Greek Food Vocabulary

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Instructions: Explore the vocabulary of Greek cuisine, from moussaka to baklava

1.
In Greek cuisine, what is 'moussaka'?
A
A grilled meat platter
B
A layered casserole of eggplant, minced meat, and bechamel sauce
C
A yogurt dip
D
A type of salad
2.
What is 'tzatziki' in Greek food?
A
A type of bread
B
A meat dish
C
A creamy dip or sauce made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs
D
A type of cheese
3.
What does 'souvlaki' refer to in Greek cuisine?
A
A fish stew
B
A baked pasta dish
C
Small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer
D
A type of salad
4.
In Greek food, what is 'spanakopita'?
A
A savory pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough
B
A meat pie
C
A bean soup
D
A potato casserole
5.
What is 'baklava' in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine?
A
A type of bread
B
A sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo filled with chopped nuts and soaked in honey syrup
C
A savory pie
D
A meat dish
6.
What does 'gyro' (or 'gyros') literally mean in Greek?
A
Meat wrap
B
Round plate
C
Circle bread
D
Turn or revolution — referring to meat cooked on a rotating vertical spit
7.
In Greek cuisine, what is 'dolmades' (or 'dolma')?
A
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat
B
A type of soup
C
A cheese dish
D
A grilled fish
8.
What is 'feta' in Greek food?
A
A salad dressing
B
A grilled meat
C
A type of bread
D
A brined white cheese traditionally made from sheep's milk
9.
What does 'horiatiki' mean in Greek cuisine?
A
Coastal recipe
B
Village-style — the traditional Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta
C
City-style
D
Mountain dish
10.
In Greek food, what is 'pastitsio'?
A
A grilled sandwich
B
A baked pasta dish with layers of tubular pasta, meat sauce, and bechamel
C
A cold appetizer
D
A type of pastry
11.
What is 'ouzo' in Greek culture?
A
A type of wine
B
A type of cheese
C
An anise-flavored aperitif spirit that turns milky white when water is added
D
A coffee drink
12.
What does 'meze' (or 'mezedes') refer to in Greek dining?
A
The main course
B
A dessert platter
C
A selection of small dishes served as appetizers or snacks with drinks
D
A soup course
13.
In Greek cuisine, what is 'avgolemono'?
A
A yogurt dish
B
An eggplant dip
C
A lemon dessert
D
A sauce or soup made from eggs and lemon, often with chicken broth
14.
What is 'loukoumades' in Greek food?
A
A type of pasta
B
A meat stew
C
Small fried dough balls drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon
D
A type of cookie
15.
What does 'phyllo' (or 'filo') mean in Greek?
A
Layer
B
Filling
C
Dough
D
Leaf — referring to paper-thin sheets of dough used in pastries

Answer Key

Question 1

B. A layered casserole of eggplant, minced meat, and bechamel sauce

Question 2

C. A creamy dip or sauce made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs

Question 3

C. Small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer

Question 4

A. A savory pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough

Question 5

B. A sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo filled with chopped nuts and soaked in honey syrup

Question 6

D. Turn or revolution — referring to meat cooked on a rotating vertical spit

Question 7

A. Grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat

Question 8

D. A brined white cheese traditionally made from sheep's milk

Question 9

B. Village-style — the traditional Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta

Question 10

B. A baked pasta dish with layers of tubular pasta, meat sauce, and bechamel

Question 11

C. An anise-flavored aperitif spirit that turns milky white when water is added

Question 12

C. A selection of small dishes served as appetizers or snacks with drinks

Question 13

D. A sauce or soup made from eggs and lemon, often with chicken broth

Question 14

C. Small fried dough balls drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon

Question 15

D. Leaf — referring to paper-thin sheets of dough used in pastries

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