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Andalusian cuisine - Quiz
Contributed by: Khatun
  • 1. What is the name for fried fish in the local Andalusian vernacular?
A) pescaíto andaluz
B) pescado frito
C) pescado andaluz
D) pescaíto frito
  • 2. Which century does the oldest known Andalusian cookbook date from?
A) 13th century
B) 10th century
C) 12th century
D) 15th century
  • 3. Which provinces are the main producers of olive oil in Andalusia?
A) Jaén, Córdoba, Seville, and Granada
B) Málaga, Almería, Cádiz, and Huelva
C) Granada, Huelva, Córdoba, and Almería
D) Seville, Cádiz, Málaga, and Jaén
  • 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) Murex
B) Baby squid
C) Cuttlefish
D) Bocas de la Isla
  • 6. Who introduced sugar to Andalusia around the 10th century?
A) The Christians
B) The Phoenicians
C) The Romans
D) The Moors
  • 7. What are pestiños?
A) A type of fried fish
B) Almond cookies
C) Deep-fried pastry bathed in honey
D) A wine-based dessert
  • 8. Which famous English author praised the wines of Jerez?
A) Jane Austen
B) William Shakespeare
C) Geoffrey Chaucer
D) Charles Dickens
  • 9. What does the term 'amontillado' mean?
A) A type of sweet sherry
B) In the style of Montilla
C) A white wine from Cádiz
D) From the region of Jerez
  • 10. Where are polvorones produced?
A) Málaga
B) Rute
C) Sanlúcar de Barrameda
D) Estepa
  • 11. Which seafood dish consists of sea anemones in batter?
A) Atún encebollado
B) Ortiguillas
C) Pescaito frito
D) Bocas de la Isla
  • 12. What are the liquors produced in Rute and Cazalla de la Sierra?
A) Sherry
B) Anís
C) Manzanilla
D) Rum
  • 13. Where are the rums of Andalusia produced?
A) Seville
B) Huelva
C) Cádiz
D) Tropical Coast of Granada (Motril)
  • 14. Which culinary traditions influenced Andalusian cuisine?
A) French, Italian, and Spanish
B) African, Mediterranean, and European
C) Roman, Greek, and Moorish
D) Christian, Muslim, and Jewish
  • 15. What is the main fat used for frying in Andalusian cuisine?
A) Vegetable oil
B) Lard
C) Butter
D) Olive oil
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