Crab cake - Quiz
  • 1. Where are crab cakes traditionally associated with?
A) Gulf Coast
B) New England coast
C) Pacific Northwest
D) Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
  • 2. In which publication did the term 'crab cake' first appear?
A) The Joy of Cooking
B) Mastering the Art of French Cooking
C) Crosby Gaige's 1939 publication New York World's Fair Cook Book
D) Thomas J. Murrey's book Cookery with a Chafing Dish, 1891
  • 3. What type of crab is traditionally used in Maryland crab cakes?
A) Blue crab
B) Dungeness crab
C) King crab
D) Swimmer crab
  • 4. Which spice has a significant tie to the state of Maryland and is often used in its crab cakes?
A) Thyme
B) Cayenne pepper
C) Paprika
D) Old Bay
  • 5. What cooking methods are commonly used for crab cakes?
A) Microwaved
B) Roasted and smoked
C) Sautéed, baked, grilled, deep fried, or broiled
D) Steamed and poached
  • 6. What is a common side dish served with crab cakes?
A) Steamed vegetables
B) French fries
C) Mashed potatoes
D) Rice pilaf
  • 7. Which type of crab meat is considered the highest quality in Maryland-style crab cakes?
A) Jumbo lump meat
B) Special crab meat
C) Swimmer crab meat
D) Backfin meat
  • 8. What ingredient is used minimally in traditional Maryland crab cakes to hold them together?
A) Mayonnaise
B) Binder
C) Cream cheese
D) Pasta
  • 9. Which condiment is often served with crab cakes?
A) BBQ sauce
B) Ranch dressing
C) Horseradish sauce
D) Remoulade sauce
  • 10. What is a common ingredient in crab cakes besides crab meat?
A) Bread crumbs
B) Oats
C) Potato chips
D) Cornmeal
  • 11. Which region uses Dungeness crab for their crab cakes?
A) Pacific Northwest and northern California
B) Mid-Atlantic coast
C) Gulf Coast
D) Chesapeake Bay area
  • 12. What is the purpose of refrigerating crab cakes before cooking?
A) To marinate them in spices
B) To dry out excess moisture
C) To make them sweeter
D) To firm them up and minimize binder use
  • 13. What is a common ingredient used as a binding agent in crab cakes?
A) Flour
B) Soy sauce
C) Eggs
D) Yogurt
  • 14. Which type of mustard is typically used in crab cakes?
A) Dijon mustard
B) Honey mustard
C) Prepared mustard
D) Yellow mustard
  • 15. What is a traditional way to serve crab cakes at restaurants?
A) With sour cream and rye bread
B) With hot sauce and tortilla chips
C) With a lemon wedge and saltine crackers
D) With aioli and baguette slices
  • 16. What is the main reason some restaurants outside Maryland label their crab cakes as 'Maryland-Style'?
A) To comply with federal regulations
B) To suggest a higher quality or traditional preparation
C) To indicate they are gluten-free
D) Because they use only blue crabs
  • 17. Why might crab cakes outside Maryland have a different taste?
A) They are served with different sides.
B) They may include many other ingredients and use cheaper crab meat.
C) They are always fried instead of broiled.
D) They use only organic spices.
  • 18. What is a common practice in the United States to ensure sustainability in crabbing?
A) Careful regulation of the crabbing industry
B) Banning all crab fishing
C) Exporting all crabs to other countries
D) Using only automated machines for catching crabs
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