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