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