- 1. French culinary traditions are known for their finesse and sophistication, but there are also some unusual delicacies that may surprise you. From escargot (snails) cooked in garlic butter to frog legs sautéed in herbs, the French have a long history of incorporating unique ingredients into their cuisine. Another curious delicacy is foie gras, a controversial dish made from the liver of force-fed ducks or geese. And let's not forget about andouillette, a sausage made from pig intestines that has a strong, distinct flavor. These and other unconventional dishes showcase the diversity and adventurous spirit of French gastronomy.
Which French delicacy involves eating cooked duck or goose liver?
A) Bouillabaisse
B) Cassoulet
C) Foie gras
D) Escargot
- 2. What is the traditional French dish made with snails called?
A) Escargot
B) Quiche Lorraine
C) Coq au Vin
D) Ratatouille
- 3. What is the name of the French dish consisting of fish stew?
A) Croissant
B) Daube
C) Raclette
D) Bouillabaisse
- 4. Which French dessert is made with layers of puff pastry and cream or custard?
A) Mille-feuille
B) Crème Brûlée
C) Pain au Chocolat
D) Tarte Tatin
- 5. Which French dish features slow-cooked white beans with pork or duck?
A) Ratatouille
B) Blanquette de Veau
C) Coq au Vin
D) Cassoulet
- 6. What is the dish consisting of chicken cooked in wine, typically red wine with mushroom and onions called?
A) Blanquette de Veau
B) Escargot
C) Coq au Vin
D) Cassoulet
- 7. Which French dessert consists of a soft custard topped with a layer of hard caramel?
A) Île Flottante
B) Profiteroles
C) Pain Perdu
D) Crème Brûlée
- 8. What classic French dish is made with layers of potatoes, reblochon cheese, lardons, and onions?
A) Tartiflette
B) Confit de Canard
C) Escargot
D) Moules Marinière
- 9. Which French seafood dish is prepared with mussels steamed in white wine and garlic?
A) Blanquette de Veau
B) Bouillabaisse
C) Moules Marinière
D) Ratatouille
- 10. Which French white wine sauce is made from reduced cream, tarragon, shallots, and white wine vinegar?
A) Sauce au Poivre
B) Hollandaise
C) Velouté
D) Béarnaise
- 11. What is the French dish consisting of braised veal in a white creamy sauce called?
A) Moules Marinière
B) Tartiflette
C) Confit de Canard
D) Blanquette de Veau
- 12. Which French dessert is a light foam meringue floating on crème anglaise?
A) Madeleines
B) Profiteroles
C) Île Flottante
D) Tarte Tatin
- 13. What is the traditional French dish made with layers of caramelized apples and puff pastry served upside-down?
A) Mille-feuille
B) Quiche Lorraine
C) Tarte Tatin
D) Crème Brûlée
- 14. What French delicacy is a flambéed dessert that combines oranges, sugar, a liqueur, and sometimes banana?
A) Crêpes Suzette
B) Île Flottante
C) Madeleines
D) Profiteroles
- 15. What is the French dish that originated in Alsace and consists of thin dough topped with crème fraiche, onions, and bacon?
A) Confit de Canard
B) Bouillabaisse
C) Tarte Flambée
D) Moules Marinière
- 16. What is the French dish made with layers of ham and cheese sandwiched between slices of bread, coated in egg and pan-fried?
A) Bouillabaisse
B) Croque Monsieur
C) Cassoulet
D) Quiche Lorraine
- 17. What is the French dish consisting of baked fennel bulbs in béchamel sauce, topped with cheese and breadcrumbs called?
A) Bouillabaisse
B) Ratatouille
C) Gratin de Fenouil
D) Cassoulet
- 18. What is the traditional French dessert made with layered sponge cake, chocolate, coffee, and mascarpone cheese?
A) Tiramisu
B) Crème Brûlée
C) Tarte Tatin
D) Île Flottante
- 19. What is the popular French dish made with layers of thin-sliced potatoes, cream, and cheese, often topped with gratin breading?
A) Moules Marinière
B) Cassoulet
C) Confit de Canard
D) Gratin Dauphinois
- 20. In which French region is the dish cassoulet traditionally from?
A) Provence
B) Bordeaux
C) Occitanie
D) Normandy
- 21. Which popular French pastry is known for its flaky layers and buttery taste?
A) Éclair
B) Canelé
C) Palmier
D) Croissant
- 22. What is the name of the dish that consists of stewed vegetables including eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers?
A) Ratatouille
B) Cassoulet
C) Confit de canard
D) Boeuf bourguignon
- 23. Which classic French dish features a whole roasted chicken served with garlic and herb sauce?
A) Coq au vin
B) Bouillabaisse
C) Poulet rôti
D) Daube
A) Frog legs
B) Raw fish
C) Cooked snails
D) Duck liver
A) Duck liver
B) Octopus tentacles
C) Fish eggs
D) Pig stomach
- 26. What is a traditional French dish known for its raw marinated seafood?
A) Rougail saucisse
B) Pissaladière
C) Ceviche
D) Pissalat
- 27. Which French cuisine is a combination of raw beef or horse meat served with onions, capers, and seasonings?
A) Bouillabaisse
B) Coq au Vin
C) Steak tartare
D) Boeuf bourguignon
- 28. What is the name of the traditional French dish that is a mixture of mashed potatoes and cream served in a special device?
A) Aligot
B) Pommes Anna
C) Gratin Dauphinois
D) Pommes Purée
- 29. Which French dessert consists of cream puffs stacked in a cone and covered in caramel?
A) Mille-feuille
B) Tarte Tatin
C) Éclair
D) Croquembouche
- 30. What is the traditional French bread made with a crusty exterior and soft interior?
A) Pain de Campagne
B) Brioche
C) Baguette
D) Croissant
- 31. What is the name of the French soup that consists of onions and beef stock, topped with bread and melted cheese?
A) Lobster Bisque
B) French Onion Soup
C) Bouillabaisse
D) Potage Parmentier
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