How Well Do You Know International Food?

We all like to try new things, but sometimes it's difficult to figure out just what to eat, especially when your options are limited. Here are some extremely popular foods from around the world. You may not have eaten them, but you should definitely at least know about them. 

Who invented the sandwich?

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Although this dude was definitely not the first person to figure out how to put stuff on bread, The Fourth Earl of Sandwich coined the name "sandwich."

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Although this dude was definitely not the first person to figure out how to put stuff on bread, The Fourth Earl of Sandwich coined the name "sandwich."

What country do bao buns come from?

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Believe it or not! The term "bao bun" is actually redundant because bao literally means "bun."

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Believe it or not! The term "bao bun" is actually redundant because bao literally means "bun."

What is the name of this dish?

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This is a Moroccan dish that's called "tagine." It's actually named after the device that it's cooked and steamed in. 

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This is a Moroccan dish that's called "tagine." It's actually named after the device that it's cooked and steamed in. 

What country is the only one that calls flipped runny eggs "over easy"?

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America is the only place where they call runny eggs "over easy."

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America is the only place where they call runny eggs "over easy."

What is chapati?

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The chapati is typically eaten on its own. It's very similar to pita, naan, and roti.

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The chapati is typically eaten on its own. It's very similar to pita, naan, and roti.

What country has a national tomato festival that ends with a massive tomato fight every year?

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Spain hosts the tomato festival that's called La Tomatina every year. Well, except for this one. Darn coronavirus. 

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Spain hosts the tomato festival that's called La Tomatina every year. Well, except for this one. Darn coronavirus. 

Water is the most popular beverage in the world. What's the second most popular?

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Tea is the second most popular (altered water) drink in the entire world, and it wouldn't exist without good ol' H2O. 

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Tea is the second most popular (altered water) drink in the entire world, and it wouldn't exist without good ol' H2O. 

What is hummus made out of?

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Hummus is a Mediterranean dish that is strictly made with chickpeas and a few additives, none of which are on this list. 

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Hummus is a Mediterranean dish that is strictly made with chickpeas and a few additives, none of which are on this list. 

What is the alcoholic ingredient that is used in a michelada cocktail?

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A michelada is the Mexican version of a bloody mary. This cocktail is actually made of beer instead of vodka. 

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A michelada is the Mexican version of a bloody mary. This cocktail is actually made of beer instead of vodka. 

What are pierogis filled with?

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Most people think that pierogies are typically just filled with potatoes, onions, and cheese. But, those tasty potato dumplings can be filled with anything. 

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Most people think that pierogies are typically just filled with potatoes, onions, and cheese. But, those tasty potato dumplings can be filled with anything. 

What continent are alfajores from?

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These tasty treats originated in South America, although their popularity has moved both north and east to Europe and America. 

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These tasty treats originated in South America, although their popularity has moved both north and east to Europe and America. 

Where are aebleskiver pancakes from?

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These little poppable pockets of fried dough are from Denmark. Although, all cultures have their version of this pastry. 

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These little poppable pockets of fried dough are from Denmark. Although, all cultures have their version of this pastry. 

Where did egg hoppers originate from?

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These tasty egg bowls first started showing up in Sri Lankan food. For some reason, their popularity hasn't really transferred to the main American scene. 

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These tasty egg bowls first started showing up in Sri Lankan food. For some reason, their popularity hasn't really transferred to the main American scene. 

How are German dampfnudels cooked?

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These warm pockets of dough are poached exclusively. 

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These warm pockets of dough are poached exclusively. 

What is the main flavor of Polish Piernik cake?

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The main flavor of a Polish Piernik cake is ginger. The rest of the ingredients are also there, but ginger is the star of the show. 

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The main flavor of a Polish Piernik cake is ginger. The rest of the ingredients are also there, but ginger is the star of the show. 

Where do gyoza dumplings come from?

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Gyoza dumplings are the pride of Japan, as far as dumplings go. 

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Gyoza dumplings are the pride of Japan, as far as dumplings go. 

What country is haggis from?

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Yes, haggis is boiled cabbage in a sheep's liver. Fortunately, if you don't live in Scotland, you'll never run across it. 

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Yes, haggis is boiled cabbage in a sheep's liver. Fortunately, if you don't live in Scotland, you'll never run across it. 

What country does mole poblano come from?

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Mole, in particular, is a uniquely Mexican dish. 

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Mole, in particular, is a uniquely Mexican dish. 

What country is Gruyere cheese from?

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Gruyere cheese is uniquely from Switzerland. Nowhere else makes cheese like this. 

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Gruyere cheese is uniquely from Switzerland. Nowhere else makes cheese like this. 

What is a Frenchie sandwich? Here's a hint: It can primarily be found in Porto, Portugal. 

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The Frenchie is a sandwich that everyone should try at some point in their lives. It's typically a grilled cheese filled with ham and sausage.

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The Frenchie is a sandwich that everyone should try at some point in their lives. It's typically a grilled cheese filled with ham and sausage.

