Andalusian cuisine - Quiz
  • 1. What is the name for fried fish in the local Andalusian vernacular?
A) pescado andaluz
B) pescaíto frito
C) pescaíto andaluz
D) pescado frito
  • 2. Which century does the oldest known Andalusian cookbook date from?
A) 10th century
B) 13th century
C) 12th century
D) 15th century
  • 3. Which provinces are the main producers of olive oil in Andalusia?
A) Seville, Cádiz, Málaga, and Jaén
B) Jaén, Córdoba, Seville, and Granada
C) Málaga, Almería, Cádiz, and Huelva
D) Granada, Huelva, Córdoba, and Almería
  • 4. What is the defining characteristic of 'a la Andaluza' flour dredging?
A) Double-dredging with cornstarch
B) Only flour without egg or other ingredients
C) Flour mixed with milk and spices
D) Flour mixed with egg and breadcrumbs
  • 5. Which local crab species is known for its ability to regenerate its claw?
A) Bocas de la Isla
B) Baby squid
C) Cuttlefish
D) Murex
  • 6. Who introduced sugar to Andalusia around the 10th century?
A) The Christians
B) The Romans
C) The Phoenicians
D) The Moors
  • 7. What are pestiños?
A) A type of fried fish
B) A wine-based dessert
C) Almond cookies
D) Deep-fried pastry bathed in honey
  • 8. Which famous English author praised the wines of Jerez?
A) Geoffrey Chaucer
B) William Shakespeare
C) Charles Dickens
D) Jane Austen
  • 9. What does the term 'amontillado' mean?
A) From the region of Jerez
B) In the style of Montilla
C) A type of sweet sherry
D) A white wine from Cádiz
  • 10. Where are polvorones produced?
A) Málaga
B) Estepa
C) Sanlúcar de Barrameda
D) Rute
  • 11. Which seafood dish consists of sea anemones in batter?
A) Pescaito frito
B) Atún encebollado
C) Ortiguillas
D) Bocas de la Isla
  • 12. What are the liquors produced in Rute and Cazalla de la Sierra?
A) Manzanilla
B) Rum
C) Sherry
D) Anís
  • 13. Where are the rums of Andalusia produced?
A) Tropical Coast of Granada (Motril)
B) Huelva
C) Cádiz
D) Seville
  • 14. Which culinary traditions influenced Andalusian cuisine?
A) Christian, Muslim, and Jewish
B) Roman, Greek, and Moorish
C) African, Mediterranean, and European
D) French, Italian, and Spanish
  • 15. What is the main fat used for frying in Andalusian cuisine?
A) Butter
B) Lard
C) Olive oil
D) Vegetable oil
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