Argentine cuisine - Quiz
Argentine cuisine
  • 1. Which provinces make up the Patagonian region?
A) Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz, and Tierra del Fuego
B) La Pampa, San Luis, San Juan, and La Rioja
C) Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Santa Fe, and Mendoza
D) Salta, Jujuy, Tucumán, and Catamarca
  • 2. Which of these is a typical river fish found in Patagonia?
A) Trout
B) Salmon
C) Squid
D) Spider crab
  • 3. What type of livestock is widely farmed in Patagonia?
A) Sheep
B) Cattle
C) Poultry
D) Pigs
  • 4. Which berries are commonly made into jams in Patagonia?
A) Blueberries, raspberries, grapes, and citrus
B) Cranberries, apricots, pears, and plums
C) Cherries, bilberries, strawberries, rosa mosqueta, and elders
D) Blackberries, bananas, mangos, and figs
  • 5. Which European culinary traditions have significantly influenced Patagonian pastry production?
A) British and Swiss
B) Viennese and German
C) French and Belgian
D) Italian and Spanish
  • 6. What are the common meat-based ingredients in Patagonia?
A) Mutton, lamb, wild boar, and venison
B) Bison, quail, ostrich, and goose
C) Beef, goat, chicken, and duck
D) Rabbit, turkey, horse, and pork
  • 7. What is the meaning of the word 'curanto'?
A) Hot stone
B) Open fire
C) Buried earth
D) Smoked meat
  • 8. How deep is the hole typically dug to prepare a curanto?
A) 100 cm
B) 200 cm
C) 50 cm
D) 150 cm
  • 9. Which indigenous tribes profoundly influenced Patagonian cuisine?
A) Incas and Aztecs
B) Mayans and Olmecs
C) Mapuches and Araucanos
D) Guaraní and Toba
  • 10. Which of the following items might be included in a traditional curanto?
A) Rice and beans
B) Holed squashes filled with cheese
C) Pasta and tomatoes
D) Pineapple and coconut
  • 11. What is used to cover the food in a curanto to keep the heat in?
A) Metal lids and heavy rocks
B) Plastic sheets and sand
C) Wood planks and gravel
D) Leaves, damp cloth, and soil
  • 12. Which marine species are caught in the Atlantic Ocean near Patagonia?
A) Tuna, sardines, and tilapia
B) Salmon, spider crabs, and squid
C) Shrimp, trout, and eel
D) Cod, carp, and catfish
  • 13. What kind of sausages are sometimes included in a curanto?
A) German bratwursts
B) Argentine chorizos
C) Italian salamis
D) Spanish morcillas
  • 14. Which plant leaves are used to create a bed on top of the stones in a curanto?
A) Eucalyptus or pine
B) Nalca or maqui
C) Rosemary or thyme
D) Banana or palm
  • 15. Which stew is mentioned as a typical dish of the Northwest and Cuyo region?
A) Locro
B) Paella
C) Goulash
D) Sushi
  • 16. What happens during the local food holiday in Salta?
A) They hold competitions for eating a set number of beans
B) They exclusively drink hot yerba mate
C) They display only wheat-based dishes
D) They bake the world's largest empanada
  • 17. Which native group heavily influenced the cuisine of Mesopotamia?
A) Guaraní people
B) Aztec people
C) Incan people
D) Mayan people
  • 18. What is the principal product of the Mesopotamia region?
A) Yerba mate
B) Potatoes
C) Wheat
D) Quinoa
  • 19. What is the name of the cold version of yerba mate consumed in Mesopotamia?
A) Sopa paraguaya
B) Café con leche
C) Mate cocido
D) Tereré
  • 20. What is the primary protein source in most of Argentina?
A) Beef
B) Pork
C) Chicken
D) Lamb
  • 21. What is the specific cut of beef used for asado ribs?
A) T-bone-cut
B) Flank-cut
C) Sirloin-cut
D) Ribeye-cut
  • 22. What are chinchulines?
A) Chitterlings
B) Blood sausage
C) Pork sausage
D) Sweetbread
  • 23. What ingredient is famously excluded from Argentine chimichurri?
A) Ají molido
B) Garlic
C) Vinegar
D) Chilli
  • 24. What is the name of the decorative edging on empanadas?
A) Repulgue
B) Costura
C) Adorno
D) Trenza
  • 25. On which day of the month are gnocchi traditionally served?
A) 20th
B) 1st
C) 15th
D) 29th
  • 26. What is the name of the metal straw used to drink mate?
A) Canuto
B) Sorbete
C) Bombilla
D) Pajita
  • 27. What is the name of the Argentine national brand of pale lager?
A) Quilmes
B) Patagonia
C) Buenos Aires
D) Mendoza
  • 28. What is dulce de batata?
A) Quince paste
B) Milk caramel
C) Sweet potato paste
D) Fruit preserve
  • 29. What is considered the most significant meal of the week in Argentine culture?
A) Friday midnight snack
B) Saturday dinner
C) Sunday family lunch
D) Monday breakfast
  • 30. Which country received more immigrants than Argentina during the great immigratory waves?
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) United States
D) Brazil
  • 31. What were the inexpensive traditional hidden taverns in Argentina called?
A) Asados
B) Bodegones
C) Cantinas
D) Chacras
  • 32. Which European group was primarily responsible for introducing pizza and various pasta dishes to Argentina?
A) British
B) Germans
C) Italians
D) Swiss
  • 33. Which group brought the tradition of teatime to Argentina?
