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Spanakopita - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the primary vegetable ingredient in spanakopita?
A) Potatoes
B) Onions
C) Cabbage
D) Spinach
  • 2. Which country is the origin of spanakopita?
A) Greece
B) Bosnia and Herzegovina
C) Turkey
D) Armenia
  • 3. What is the Bosnian term for a savory spinach pie?
A) Krompiruša
B) Zeljanica
C) Burek
D) Sirnica
  • 4. What is the typical cheese used in spanakopita?
A) Feta
B) Mozzarella
C) Cheddar
D) Gouda
  • 5. What is the name of the spinach-cheese pie variation in northern Greece?
A) Spanakotiropita
B) Horiatiko
C) Zeljanica
D) Börek
  • 6. Which type of pastry dough is most commonly used for spanakopita?
A) Phyllo
B) Pizza dough
C) Shortcrust
D) Puff pastry
  • 7. What is used to enhance the golden color of the baked pastry?
A) Butter and egg yolk
B) Saffron and oil
C) Honey and water
D) Turmeric and milk
  • 8. What fat is commonly used with the phyllo pastry?
A) Butter or olive oil
B) Margarine
C) Lard
D) Coconut oil
  • 9. Which herbs are traditionally used to flavor the filling?
A) Basil, oregano, and thyme
B) Chives, tarragon, and bay leaf
C) Dill, mint, and parsley
D) Cilantro, sage, and rosemary
  • 10. What does the 'fasting' version of spanakopita exclude?
A) Dill and parsley
B) Eggs and dairy
C) Flour and oil
D) Spinach and onions
  • 11. Which cheese is sometimes mixed with or used as a substitute for feta?
A) Kefalotiri
B) Swiss
C) Parmesan
D) Brie
  • 12. What is the Turkish term for the savory pie family that includes spinach pies?
A) Horiatiko
B) Pita
C) Börek
D) Spanaki
  • 13. In rural Greece, what are some vegetables used to supplement or replace part of the spinach?
A) Zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes
B) Carrots, peas, and corn
C) Leeks, chard, and sorrel
D) Broccoli, kale, and cabbage
  • 14. How is the finished spanakopita typically shaped?
A) As round balls
B) In a large pan or individual triangles
C) As a long loaf
D) In small squares only
  • 15. What does the name 'spanakopita' mean in Greek?
A) Green leaf bread
B) Spinach pie
C) Cheese pastry
D) Fast food
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