 - 1. Which ingredient is often added to Portuguese Arroz doce for a decorative pattern?
A) Lemon zest
B) Sugar
C) Ground cinnamon
D) Nutmeg
- 2. What is a unique serving accompaniment for Icelandic Grjónagrautur?
A) Applesauce
B) Cherry compote
C) Raisins
D) Lifrarpylsa
- 3. Which ingredient is a standard addition to Italian Budino di riso?
A) Raisins
B) Walnuts
C) Nutmeg
D) Almonds
- 4. What is the Finnish Riisipuuro often used as a filling for?
A) Christmas cake
B) Karelian pasty
C) Fruit compote
D) Nut pastry
- 5. On which date is the Norwegian risgrøt especially popular to eat?
A) 23 December
B) 1 January
C) 25 December
D) 24 December
- 6. What does the Russian risovaya kasha usually contain as a topping?
A) Cinnamon
B) Fruit compote
C) A knob of butter
D) Raisins
- 7. What type of fruit accompaniment is common for German Milchreis?
A) Cherry compote
B) Prune kissel
C) Dried apricots
D) Orange peel
- 8. What is a specific ingredient added to Macedonian Lapa?
A) Almonds
B) Black poppy seeds
C) Vanilla
D) Egg whites
- 9. What is the traditional way to decorate Portuguese Arroz doce?
A) Using a stencil
B) Using only the fingertips
C) Using a spoon
D) Using a pastry bag
- 10. What is a common addition to Ukrainian kutia?
A) Poppy seeds
B) Dried fruits and nuts
C) Lemon zest
D) Butter
- 11. Which type of rice pudding is from the Normandy region?
A) Sutlijaš
B) Teurgoule
C) Mlečni riž
D) Rijstebrij
- 12. What is a common topping for Greek Rizogalo?
A) Liver sausage
B) Cinnamon
C) Poppy seeds
D) Butter
- 13. Besides sugar and cinnamon, what is often served with Danish Risengrød?
A) Butter
B) Eggs
C) Walnuts
D) Raisins
- 14. Which ingredient is added to Spanish Arroz con leche sometimes?
A) Walnuts
B) Raisins
C) Nutmeg
D) Eggs
- 15. Which ingredient is used in Dudhapak to give it a specific flavor profile along with basmati rice and nuts?
A) Rose water
B) Cardamom
C) Saffron
D) Cinnamon
- 16. How is Firni typically served?
A) Cold
B) Frozen
C) Room temperature
D) Hot
- 17. What is the key characteristic of the texture of Firni?
A) Chewy and dense
B) Loose and watery
C) Firm and gelatinous
D) Reduced to a paste
- 18. Which variety of Payasam is known for its distinctive pastel pink shade?
A) Paal Payasam
B) Kheer
C) Dudhapak
D) Paayesh
- 19. In which region is Paal Payasam traditionally made by simmering for hours in a heavy-bottomed pot?
A) Bengal
B) Gujarat
C) Sri Lanka
D) Kerala
- 20. Which sweetener can be used in Paayesh alongside sugar?
A) Corn syrup
B) Jaggery
C) Honey
D) Maple syrup
- 21. Which type of rice is used to make Pongal?
A) Glutinous rice
B) Brown rice
C) Long-grain rice flour
D) Basmati rice
- 22. What is the main liquid ingredient used to make the Sri Lankan dish Kiribath?
A) Coconut milk
B) Cow milk
C) Almond milk
D) Buffalo milk
- 23. What kind of rice is used in the Chinese dish Ba bao fan?
A) Glutinous rice
B) Brown rice
C) Parboiled rice
D) Basmati rice
- 24. How many kinds of fruits or nuts are traditionally included in Ba bao fan?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Ten
D) Eight
- 25. Which ingredient gives Put chai ko its gelatinous consistency?
A) Cornstarch
B) Red bean paste
C) Lard
D) Sugar syrup
- 26. What type of rice ingredient is used in Put chai ko?
A) Brown rice
B) Long-grain rice flour
C) Glutinous rice
D) Broken rice
- 27. What is Tarak-juk from Korea classified as?
A) Rice porridge
B) Rice cake
C) Rice pudding pastry
D) Rice noodle
- 28. Which spice is common to both Firni and Paayesh?
A) Nutmeg
B) Saffron
C) Cardamom
D) Cinnamon
- 29. Which dish is specifically mentioned as being eaten for New Year's Day festivities in both South India and Sri Lanka?
A) Dudhapak
B) Ba bao fan
C) Pongal
D) Kiribath
- 30. On which continent is rice pudding found, where rice is considered a staple food?
A) South America
B) Asia
C) Australia
D) Europe
- 31. Which of the following is NOT a type of rice mentioned for use in rice pudding?
A) Jasmine
B) Basmati
C) Brown rice
D) Arborio
- 32. How can rice pudding be prepared according to the text?
A) Boiled or baked
B) Microwaved or raw
C) Grilled or pressure-cooked
D) Fried or steamed
- 33. During which Jewish holiday is Sütlaç traditionally consumed by Sephardic Jews?
