Middle Eastern Tastes: Can You Identify the Countries Behind These Savory Dishes?

This is a quiz that tests your knowledge about traditional Middle Eastern dishes and their countries of origin. The quiz consists of 10 questions, each providing four options and asking for the correct country associated with the given savory dish. So, put your culinary knowledge to the test and see if you can correctly identify the countries behind these delectable savory dishes from the Middle East.

• Which country is famous for its national dish called hummus?

  • Egypt

  • Lebanon

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Jordan

• Shawarma, a popular street food, originated in:

  • Turkey

  • Iran

  • Syria

  • Israel

• Falafel, a deep-fried ball made from ground chickpeas, is a traditional food in:

  • Iraq

  • Kuwait

  • Palestine

  • Yemen

• Tabbouleh, a wholesome salad made with bulgur, parsley, and tomatoes, is native to:

  • Iraq

  • Lebanon

  • Iran

  • Saudi Arabia

• Baklava, a sweet pastry with layers of filo pastry and nuts, is commonly associated with:

  • Egypt

  • Turkey

  • Jordan

  • Yemen

• Mansaf, a traditional dish made of lamb cooked in fermented dried yogurt, is a delicacy in:

  • Morocco

  • Oman

  • Iraq

  • Jordan

• Kebabs, skewered and grilled meat, have their roots in:

  • Iran

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Egypt

  • Afghanistan

• Shawarma, a slow-roasted meat dish commonly found in sandwiches, is beloved in:

  • UAE

  • Bahrain

  • Qatar

  • Lebanon

• Which country is known for its traditional dish called kibbeh?

  • Palestine

  • Lebanon

  • Egypt

  • Kuwait

• Dolma, a dish made of stuffed vegetables like grape leaves or bell peppers, is a specialty of:

  • Greece

  • Iran

  • Turkey

  • Egypt

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