Which one of these ingredients is a necessity for sushi making?

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All sushi has rice that has added vinegar. Most sushi does not have seaweed, actually. 

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All sushi has rice that has added vinegar. Most sushi does not have seaweed, actually. 

The "spice bag," aka a mix of chips, chicken, peppers, chili, and onions, was voted 2020's most popular dish for takeout. What's its country of origin?

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The spice bag is local to Ireland. But! Lots of countries, including the United States, have started to pick up on the trend. 

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The spice bag is local to Ireland. But! Lots of countries, including the United States, have started to pick up on the trend. 

What is the name of this shape of pasta?

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Farfalle, aka bowties, is the name of this particular type of pasta. 

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Farfalle, aka bowties, is the name of this particular type of pasta. 

Spicy goulash is the national dish of Hungary. Which one of its normal ingredients is not in the original recipe?

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Believe it or not, none of these ingredients arrived in Europe until the 16th century. Original goulash had none of these ingredients. 

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Believe it or not, none of these ingredients arrived in Europe until the 16th century. Original goulash had none of these ingredients. 

Bobotie is a dish that's full of minced meat, spice, dried fruit, and baked eggs. What country first made it?

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Bobotie originated in South Africa, but it's become much more popular all the way into Europe. 

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Bobotie originated in South Africa, but it's become much more popular all the way into Europe. 

Roti originated in India, but it's become most popular in which country?

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Malaysian cuisine took a ton of influence from Indian cuisine in the early 1900s. This melding of cultures and flavors was the result. 

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Malaysian cuisine took a ton of influence from Indian cuisine in the early 1900s. This melding of cultures and flavors was the result. 

What meat traditionally fills the flaky pastry Pastilla from Morocco?

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The original Pastilla was filled with pigeon meat. Modern ones typically have a mixed bag of meats. 

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The original Pastilla was filled with pigeon meat. Modern ones typically have a mixed bag of meats. 

The injera bread is native to a particular country but has been embraced by dozens of cultures. Where is it from?

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Injera is used in a lot of African cooking, but it originated in Ethiopia. 

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Injera is used in a lot of African cooking, but it originated in Ethiopia. 

What meat is French pot-au-feu traditionally made with?

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As you can see by the bone and the spare rib, pot-au-feu is made with beef. 

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As you can see by the bone and the spare rib, pot-au-feu is made with beef. 

What country does "oil down" stew come from?

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This chicken, fruit, turmeric, and dumpling stew originally came from Grenada but has taken on many forms in several different countries. 

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This chicken, fruit, turmeric, and dumpling stew originally came from Grenada but has taken on many forms in several different countries. 

If you eat gyro in Greece, it's typically called _____ _____.

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Doner Kebab is the colloquially known phrase of gyro specifically in Greece. 

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Doner Kebab is the colloquially known phrase of gyro specifically in Greece. 

What country did khachapuri bread originally come from?

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This bread has become popular all around the world, but its origin lays in Georgia. 

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This bread has become popular all around the world, but its origin lays in Georgia. 

Larb is a dish of cold minced meat with fish sauce and chilis. Where does it originate from?

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This is a traditional Laotian dish, but its been co-opted for a lot of Thai cooking. 

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This is a traditional Laotian dish, but its been co-opted for a lot of Thai cooking. 

What is the national dish of Argentina?

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This is the empanada, it's a meat-filled pastry that is native to Argentina. 

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This is the empanada, it's a meat-filled pastry that is native to Argentina. 

Ackee and saltfish is a very popular dish in Jamacia. What is ackee?

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The ackee is a slightly sweet and meaty fruit that is closely related to the standard lychee. 

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The ackee is a slightly sweet and meaty fruit that is closely related to the standard lychee. 

What country serves fermented shark meat and calls it hakarl?

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This Icelandic dish hasn't gotten much more popular in modern times. In fact, it's gotten a bit more hate now that it's more well known. 

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This Icelandic dish hasn't gotten much more popular in modern times. In fact, it's gotten a bit more hate now that it's more well known. 

Poutine is extremely popular junk food all around the world. But, what country did it first show up in?

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The brilliant idea to put cheese curds and french fries in a boat of gravy could only be thought up by crafty Canadians. 

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The brilliant idea to put cheese curds and french fries in a boat of gravy could only be thought up by crafty Canadians. 

Which one of these ingredients doesn't belong in ceviche?

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Ceviche quite literally translates to "cold seafood," which would typically exclude beef. 

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Ceviche quite literally translates to "cold seafood," which would typically exclude beef. 

What country did pho come from?

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Even though Vietnam is an extremely hot and humid place most of the time, pho is a popular breakfast dish there. 

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Even though Vietnam is an extremely hot and humid place most of the time, pho is a popular breakfast dish there. 

What is the chief edible export coming from America?

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Soybeans are the largest edible export coming out of America. America's actual largest export is transportation. 

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Soybeans are the largest edible export coming out of America. America's actual largest export is transportation. 

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