Boiled peanuts - Quiz
Boiled peanuts
  • 1. When did Governor Mark Sanford sign the bill naming boiled peanuts the official snack of South Carolina?
A) May 1, 2005
B) May 1, 2007
C) May 1, 2006
D) May 1, 2008
  • 2. Which snack food was officially named the state snack of South Carolina in 2006?
A) Roasted peanuts
B) Potato chips
C) Boiled peanuts
D) Popcorn
  • 3. In which two African countries are boiled peanuts commonly eaten as street food?
A) Sudan and Libya
B) Egypt and Morocco
C) Ghana and Nigeria
D) Kenya and Ethiopia
  • 4. Which plant was historically eaten boiled in Africa before being largely displaced by the peanut?
A) Soybean
B) Bambara groundnut
C) Lentil
D) Chickpea
  • 5. When were peanuts introduced to Africa?
A) 18th century
B) 15th century
C) 17th century
D) 16th century
  • 6. What is sometimes added to boiled peanuts in China for flavoring?
A) Black pepper
B) Cloves
C) Star anise
D) Cinnamon
  • 7. What is the term for boiled peanuts in Taiwan?
A) Lạc luộc
B) Kacang rebus
C) Tǔdòu
D) Đậu phọng luộc
  • 8. How were boiled peanuts traditionally sold in Taiwan?
A) By itinerant hawkers
B) In high-end restaurants
C) In vending machines
D) In convenience stores
  • 9. What is the northern Vietnamese term for boiled peanuts?
A) Kacang rebus
B) Lạc luộc
C) Đậu phọng luộc
D) Tǔdòu
  • 10. What beverage are boiled peanuts often served with in Vietnam?
A) Rice wine
B) Beer
C) Coffee
D) Tea
  • 11. In Singapore, what is the Chinese version of boiled peanuts often cooked in?
A) Chili oil and garlic
B) Honey and ginger
C) Dark soy sauce and Five spice
D) Salt and vinegar
  • 12. In which city in South Africa are boiled peanuts particularly popular?
A) Pretoria
B) Johannesburg
C) Durban
D) Cape Town
  • 13. How long have boiled peanuts been consumed in South America?
A) Fifty years
B) Hundreds of years
C) Thousands of years
D) Decades
  • 14. Who wrote the 1774 History of Jamaica?
A) Edward Long
B) Mark Sanford
C) John Smith
D) Christopher Columbus
  • 15. Where did peanuts actually originate?
A) North America
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Africa
  • 16. How many times more antioxidants do boiled peanuts have compared to raw or roasted peanuts?
A) Two times
B) Four times
C) Equal amount
D) Ten times
  • 17. What effect does boiling have on the proteins in peanuts that trigger allergies?
A) It has no effect
B) It strengthens them
C) It multiplies them
D) It denatures them
  • 18. What was the result of the study where boiled peanuts were given to patients with peanut allergies?
A) Some patients were able to start eating raw peanuts
B) The patients had severe reactions
C) None of the patients could eat raw peanuts
D) All patients were cured
  • 19. What causes the high level of antioxidants in boiled peanuts?
A) The addition of star anise
B) The temperature of the boiling water
C) The type of salt used
D) The process draws them from the shells
  • 20. What must be done to raw peanuts before they are boiled?
A) Shelled
B) Rehydrated
C) Deep fried
D) Roasted
  • 21. How long should raw peanuts typically soak in water to rehydrate?
A) One hour
B) Overnight
C) Thirty minutes
D) One week
  • 22. What type of water is used to boil peanuts?
A) Unsalted water
B) Distilled water
C) Lightly salted water
D) Very heavily salted water
  • 23. What equipment can be used to boil peanuts outside?
A) Air fryer
B) Microwave
C) Propane burner
D) Toaster
  • 24. What is a common flavoring added to boiled peanuts?
A) Ham hocks
B) Cinnamon
C) Chocolate
D) Honey
  • 25. What are small, immature peanuts often called?
A) Shells
B) Seeds
C) Kernels
D) Pops
  • 26. What happens if boiled peanuts are not refrigerated?
A) They turn into green peanuts
B) They can become slimy or moldy
C) They improve in flavor
D) They become crunchier
  • 27. How can frozen boiled peanuts be reheated?
A) In an oven at high heat
B) Under a heat lamp
C) In a toaster
D) In a microwave or boiling water
  • 28. Where can green peanuts be purchased during the growing season?
A) Online stores only
B) Hardware stores
C) Only from private farms
D) Farmers markets
  • 29. What do some aficionados prefer regarding the texture of the peanut?
A) Cooked for a shorter time so they are less soft
B) Cooked until the shells disappear
C) Cooked until they dissolve
D) Cooked until they are crunchy
  • 30. What type of peanuts are best for boiling?
A) Runner
B) Valencia
C) Spanish
D) Valencia-hybrid
  • 31. What are boiled peanuts biologically classified as?
A) Tubers
B) Tree nuts
C) Legumes
D) Grains
  • 32. What must be done with green peanuts after harvesting?
A) Refrigeration
B) Roasting
C) Freezing
D) Dehydration
  • 33. What name were boiled peanuts originally known by in the 19th century?
A) Boil-n-nuts
B) Goober peas
C) Ground nuts
D) Southern gems
  • 34. Which spice mixture is often used for Cajun boiled peanuts?
A) Zatarain's
B) Morton's
C) Lawry's
D) McCormick's
  • 35. When was the first recipe for boiled peanuts published?
A) 1905
B) 1850
C) 1925
D) 1899
  • 36. Who published the first recipe for boiled peanuts?
A) Andrew F. Smith
B) George Washington Carver
C) Almeda Lambert
D) James Beard
  • 37. What is the definition of a 'raw' peanut in the context of boiling?
A) Freshly harvested and green
B) Fully mature and roasted
C) Full size but not fully dried
D) Dried and processed for butter
  • 38. Boiled peanuts are considered a symbol of which culture?
A) New England culture
B) Southern culture
C) West African culture
D) Midwestern culture
  • 39. What secondary variety of peanut is sometimes used for boiling?
A) Bolivian-type
B) Virginia-type
C) Runner-type
D) Spanish-type
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