A) Passover
B) Yom Kippur
C) Hanukkah
D) Shavuot
- 34. What is added to the Iraqi dish 'Zarda wa haleeb' to flavor the rice?
A) Date syrup
B) Cardamom
C) Rose water
D) Honey
- 35. Which flavoring is common in Tunisian Mhalbiya?
A) Rose water or orange blossom water
B) Lemon and ginger
C) Vanilla and nutmeg
D) Cinnamon and anise
- 36. What is the Armenian name for milk pudding?
A) Mhalbiya
B) Gatnabour
C) Rozz bi-laban
D) Südlü aş
- 37. What is used to brown the top of Sütlaç in some preparation methods?
A) A kitchen torch
B) Direct fire
C) A convection oven
D) A salamander broiler
- 38. Which country is home to Bubur ketan hitam?
A) Indonesia
B) Thailand
C) Vietnam
D) Philippines
- 39. What is the main flavor profile of Tsamporado in the Philippines?
A) Cinnamon
B) Coconut
C) Vanilla
D) Chocolate
- 40. Which of these is a Filipino milk-and-rice pudding?
A) Chè
B) Pulut hitam
C) Bubur sumsum
D) Maja blanca
- 41. What were the earliest rice pudding recipes in Britain called?
A) Milk cake
B) Whitepot
C) Pudding base
D) Rice cream
- 42. Which spice is traditionally sprinkled on top of oven-baked rice pudding before cooking?
A) Cinnamon
B) Ginger
C) Cardamom
D) Nutmeg
- 43. Which brand of ready-made rice pudding is mentioned in the text?
A) Bird's
B) Nestlé
C) Ambrosia
D) Heinz
- 44. What is the texture of the crust that develops on oven-baked rice pudding?
A) Thin
B) Thick
C) Crispy
D) Syrupy
- 45. What type of cream is frequently used in the West Country for rice pudding?
A) Clotted cream
B) Sour cream
C) Double cream
D) Whipped cream
- 46. What is the Icelandic name for rice porridge?
A) Riisipuuro
B) Grjónagrautur
C) Risgrynsgröt
D) Risengrød
- 47. What is Swedish rice pudding mixed with oranges called?
A) Ris à la Malta
B) Apelsinris
C) Risalamande
D) Riskrem
- 48. What does Risalamande contain in addition to rice and cream?
A) Walnuts
B) Peanuts
C) Chopped almonds
D) Dried cranberries
- 49. What is the prize for finding the hidden almond in a Danish rice porridge?
A) A gold coin
B) A free meal
C) An almond present
D) A year of good luck
- 50. In Sweden and Finland, what does finding the almond in the porridge signify?
A) Good luck for the following year
B) Winning a small gift
C) You are the head of the house
D) You must cook the next meal
- 51. How is New England rice pudding usually finished?
A) In an oven
B) In a slow cooker
C) In a microwave
D) In a pressure cooker
- 52. In Norway, what is the rice cream dessert called?
A) Risalamande
B) Riskrem
C) Risgrynsgröt
D) Apelsinris
- 53. Which spice is NOT specifically listed for the Puerto Rican Arroz con dulce?
A) Nutmeg
B) Clove
C) Allspice
D) Ginger
- 54. What is the common name for rice pudding in the Dominican Republic?
A) Arroz con leche
B) Morocho
C) Du riz au lait
D) Arroz con dulce
- 55. Which ingredient is used in the Mexican version of Arroz con leche to potentially soak the raisins?
A) Coffee
B) Angostura bitter
C) Red wine
D) Sherry
- 56. What ingredient is added to make Peruvian Arroz con leche 'clasico'?
A) Mazamorra morada
B) Shredded coconut
C) Brazil nuts
D) Chancaca
- 57. Which country's rice pudding recipe includes coffee?
A) Argentina
B) Brazil
C) Haiti
D) Colombia
- 58. What is added to Peruvian rice pudding to create the variant known as arroz zambito?
A) Coffee
B) Lime zest
C) Egg yolk
D) Chancaca
- 59. Which ingredient is often used in Trinidadian and Guyanese sweet rice that is not mentioned in the others?
A) Angostura bitter
B) Vanilla
C) Coconut milk
D) Butter
- 60. What is a distinguishing ingredient in Jamaican rice pudding?
A) Orange peel
B) Lime zest
C) Lemon zest
D) Crushed pineapple
- 61. In which country is Arroz con leche often served with dulce de leche and cinnamon?
A) Haiti
B) Mexico
C) Ecuador
D) Argentina
- 62. Which ingredient is used in the Guatemalan version of Arroz con leche?
A) Lime zest
B) Vanilla
C) Butter
D) Egg yolk
- 63. Which spice is NOT listed for the Venezuelan Arroz con leche?
A) Vanilla
B) Cinnamon
C) None of the above
D) Ginger
- 64. Which of these ingredients is found in Jamaican rice pudding but not usually in others?
A) Milk
B) Crushed meringue
C) Vanilla
D) Sugar
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