Quiz: What Unique Food Should You Try?

What unique food from The Guardian should you try?

The Guardian is full of unique foods: cultural fusions, futuristic genetic engineering, localized fresh ingredients, and increased technological efficiency. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I enjoyed doing the background research for this book!

Of all the unique foods in The Guardian, which should you sample? Take this quiz to find out!

1. What future food innovation sounds most intriguing to you?

Pigeon tortelli, picture I took in Tuscany, Italy

A. Fusing different cultures together to create new dishes

B. Doing more with less; creating something delicious with few resources

C. Using genetic engineering to optimize ingredients

D. Bringing traditional dishes into the modern age without losing their heart

2. What do you love most about good food?

A. It’s warm and comforting

B. It brings people together

C. It’s high-quality

D. It uses seasonal ingredients

3. What’s your favorite flavor profile?

A. Carby, cheesy, and hearty

B. Gamey and buttery

C. Soy sauce: salty, umami, and sweet

D. Ginger: peppery and warm

4. What’s your food vibe?

A. Homey and cozy

B. Resourceful and unwasteful

C. Innovative and scientific

D. Luxurious and fresh

Answer Key

Mostly As: You should try a fusion of Western European and Middle Eastern cuisine, like falafel crepes or Tharid stew with spaetzle and gougeres. Found in Iliya’s home village, these innovative fusions combine carb-heavy ingredients for a satisfying and hearty meal.

Mostly Bs: You should try a dish inspired by Bedouin cuisine: lamb presented with nearly all its parts atop a large pot of aromatic grains. Found in the desert village of Ziya, this dish makes clever use of available resources and brings the community together.

Mostly Cs: You should try genetically engineered otoro blue-fin tuna with soy sauce and green onion. This Toyosoni dish is inspired by Japanese cuisine with a futuristic twist. As climate change and over-fishing might presumably decrease supply, genetic engineering could be used to meet demand and preserve the availability of rare and delicious fish.

Mostly Ds: You should try hot pot of lobster and Kobe beef with autumnal seasonal vegetables (kabocha and taro root) in a ginger-flavored broth. This Toyosoni dish is inspired by seasonal hot pot dishes in traditional Kyoto kaiseki meals. The top-shelf, luxurious ingredients are chosen to wow the Toyosoni corporate audience.