Morocco is renowned for its chermoula, a flavorful marinade and sauce made from a blend of herbs, spices, and olive oil, often used to enhance the taste of grilled meats and fish.

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