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