Israeli couscous - Quiz
  • 1. What is the Hebrew name for ptitim?
A) Pṯīṯ
B) Pṯīṯīm
C) Ben-Gurion rice
D) Israeli couscous
  • 2. In what year was ptitim created?
A) 1948
B) 1960
C) 1953
D) 1950
  • 3. Who was asked to create a wheat-based substitute for rice in Israel?
A) A German Jew
B) Eugen Proper
C) David Ben-Gurion
D) The founder of Osem
  • 4. What company developed ptitim?
A) Proper Foods
B) Ben-Gurion Foods
C) Osem
D) Israeli Grains
  • 5. What is the primary ingredient in ptitim?
A) Hard wheat flour
B) Semolina
C) Rice
D) Bulgur
  • 6. What is the original shape of ptitim?
A) Rice-shaped
B) Star-shaped
C) Ball-shaped
D) Heart-shaped
  • 7. What is another name for ptitim that hints at its origin?
A) Ben-Gurion rice
B) Israeli couscous
C) Hard wheat pasta
D) Toasted grain pasta
  • 8. How is ptitim typically prepared?
A) Hand-rolled and toasted
B) Extruded and toasted
C) Rolled and boiled
D) Rolled and baked
  • 9. What is a common way children in Israel eat ptitim?
A) With cheese
B) With chocolate sauce
C) Plain or mixed with fried onion and tomato paste
D) With ketchup
  • 10. What are some shapes in which ptitim is now produced?
A) Circle and oval
B) Square and triangle
C) Rectangle and diamond
D) Ring, star, and heart
  • 11. What type of flour is used in some health-conscious ptitim varieties?
A) Rice and corn
B) Whole wheat and spelt
C) Durum and bulgur
D) Semolina and barley
  • 12. What American chef is known for ptitim-based gourmet dishes?
A) Gordon Ramsay
B) Charlie Trotter
C) Anthony Bourdain
D) Julia Child
  • 13. What is a common preparation method for ptitim?
A) Steamed with vegetables
B) Fried with sugar
C) Boiled with milk
D) Sautéed with onions or garlic
  • 14. What is ptitim similar to in European cuisine?
A) Spanish paella
B) French quinoa
C) German farfel
D) Italian pasta
  • 15. What is a similar product to ptitim from Sardinia?
A) Barley
B) Pasta
C) Rice
D) Fregula
  • 16. How is ptitim different from pastina products like acini di pepe?
A) Ptitim is not extruded
B) Ptitim is made from rice
C) Ptitim grains are pre-baked/toasted
D) Ptitim is hand-rolled
  • 17. What is moghrabieh made from?
A) Hard wheat flour
B) Bulgur and wheat
C) Semolina
D) Durum wheat semolina
  • 18. What is maftoul made from?
A) Durum wheat semolina
B) Bulgur and wheat
C) Hard wheat flour
D) Semolina
  • 19. What is berkoukes documented as early as in North African literature?
A) 12th century
B) 20th century
C) 18th century
D) 15th century
  • 20. How are moghrabieh, maftoul, and berkoukes typically produced?
A) By extrusion through a die
B) By boiling in water
C) By baking in an oven
D) By rolling dough between the palms or fingers
  • 21. What is a common preparation step for moghrabieh, maftoul, and berkoukes?
A) Rolled and baked before packaging
B) Toasted during preparation by the consumer
C) Extruded and toasted before packaging
D) Boiled and packaged
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