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Food is a universal language. It's something that everyone understands well. So, with this trivia book, get ready to take a culinary trip around the world.
You will be making a salivating journey through 6 continents: Asia, Europa, Africa, North America, South America and Australia.
This book will test your knowledge about the world's great dishes.
It's the perfect companion to spice up your knowledge of food or to provide the right game questions for your next foodie after-dinner game.

And don't worry about experiencing any communication gaps or language barriers. We're only going to be talking in one language here: food

• Netherlands: Breaking away from its popular Belgian cousin, this delicious Dutch pastry is a slim wafer cookie that is made out of two very thin layers of dough that sandwich a spread of caramel jam or filling. Arguably, this sweet treat has evolved to become one of the best offerings of Dutch cuisine. The dough that is used for this dish is made out of flour, brown sugar, butter, eggs, yeast, and milk. The dough is then pressed with a hot iron to make sure that it is thin and crispy. Then caramel syrup is spread in between two layers of cooked dough to conjoin the two separate pieces together. Usually, one would place these cookies atop a cup of hot tea or coffee to let the steam heat up the caramel filling inside. What is the Dutch name for this sweet wafer?



• Cuba: Born in Havana, Cuba, this drink has grown to become one of the most sought-after alcoholic beverages in the world. At its core, it's defined to be a Cuban highball. This is a cocktail that only has five basic ingredients. However, many bartenders and mixologists all over the world will add or take away a few ingredients here and there to make it their own. Traditionally, the five ingredients that make up this dish are: white rum, sugar, mint, soda water, lime juice, and mint. It is also typically served over ice in a highball glass or a Collins glass. The refreshing essence of the mint and lime juice, along with the cooling nature of the ice, make this a very popular drink for the summertime. What is this world-renowned drink called?



• India: This is another one of those dishes wherein multiple ethnicities might claim to be its originator. However, the most widely accepted place of origin for this dish would be India. This dish showcases bite-sized chunks of chicken meat that is bathed in a spicy sauce. To marinate the chicken, the meat is coated in spices and yogurt prior to roasting in an oven. Once the chicken is cooked, it is then added to the spicy sauce that makes this dish unique. The sauce is made up of coconut cream and tomato puree as a base. It is then flavored with various spices and herbs to bring out that distinct curry flavor that is common in a lot of dishes from the region. What is this tasteful dish called?