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