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How Much Do You Know About Irish Food?

Do you know your coddle from your colcannon?

Nov 9th 2015, 6:20 PM 13,655 Views 8 Comments

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An easy one to start with. What county is home to the blaa?
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Wexford
Waterford

Cork
Which of the following is listed as an ingredient in Clonakilty Black Pudding?
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"Beef Plasma"
"Dried Blood"

"Bovine Haemoglobin"
"Spiced Blood"
The 'sloppy foley' is a Cork delicacy. But what is it exactly?
Mince served in a soft bap
A legendary chicken tikka roll

Cheese, chips and taco sauce served in a wrap
What's the difference between red cheddar and white cheddar?
Red cheddar is infused with carrot and beetroot flavouring.
Red cheddar contains port wine, which explains the flavour and colouring.

There is no difference -- red cheddar is literally just white cheddar with food dye ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Speaking of Irish cheeses, which of the following is NOT an Irish cheese?
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Tipperary Brie
Imokilly Regato

Gubbeen
Ballycotton Gouda
Which town is famous for its oysters?
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Ardmore
Carlingford

Lahinch
What's the official recipe of an Irish coffee?
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Coffee, Bailey's, whiskey and milk
Coffee, whiskey, sugar and cream

Coffee liqueur, whiskey, milk and cream
If you were eating 'crubeens', you would be eating...
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Pudding made from sheep stomach
Pig's heart and liver minced together

Boiled pigs' feet
What is colcannon?
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A type of Irish stew
Boiled sausages, bacon and potatoes

Mashed potato, cabbage/kale and parsley
Finally, which of the following is NOT a crisp brand?
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Banshee Bones
Burger Bites

Hot Rings
Wheelies
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