Famous Spice and Herb Dishes

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Which spice is commonly used in Indian cuisine to make garam masala?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Cardamom

  4. Cinnamon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cumin is a key ingredient in garam masala, a blend of spices used in many Indian dishes.

What is the main herb used in the French dish herbes de Provence?

  1. Rosemary

  2. Thyme

  3. Lavender

  4. Sage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thyme is the dominant herb in herbes de Provence, a mixture of herbs used in Provencal cuisine.

Which herb is used to flavor the Italian dish pesto?

  1. Basil

  2. Oregano

  3. Parsley

  4. Chives


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basil is the primary herb used in pesto, a sauce originating from Genoa, Italy.

What is the spice that gives the Spanish dish paella its distinctive yellow color?

  1. Saffron

  2. Turmeric

  3. Paprika

  4. Cumin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saffron, a costly spice derived from the saffron crocus flower, is responsible for the vibrant yellow hue of paella.

Which herb is commonly used in Mexican cuisine to make guacamole?

  1. Cilantro

  2. Parsley

  3. Mint

  4. Dill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cilantro is a key ingredient in guacamole, a popular Mexican avocado-based dip.

What is the main spice used in the Chinese dish five-spice powder?

  1. Star anise

  2. Cinnamon

  3. Fennel

  4. Cloves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Star anise is a key component of five-spice powder, a blend of spices used in Chinese cuisine.

Which herb is traditionally used to flavor the German dish sauerkraut?

  1. Caraway

  2. Dill

  3. Fennel

  4. Parsley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Caraway seeds are commonly used to flavor sauerkraut, a fermented cabbage dish.

What is the spice that gives the Indian dish curry its characteristic flavor?

  1. Turmeric

  2. Cumin

  3. Coriander

  4. Fenugreek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Turmeric is a key ingredient in curry powder, a blend of spices used in Indian cuisine.

Which herb is commonly used in Italian cuisine to make salsa verde?

  1. Parsley

  2. Basil

  3. Oregano

  4. Rosemary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parsley is the main herb used in salsa verde, a green sauce originating from Italy.

What is the spice that gives the Moroccan dish tagine its distinctive flavor?

  1. Cumin

  2. Paprika

  3. Saffron

  4. Ras el hanout


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ras el hanout, a blend of spices, is commonly used in Moroccan cuisine, including tagine.

Which herb is traditionally used to flavor the French dish ratatouille?

  1. Thyme

  2. Rosemary

  3. Basil

  4. Oregano


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thyme is a key herb used in ratatouille, a Provencal vegetable stew.

What is the spice that gives the Indian dish biryani its distinctive aroma?

  1. Saffron

  2. Cumin

  3. Cardamom

  4. Cinnamon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saffron is commonly used to flavor biryani, a fragrant rice dish from India.

Which herb is traditionally used to flavor the Italian dish pesto alla genovese?

  1. Basil

  2. Oregano

  3. Parsley

  4. Rosemary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basil is the primary herb used in pesto alla genovese, a classic Italian sauce.

What is the spice that gives the Mexican dish mole poblano its rich and complex flavor?

  1. Cumin

  2. Paprika

  3. Saffron

  4. Chiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chiles, particularly ancho and pasilla chiles, are key ingredients in mole poblano, a traditional Mexican sauce.

Which herb is commonly used in Thai cuisine to make tom yum soup?

  1. Lemongrass

  2. Coriander

  3. Galangal

  4. Kaffir lime leaves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lemongrass is a key ingredient in tom yum soup, a popular Thai soup.

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