Anyone Who Matches These Foods To The Country They're From Is Actually A Food Genius

Food is something we can't live without - literally. Besides the whole 'necessary for survival' thing, we love experimenting with it all the time. That's why we hear about stuff like Hot Cheeto-flavored ice cream and rainbow-colored bagels pretty much every other day. Some of us fancy ourselves 'foodies', others think of themselves as perpetually hungry people. Maybe some of us are both, nothing wrong with that either.

No matter what we call ourselves, we all have our own special love for food. But do we know food as well as we think we do? Just because we eat something a lot doesn't mean we know about it. (Do any of us really actually know what goes into the soup we get from that one hole in the wall place?) It's not like restaurants quiz us on the origins of whatever we order, right? That'd be a little odd.

If we really claim to know and love food, then we should be able to name the countries all of these iconic foods came from! Most of these are going to stump us, but don't feel bad. We all can't be true food lovers. Food will always be there for us either way.

Question 1

Fried breadstick

These are basically what they sound like - deep fried strips of dough. People often eat these for breakfast, or a snack for basically any time of day. They can be eaten as a side dish to other foods (savory) or dipped in condensed milk. In some places, meat is stuffed into the fried bread and fry it two times. Fried breadsticks have a variety of different names and are eaten and prepared in different ways depending on the country.

Question 2

Popsicles

Who doesn't love popsicles on a hot day? There's plenty of places on Earth that get really hot but only one can be where popsicles came from. If you don't fancy going out to stores to buy them, you can custom make your own popsicles at home. You can add fruit chunks and whatever else you want to them. Popsicles, like many things, were made by accident. Someone left their soda and a stirring stick outside overnight and come morning, a popsicle was formed.

Question 3

Nutella

Whether or not we should be eating it for breakfast aside, so many of us love Nutella on toast in the mornings. The first time 'Nutella' was a thing was back in World War II, in Italy. There wasn't much chocolate in supply, so a particular man decided to make chocolate spread to make the chocolate last longer. Hazelnuts happened to be in abundant supply in his town, which helped in making chocolate last longer. They're also high in unsaturated fats!

Question 4

Popcorn

Popcorn is essential for watching movies, but is a favourite snack of many people otherwise. It's relatively easy to make whether you have a microwavable bag or want to pop it using a pot on a stove. When you don't add any salt, butter, sugar or other calorie dense flavorings to it, it's surprisingly good for you - it has fibre and various vitamins. Of course, it's kind of like eating styrofoam if you don't add any flavor to it.

Question 5

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is one of the most versatile cakes out there - there's a flavor to suit almost every taste there is. If you're more into fruit flavors, it comes in strawberry, lemon or even key lime. Otherwise, chocolate, pumpkin and fudge are also options. Besides the main filling layer (eggs, vanilla, cream cheese and whatever other flavoring), cheesecakes often have a crushed cookie or graham cracker layer on the bottom. Cheesecake actually comes in two forms today - baked and unbaked.

Question 6

Mousse

We're not talking about the big hairy animals with antlers, we're talking about the food. Did you know that mousses can be either savory or sweet? There's the traditional dessert ones made of whipped cream or whipped egg whites with fruit or vanilla that are served cold. Then you have the savory mousses that are made from meat, cheeses or vegetables that are often served hot. You could have mousse for basically every meal of the day - it pretty much has it all!

Question 7

Chowder

Chowder after coming inside on a rainy day just can't be beat. One of the more popular versions is seafood chowder, containing salmon, cod or other fish, with a variety of vegetables. If you're vegetarian or aren't really a fan of fish, there's also chowders that are made with potatoes, corn, onions and milk. One especially popular way of serving it is in bread bowls - it makes it extra delicious and there's no bowls to clean up after eating!

Question 8

Donuts

Donuts are one of the best casual desserts out there - they're cheap, you can take them on the go and you can eat them with just one hand. If you're not quite hungry enough for a whole donut, donut holes are your friend. Just as convenient to eat as actual donuts but even cheaper and smaller. You could probably eat a different kind of donut every day for an entire year, if not more. That's how many kinds of donuts are out there!

Question 9

Jelly beans

Tiny and especially popular around Easter, jelly beans are a favorite candy for both kids and adults. Unlike the name might lead you to believe, jelly beans don't actually have any gelatin in them. Instead, they're made mostly of sugar - more specifically, they're made of sugar, corn syrup, starch, pectin and salt. There's even gross flavored jelly beans you can prank your friends with - vomit and earwax flavoring doesn't appeal to anybody. Or at least it shouldn't, we hope.

