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Greek Food Trivia

From drowning everything in honey and olive oil to shouting 'Opa!' at flaming cheese, prove you're more than just a pita-wrapping amateur.

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Which of these dishes would be out of place if you ordered a traditional seafood meze: grilled prawns or roast lamb?

Roast lamb

What specific citrus fruit is commonly used to add a bright, acidic balance to the sweet honey syrup poured over baklava?

Lemon

Because it lacks 'red blood,' what shellfish is traditionally permitted during Greek Orthodox fasts and commonly served in pasta or saganaki?

Shrimp

Translating to "love of strangers," what is the traditional Greek concept of hospitality that often results in guests receiving free treats after a meal?

Filoxenia

What traditional Greek dessert consists of a creamy semolina custard baked between layers of phyllo pastry and soaked in a sweet syrup?

Galaktoboureko