What Kind of Cuisine Are You?

Bri O.

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About This Quiz

Are you open to trying new dishes or do you prefer to stick with what you know? Can your stomach handle anything or is it a bit sensitive? Are you willing to cook an involved multi-step meal or do you prefer to go with basic recipes and simple ingredients?

Our cooking and food preferences can say a lot about our favorite cuisines and who we are as people. From one place to the next, cultures and social norms as well as favorite ingredients and recipes can change drastically. The main takeaway is that food is as diverse and unique as people are, no matter where you are in the world.

Within the U.S. alone, there are more than six different styles of cooking and cuisines. So it's easy to imagine just how varied the cuisines of the world might be. From Mexico to Japan and Australia to Iceland, there's no telling the number of cultures and cuisines influencing and shaping the people who live there. There are likely many cuisines we have yet to discover within the forests of the Amazon or the bushlands of Tanzania or the African savanna, and we'll match your personality to one of the world's most delicious and invaluable cuisines.

How often do you feel "salty" about the actions of others?

I'm not a big fan of people, so they make me feel "salty" quite often.

I'm not sure I understand how someone can feel "salty."
About as much as anyone else.

I don't get "salty."

Have you found somewhere that feels like "home"?

Yeah, where I grew up or went to school (in the U.S.).

I can feel at "home" anywhere under the right circumstances, but there's no where specific that I could settle and call "home."
I feel at home in an area of Latin America.

I feel at home somewhere in Europe.

From mild to tear-inducingly hot, how hot do you like your food?

Mild.

Somewhere in the middle.
Tear-inducing hot.

A bit hotter than mild.

Do you know how to cook?

That depends on what you call cooking.

I'm a pretty good good.
I know some basic recipes and techniques.

I know my way around a kitchen, yeah.

What spice can you not live without?

Salt.

Turmeric.
Chili powder.

Garlic.

How often do you travel?

I don't have time for much traveling unless it's work related.

I'm a frequent flyer: I love traveling!
I travel from one place to the next as often as I can.

I travel around the region surrounding my home, but don't often go far beyond that.

Which of these foods is your favorite?

French fries.

Egg rolls.
Burritos.

Pizza.

How do you feel about carbs?

I have a love-hate relationship with carbs.

I don't feel one way or the other about carbs.
They're easy enough to avoid when I want to.

I love my favorite foods, most of which happen to have carbs, so I guess I love carbs.

Do you have a sensitive stomach?

My digestive tract is a mess pretty much 365 days a year.

Yes, I have to watch what I eat.
Only when I'm nervous or stressed.

Not that I've noticed.

What type of restaurant did you last visit?

A place that serves typical American fare.

A Chinese restaurant.
A Mexican restaurant.

An Italian restaurant.

What is essential to a main course?

MEAT.

A delicious sauce.
Two side dishes.

Some sort of bread, wheat, or grain.

What sauce is your favorite?

Barbecue sauce.

Soy sauce.
Sweet chili sauce.

Marinara sauce.

It's 2:00 a.m. and you and your friends are in need of a quick bite, where do you go?

Somewhere I can get some good fries.

Somewhere with sesame chicken on the menu.
A burrito joint.

My kitchen where I whip up some sauce and noodles within minutes.

Are you a fan of deep-fried foods?

Who isn't?

For the most part.
Only a few certain foods.

No.

If you had to choose, what would be the only thing you could eat for two weeks straight?

Bread.

Rice.
Beans.

Plain pasta.

You're hosting a dinner for 12 people in total, what do you serve?

I'd hire a caterer and let them decide.

Some sort of wonton and noodle dish.
A buffet style taco and salad bar.

Garlic shrimp linguine.

Which of the following do you like the least?

Corn dogs.

Chop suey.
Tamales.

Spaghetti.

If you needed to make yourself a quick meal, what would you cook?

Grilled cheese and tomato soup.

White rice and vegetables with sauce.
Rice and beans.

Pasta and sauce.

Which dessert is your favorite?

Brownies.

Mooncake.
Flan.

Ice cream.

Which vegetable you can't you live without?

Potato.

Pea.
Corn.

Tomato.

What kind of palate do you have?

I have an average palate.

I have a unique palate.
I have an inexperienced palate.

I have a sophisticated palate.

Are dairy products a staple in your diet?

Yes, I'm not sure what I'd do without dairy products.

No, not at all.
Dairy is in few dishes.

Kind of, but there are decent substitutes.

How do you feel about rice?

It's pretty boring and bland.

Rice is an amazing, versatile ingredient.
I appreciate it, but there's not much that can be done with it.

I don't eat rice much.

Have you ever made your own noodles or pasta?

Nope, never even considered it.

I've made egg noodles.
I'm open to it, but I don't eat much of either.

Yes, I'm not too bad at it.

How would others describe you?

They'd say that I'm friendly.

They'd say that I'm quick witted.
They'd say that I'm spirited.

They'd say that I'm imaginative.

If you had to learn a new language, which would you choose?

French.

Mandarin.
Spanish.

Italian.

Which appetizer is your favorite?

Onion rings.

Pot stickers.
Chips and salsa or guacamole.

Garlic bread.

How do you feel about garlic?

It's a staple in my diet.

I could live without it.
I don't use it much.

You can never have enough garlic.

What would you drink with your favorite dinner?

Beer.

Wine.
Tequila.

Amaretto.

If you could travel to any of the following places free of charge, where would you choose?

Canada.

China.
Mexico.

Italy.

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