Question 10

Yogurt

Yogurt is great for you - it has calcium and probiotics! Of course not all yogurt is the same - there are yogurts out there that have as much sugar as pudding or other similar desserts. It doesn't only have to come from cows - it can come from goat's milk or even water buffalo milk. Heating of the milk before hand to high temperatures prevents curds from forming. Curds are good in your poutine, but definitely not something you want in your yogurt.

Question 11

Tofu

Tofu is pretty much a staple for all the vegetarians and vegans out there. It's a good source of protein and there's so many different ways you can use it - it can be used in both meals and desserts. It doesn't have to be bland and tasteless! Tofu is formed from curds that came from soy milk that are then pressed to form tofu. There's even a bunch of different textures from soft to extra firm. Best of all, it's cheap!

Question 12

Guacamole

There's so many different ways to prepare guacamole that there's bound to be at least one way that you like. At the most basic, guacamole is mashed up avocados and some salt. Most of the time, people like adding a lot other additions to the mix, like tomatos, cilantro, lemon or even pepper. You can use it as a dip for your chips or even on some toast. Just don't leave it out too long - that's when it turns brown and pretty gross.

Question 13

Ice cream

Ice cream is basically everybody's favourite summer time treat. Whether it's from ice cream trucks or from your own freezer, everyone finds their own different way to enjoy ice cream. For some people, that's adding sprinkles and any topping they can find under the sun. Some people like eating from cones and others like eating from those little ice cream cups. If you're feeling particularly lazy about going outside, you can even make your own ice cream with stuff you probably already have at home.

Question 14

Waffles

Waffles are one of the best breakfast foods out there, they're definitely not just a replacement for pancakes. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, it's hard not to love waffles. You can add basically any fruit you want to them alongside syrup and powdered sugar. You can even mix chocolate into the batter! In some places, waffles are served a street food. For example, egg waffles are a popular street food snack in Hong Kong and Macau.

Question 15

Chili

Whether you have a fascination for spicy food or you want to warm up after a brutal winter day outside, chili is the best of both worlds. Made with chili peppers, beans, salt, tomatoes and meat, chili is just as filling as it is hot. If you're not so much a fan of meat, vegetarian chili is also an option. If you're worried about your red meat intake, white chili also exists - it's made with chicken and white beans!

Question 16

Paella

Paella is a rice dish (risotto) that usually contains seafood like shrimps and squids. It can also contain other meats like chicken or even rabbit. There's a little controversy regarding the method of how one should cook paella, but in general, most agree that you should use short grain rice to absorb more flavor and not to stir when you've got everything set in the pan. Stirring disrupts the crunchy layer of rice that should form during the whole cooking process.

Question 17

Fondue

Fondue, in the most traditional sense, is dipping bread into a communal pot of melted cheese (also containing wine and seasoning) with long stemmed forks. It's been since generalized to other cases where food is dipped into a shared pot. For example, chocolate fondue seems to be popular - fruits like strawberries or bananas are dipped into a pot of melted chocolate. There is even fondue for cooking pieces of meat inside a shared pot of hot oil or even broth.

Question 18

Kimchi

Kimchi is a dish made of salted and fermented vegetables along with other seasonings. Most commonly, cabbages, radishes, chili powder, scallions, garlic and ginger are used. Kimchi not only tastes great, but it is also rich in vitamins and lactobacilli - an important bacteria in our digestive system that can also be found in other fermented foods and yogurts. If spicy kimchi is too much for you to handle, white kimchi lacking spices also exists, most commonly used in cold dishes.

Question 19

Cinnamon roll

These gooey, warm and sweet treats are a staple dessert in many households. Even though it's so delicious, the ingredients list is pretty short - just cinnamon, sugar, flour, butter, yeast and icing. Other common additions are raisins or chocolate chips. If you don't have the time to be making them from scratch, the dough comes packaged in tins so that all you need to do is cut the dough into pieces and pop it into the oven. Some people even bake them in orange peels to give them extra flavor.

Question 20

Chicken rice

Even though this dish might look simple, it's an official national dish of one particular country. The name pretty much describes it all - soy sauce or roasted chicken that's been boiled or steamed that's served with rice and cucumber. The sauces that help make this dish what it is are soy sauce or chili with garlic and pounded ginger. This dish is so popular that you don't even need to go to a restaurant to get it - it's also sold commonly as a street food.

