Spanakopita - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary vegetable ingredient in spanakopita?
A) Cabbage
B) Onions
C) Spinach
D) Potatoes
  • 2. Which country is the origin of spanakopita?
A) Greece
B) Turkey
C) Armenia
D) Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 3. What is the Bosnian term for a savory spinach pie?
A) Zeljanica
B) Krompiruša
C) Sirnica
D) Burek
  • 4. What is the typical cheese used in spanakopita?
A) Gouda
B) Cheddar
C) Feta
D) Mozzarella
  • 5. What is the name of the spinach-cheese pie variation in northern Greece?
A) Spanakotiropita
B) Horiatiko
C) Zeljanica
D) Börek
  • 6. Which type of pastry dough is most commonly used for spanakopita?
A) Shortcrust
B) Puff pastry
C) Pizza dough
D) Phyllo
  • 7. What is used to enhance the golden color of the baked pastry?
A) Butter and egg yolk
B) Turmeric and milk
C) Saffron and oil
D) Honey and water
  • 8. What fat is commonly used with the phyllo pastry?
A) Margarine
B) Coconut oil
C) Lard
D) Butter or olive oil
  • 9. Which herbs are traditionally used to flavor the filling?
A) Dill, mint, and parsley
B) Basil, oregano, and thyme
C) Cilantro, sage, and rosemary
D) Chives, tarragon, and bay leaf
  • 10. What does the 'fasting' version of spanakopita exclude?
A) Dill and parsley
B) Eggs and dairy
C) Spinach and onions
D) Flour and oil
  • 11. Which cheese is sometimes mixed with or used as a substitute for feta?
A) Swiss
B) Kefalotiri
C) Brie
D) Parmesan
  • 12. What is the Turkish term for the savory pie family that includes spinach pies?
A) Pita
B) Spanaki
C) Börek
D) Horiatiko
  • 13. In rural Greece, what are some vegetables used to supplement or replace part of the spinach?
A) Leeks, chard, and sorrel
B) Zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes
C) Carrots, peas, and corn
D) Broccoli, kale, and cabbage
  • 14. How is the finished spanakopita typically shaped?
A) In small squares only
B) As round balls
C) In a large pan or individual triangles
D) As a long loaf
  • 15. What does the name 'spanakopita' mean in Greek?
A) Spinach pie
B) Green leaf bread
C) Fast food
D) Cheese pastry
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