Israeli couscous - Quiz
  • 1. What is the Hebrew name for ptitim?
A) Ben-Gurion rice
B) Israeli couscous
C) Pṯīṯ
D) Pṯīṯīm
  • 2. In what year was ptitim created?
A) 1960
B) 1953
C) 1950
D) 1948
  • 3. Who was asked to create a wheat-based substitute for rice in Israel?
A) The founder of Osem
B) Eugen Proper
C) A German Jew
D) David Ben-Gurion
  • 4. What company developed ptitim?
A) Proper Foods
B) Osem
C) Israeli Grains
D) Ben-Gurion Foods
  • 5. What is the primary ingredient in ptitim?
A) Bulgur
B) Semolina
C) Hard wheat flour
D) Rice
  • 6. What is the original shape of ptitim?
A) Rice-shaped
B) Heart-shaped
C) Star-shaped
D) Ball-shaped
  • 7. What is another name for ptitim that hints at its origin?
A) Hard wheat pasta
B) Ben-Gurion rice
C) Toasted grain pasta
D) Israeli couscous
  • 8. How is ptitim typically prepared?
A) Hand-rolled and toasted
B) Rolled and baked
C) Rolled and boiled
D) Extruded and toasted
  • 9. What is a common way children in Israel eat ptitim?
A) With cheese
B) Plain or mixed with fried onion and tomato paste
C) With chocolate sauce
D) With ketchup
  • 10. What are some shapes in which ptitim is now produced?
A) Circle and oval
B) Ring, star, and heart
C) Square and triangle
D) Rectangle and diamond
  • 11. What type of flour is used in some health-conscious ptitim varieties?
A) Rice and corn
B) Whole wheat and spelt
C) Semolina and barley
D) Durum and bulgur
  • 12. What American chef is known for ptitim-based gourmet dishes?
A) Gordon Ramsay
B) Julia Child
C) Anthony Bourdain
D) Charlie Trotter
  • 13. What is a common preparation method for ptitim?
A) Boiled with milk
B) Steamed with vegetables
C) Sautéed with onions or garlic
D) Fried with sugar
  • 14. What is ptitim similar to in European cuisine?
A) Spanish paella
B) French quinoa
C) German farfel
D) Italian pasta
  • 15. What is a similar product to ptitim from Sardinia?
A) Barley
B) Fregula
C) Pasta
D) Rice
  • 16. How is ptitim different from pastina products like acini di pepe?
A) Ptitim is not extruded
B) Ptitim grains are pre-baked/toasted
C) Ptitim is hand-rolled
D) Ptitim is made from rice
  • 17. What is moghrabieh made from?
A) Semolina
B) Bulgur and wheat
C) Hard wheat flour
D) Durum wheat semolina
  • 18. What is maftoul made from?
A) Durum wheat semolina
B) Hard wheat flour
C) Semolina
D) Bulgur and wheat
  • 19. What is berkoukes documented as early as in North African literature?
A) 12th century
B) 18th century
C) 15th century
D) 20th century
  • 20. How are moghrabieh, maftoul, and berkoukes typically produced?
A) By rolling dough between the palms or fingers
B) By extrusion through a die
C) By boiling in water
D) By baking in an oven
  • 21. What is a common preparation step for moghrabieh, maftoul, and berkoukes?
A) Boiled and packaged
B) Extruded and toasted before packaging
C) Toasted during preparation by the consumer
D) Rolled and baked before packaging
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