Question 21

Marzipan

Marzipan is a confection that comes in many different shapes and is made of sugar, honey or almond meal. It's almost like edible clay - you can shape it into just about anything - fruit, small animals or whatever pattern you want. There's a wide variety of sweets you can make with it, from making chocolate covered marzipan to using it as an ingredient in cakes. There are several DIY recipes for marzipan if it isn't readily available where you re. Another bonus about marzipan - it has vitamins in it.

Question 22

Pierogi

Perogies are dumplings that can be either savory or sweet. Common fillings include potato, various meats, egg, cheese, onions, or even fruit. The dough used in making perogies is pretty simple - just some flour and water, maybe an egg. Sometimes even mashed potato is added to the dumpling wrap. Typically, they're boiled but frying them is quickly becoming another popular way of preparing them. Things that are put on top of these dumplings are melted butter, sour cream or fried onions.

Question 23

Piri piri chicken

The piri piri in piri piri chicken refers to the very hot peppers this dish is made with. In addition to peppers, this dish is also made with coconut milk, lime, garlic, peanut sauce and a large blend of spices. Piri piri chicken is a good way to get your protein into your food servings without having to worry too much about calories. The hot chili peppers in it are also good for reducing the bad cholesterol in your body.

Question 24

Spicy shrimp soup

If you love spicy food and seafood, spicy shrimp soup is the perfect menu item for you. As fragrant as it is tasty, spicy shrimp soup (also known as tom yum goon) is made with lemon grass, chili, lime leaves, shallots, fish sauce, prawns and mushrooms. The prawns are placed in the soup after it has boiled. This sour and spicy dish is refreshing and can fit in almost any dinner menu - it goes well with both rice and noodles.

Question 25

Butterscotch

Made with brown sugar, butter, cream, vanilla and salt, butterscotch is a popular confection used in candies, puddings, ice cream and even cake. It might be old, but it's certainly not out of fashion. It's better than chocolate in some cases, since it doesn't have the same problem of melting in warmer temperatures. In the past, molasses was used either in addition or as a replacement to sugar. It's also possible to make your own butterscotch at home in relatively few steps.

Question 26

Apple strudel

Sort of like a mini apple pie, but better. Apple strudels are a little pastry jacket (or crust) filled with grated apple filling, sugar, cinnamon and raisins. Powdered sugar is often added on top, and sometimes whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. The pastry jacket can be bought pre-made but also made with fairly simple ingredients. The receipt varies, but generally, the pastry jacket contains flour, butter and salt. What's a good dessert without a good accompanying drink? Apple strudels are often served alongside coffee or tea.

Question 27

Macarons

Don't mistake these for macaroons (those are also a tasty dessert, but a different thing entirely.) Macarons are a meringue based cookie, made with a various amount of ingredients - egg whites, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond powder and of course, food coloring. These tasty little cookies have a reputation for being difficult to bake - the outside should be crispy, while the inside should be soft and chewy. Some people claim that you should age your egg whites to reduce moisture and get better results in your macarons.

Question 28

Cappuccino

Cappuccinos are one of the most popular caffeinated beverages out there. They're a little more difficult to make than your average drink, but they're still well loved nonetheless. It's an espresso based drink with double espresso , hot milk and steamed milk foam. A lot of the time, chocolate or cinnamon powder is used to add flavor to the drink. For a richer drink, some people like to use cream instead of milk. In some parts of the world, cappuccinos are consumed alongside breakfast or a pastry.

Question 29

Trifle

Trifle is a dessert that is made with fruit, ladyfinger biscuits, wine and custard. Some varieties are also made with jelly layers. If wine isn't so much your thing, ginger ale or fruit juice are good substitutes. If you've ever struggled with being healthy but also wanting dessert, trifle could help with that. While it's not the healthiest thing out there (considering the custard and cream), it has a generous helping of fruit. Most desserts don't contain a significant amount of vitamins and minerals.

Question 30

Lassi

Lassi is a yogurt based drink that can be sweet OR savory, unlike the yogurt drinks one might find at the grocery store. Generally, it's made with yogurt, water, spices and fruit. If you want it to be sweet, add sugar. For a more savory lassi, add ground cumin. If you've been feeling a little adventurous lately, lassi is both different from your traditional yogurt drink and easy to make at home. You can basically just throw all the ingredients into a blender.

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