Africa Trivia

'Melktert' is a traditional dessert in South Africa. What spice is usually sprinkled on top of this traditional treat?

• Nutmeg

• Cinnamon

• Cloves

• Saffron

Boerewors' is a must at any South African barbecue. What does the word 'boer' mean?

• Farmer

• Peasant

• Businessman

• Goat

What is Bobotie?

• A rare type of marsupial

• Yellow Rice

• Spiced, shredded vegetable with fish

• Spiced, minced meat with eggs

What is a popular savoury dish at most South African barbecues?

• bab & sous

• guinea pig

• bobotie

• hamburgers

Pickled fish is eaten all year round in South Africa but is traditionally eaten during a holiday. Which holiday?

• Christmas

• New Years

• Easter

• Ramadan

What is avocado ritz?

• Avocado halved and then filled with prawns and seafood sauce

• Avocado halved and then filled with cream and sugar

• Avocado halved and then filled with minced, spiced beef

• Avocado halved and then filled with tomatoes and okra

What type of dried meat (Biltong), similar to jerky is a favorite of most South Africans?

• Pork

• Chicken

• Fish

• Beef and game

Ethiopia was the first country to cultivate which popular consumable?

• Corn

• Coffee

• Wheat

• Tea

When this tropical African fruit is eaten, anything bitter or sour tastes sweet.

• Miracle Fruit

• Cassava

• Goji berry

• Jojobo

A pod vegetable that originated in Africa (Egypt)

that is common in southern U.S. cuisine

• Pea

• Okra

• Peanut

• Cassava