Question 1 of 5
Borscht is a culinary icon. Which country is officially recognized by UNESCO for its borscht-making culture?
Ukraine
Poland
Russia
Lithuania
That's right! In 2022, UNESCO added Ukrainian borscht culture to its heritage list.
Not quite! The correct answer is Ukraine.
Question 2 of 5
The signature deep red color of classic borscht comes from which key ingredient?
Beetroot
Tomato
Red Cabbage
Pomegranate
Absolutely! Beetroot is the heart and soul of traditional Ukrainian borscht.
Not exactly! The correct answer is Beetroot.
Question 3 of 5
While red borscht is famous, a popular summertime version is green. What gives "green borscht" its distinctive color?
Spinach
Sorrel
Kale
Green Bell Peppers
Correct! Green borscht gets its color from sorrel leaves.
Not quite! The correct answer is Sorrel.
Question 4 of 5
What is traditionally served alongside a hearty bowl of Ukrainian borscht?
Naan bread
Cornbread
Pampushky
Baguette
Perfect! Pampushky are the classic companion for borscht.
Not this time! The correct answer is Pampushky.
Question 5 of 5
Beyond red and green, there's also "white borscht." What is its base typically made from?
Sour cream
Potatoes
Fermented rye flour (zakvas)
Cauliflower puree
You got it! White borscht is based on a fermented rye flour starter.
Oops! The correct answer is Fermented rye flour.
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Question 1 of 5
Borscht is a culinary icon. Which country is officially recognized by UNESCO for its borscht-making culture?
Ukraine
Poland
Russia
Lithuania
That's right! In 2022, UNESCO added Ukrainian borscht culture to its heritage list.
Not quite! The correct answer is Ukraine.
Question 2 of 5
The signature deep red color of classic borscht comes from which key ingredient?
Beetroot
Tomato
Red Cabbage
Pomegranate
Absolutely! Beetroot is the heart and soul of traditional Ukrainian borscht.
Not exactly! The correct answer is Beetroot.
Question 3 of 5
While red borscht is famous, a popular summertime version is green. What gives "green borscht" its distinctive color?
Spinach
Sorrel
Kale
Green Bell Peppers
Correct! Green borscht gets its color from sorrel leaves.
Not quite! The correct answer is Sorrel.
Question 4 of 5
What is traditionally served alongside a hearty bowl of Ukrainian borscht?
Naan bread
Cornbread
Pampushky
Baguette
Perfect! Pampushky are the classic companion for borscht.
Not this time! The correct answer is Pampushky.
Question 5 of 5
Beyond red and green, there's also "white borscht." What is its base typically made from?
Sour cream
Potatoes
Fermented rye flour (zakvas)
Cauliflower puree
You got it! White borscht is based on a fermented rye flour starter.
Oops! The correct answer is Fermented rye flour.
Link copied to clipboard!