A) The Italians
B) The British
C) The Japanese
D) The Spanish
  • 34. What is the Argentinian version of the Italian farinata called?
A) Milanesas
B) Gnocchi
C) Fainá
D) Tallarines
  • 35. What is homemade food in Argentina often seen as a way to show?
A) Wealth
B) Poverty
C) Status
D) Affection
  • 36. Which of these ingredients was introduced to Argentina through the Columbian Exchange?
A) Potatoes
B) Grapevine
C) Tomatoes
D) Beans
  • 37. Since which century have meat products been dominant in Argentina?
A) 17th century
B) 15th century
C) 18th century
D) 16th century
  • 38. Which of the following is mentioned as a type of cheese from Argentina?
A) Cheddar
B) Feta
C) Reggianito
D) Gouda
  • 39. In which region are river fish like silverside, surubi, dorado, or boga common?
A) Buenos Aires city
B) The Pampas
C) Northwest
D) Mesopotamia
  • 40. What is fainá?
A) A dessert made with dulce de leche
B) A sausage served in sandwiches
C) A type of stuffed pasta
D) A chick pea-flour dough placed over pizza
  • 41. What is the primary origin of asado?
A) The Pampas
B) The Northwest
C) The Mesopotamia region
D) Buenos Aires city
  • 42. Which meat is frequently eaten in the province of Córdoba?
A) Molluscs
B) Shellfish
C) Cabrito al asador
D) Salmon
  • 43. Which of these is an example of an Argentine-made pasta?
A) Lasagne
B) Sorrentinos
C) Fusili
D) Spaghetti
  • 44. What is considered to be the most popular type of pastry?
A) Croquetas
B) Medialunas
C) Panqueques
D) Alfajores
  • 45. Which alcoholic beverage has traditionally been the most popular in Argentina?
A) Caña
B) Wine
C) Beer
D) Cider
  • 46. Who started the first breweries in Argentina?
A) Alsatian colonists
B) Irish settlers
C) Italian immigrants
D) Spanish explorers
  • 47. In what year did beer consumption in Argentina reach 1.57 billion litres?
A) 2017
B) 1980
C) 2007
D) 2001
  • 48. What is the name of the German-style beer festival celebrated in Argentina?
A) Cider Fest
B) Wine Carnival
C) Saint Patrick's Day
D) Oktoberfest
  • 49. Which city is famously associated with the Oktoberfest in Argentina?
A) Villa General Belgrano
B) Mendoza
C) Mar del Plata
D) Buenos Aires
  • 50. Which saint's day is celebrated in Argentina with abundant beer libations?
A) Saint Nicholas
B) Saint Francis
C) Saint Patrick
D) Saint George
  • 51. What beverage do the middle and lower economic classes in Argentina prefer at Christmas and New Year?
A) Fernet
B) Champagne
C) Gin
D) Cider
  • 52. What is caña quemada made from?
A) Orange peels
B) Coffee beans
C) Lemon zest
D) Sugar cane
  • 53. What is mixed with caña quemada to prevent the flu?
A) Dulce de leche
B) Anise
C) Lemon
D) Ruda macho
  • 54. What percentage of the world's fernet do Argentines consume?
A) Exactly 50%
B) More than 75%
C) About 25%
D) Less than 10%
  • 55. What is the most common mixer for Fernet in Argentina?
A) Soda water
B) Orange juice
C) Coca-Cola
D) Lemonade
  • 56. What is Hesperidina made from?
A) Coffee
B) Anise
C) Orange peels
D) Cherry
  • 57. Around what year was Hesperidina invented in Argentina?
A) 1980
B) 1860
C) 1890
D) 1920
  • 58. What is the main ingredient of chitronchelo?
A) Orange
B) Anise
C) Coffee
D) Lemon
  • 59. What is the name of the infusion made by mixing mate with caña or gin?
A) Mate cocido
B) Tereré
C) Yerbiao
D) Infusión criolla
  • 60. What is the annual per capita consumption of coffee in Argentina?
A) 95 cups
B) 50 cups
C) 200 cups
D) 141 cups
  • 61. Which culture heavily influenced the prevalence of tea consumption in Argentina?
A) French
B) German
C) English
D) Italian
  • 62. What is the term used for 'short-order dishes' in Argentina?
A) Entremeses
B) Picadas
C) Minutas
D) Guarniciones
  • 63. What type of bread is used for 'sandwiches de miga'?
A) Sliced white bread
B) Sourdough rolls
C) Whole wheat buns
D) Crusty baguette
  • 64. What is the origin of the 'helado' (ice cream) tradition in Argentina?
A) French
B) Spanish
C) British
D) Italian
  • 65. What does a 'chivito' sandwich contain despite its name implying goat meat?
A) Beef
B) Lamb
C) Pork
D) No goat meat
  • 66. Which medicinal herb is mentioned as having 'macho' and 'hembra' varieties?
A) Rosemary
B) Thyme
C) Rue
D) Chamomile
  • 67. In most Argentine towns, what happens during lunchtime?
A) Businesses open later
B) Schools stay open longer
C) Street markets become busy
D) Businesses close
  • 68. What is the name for the light evening snack in Argentina?
A) Merienda
B) Asado
C) Desayuno
D) Siesta
  • 69. What do people in small towns often do after eating their large lunch?
A) Go for a workout
B) Go back to work immediately
C) Prepare for a large dinner
D) Enjoy a siesta
  • 70. How is the timing of dinner affected on weekends in Argentina?
A) It is skipped
B) It is often eaten even later
C) It is eaten with breakfast items
D) It is eaten earlier
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