Ghormeh sabzi - Quiz
Ghormeh sabzi
  • 1. What is ghormeh sabzi primarily known as?
A) A type of Persian flatbread
B) A cold soup
C) A traditional Persian herbal stew
D) A sweet pastry
  • 2. What dish is considered the national dish of Iran?
A) Pollo
B) Shirazi salad
C) Tahdig
D) Ghormeh sabzi
  • 3. What are the main herbs combined in ghormeh sabzi?
A) Basil, mint, oregano, and thyme
B) Parsley, leeks, green onions, and coriander
C) Rosemary, sage, dill, and parsley
D) Cilantro, spinach, watercress, and chives
  • 4. Which spice is considered the key seasoning for the herbs in the stew?
A) Black pepper
B) Red chili flakes
C) Ground cumin
D) Dried fenugreek leaves
  • 5. Which alternative greens can be used for ghormeh sabzi, though not in the original recipe?
A) Arugula and watercress
B) Spinach and Swiss chard
C) Iceberg lettuce and cabbage
D) Kale, mustard greens, or turnip greens
  • 6. What type of beans are used in the classical version of ghormeh sabzi?
A) Black beans
B) Red kidney beans
C) Garbanzo beans
D) Pinto beans
  • 7. What kind of beans are used in the southern Iranian version of the stew?
A) White navy beans
B) Soybeans
C) Black-eyed beans
D) Lentils
  • 8. What dried fruit is included in the stew for flavoring?
A) Raisins
B) Dried apricots
C) Black lime
D) Prunes
  • 9. What type of meat is slowly braised in the dish?
A) Fish
B) Chicken
C) Lamb
D) Beef
  • 10. What spice is used to season the braised lamb?
A) Paprika
B) Ginger
C) Turmeric
D) Cinnamon
  • 11. What rice dish is traditionally served with ghormeh sabzi?
A) Sticky jasmine rice
B) Basmati rice with peas
C) Brown rice with lentils
D) Pollo and tahdig
  • 12. Approximately how old is ghormeh sabzi estimated to be?
A) At least 2,500 years old
B) Less than a century old
C) Around 500 years old
D) Over 5,000 years old
  • 13. During which historical period do the earliest surviving classical cookbooks in Persian date from?
A) Safavid period
B) Achaemenid Empire
C) Pahlavi dynasty
D) Qajar period
  • 14. Which period is described as the predecessor of present-day Persian cuisine?
A) Abbasid period
B) Ottoman period
C) Seljuk period
D) Qajar period
  • 15. What salad can ghormeh sabzi be eaten with?
A) Greek salad
B) Shirazi salad
C) Potato salad
D) Caesar salad
  • 16. What is mast-o-khiar?
A) A traditional Persian yoghurt-cucumber dip
B) A mint-flavored yogurt drink
C) A sweet dairy dessert
D) A garlic and eggplant spread
  • 17. According to Self magazine, how was ghormeh sabzi categorized?
A) The most expensive dish in Iran
B) The quickest weeknight meal
C) One of twelve of the most meaningful dishes among cultures passed down among families
D) The spiciest stew in the Middle East
  • 18. When is 'International Ghormeh Sabzi Appreciation Day' traditionally celebrated?
A) Two days after Thanksgiving
B) On New Year's Day
C) On Halloween
D) The first day of spring
  • 19. Who was the first Iranian-American astronaut to serve ghormeh sabzi in outer space?
A) Jasmin Moghbeli
B) Anousheh Ansari
C) Maryam Mirzakhani
D) Firouz Naderi
  • 20. What broad category of Persian cuisine does ghormeh sabzi belong to?
A) Chelo
B) Ash
C) Khoresh
D) Kabab
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