You can test your knowledge of these culinary treasures in our winter vegetable quiz. The most well-known include cabbage, turnips, roots, tubers, onions and leeks. Have fun with the quiz!
Winter vegetables are healthy, delicious and versatile. But how much do you know about these seasonal delicacies? Test your knowledge in our winter vegetable quiz and find out exciting facts about cabbage, turnips, roots and more.
Quiz questions
Winter vegetables have a long tradition in German cuisine. In the past, there were neither refrigerators nor preserves, so people had to preserve the vegetables they harvested in summer and fall. By preserving, pickling, drying or fermenting, many specialties were created that are still popular today, such as sauerkraut and red cabbage or pickled pumpkin. Fortunately, there were and still are foods that can be harvested in winter and bring fresh vitamins to the table – winter vegetables.
Winter vegetables are characterized by their robustness and long shelf life. Winter vegetables usually have a high content of vitamins, minerals and fiber, which strengthen the immune system and aid digestion. They also often contain mustard oils, which have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. In the winter vegetable quiz, you will have to answer a few questions about this.
There are many different types of winter vegetables, which vary according to region and taste. The best known include cabbage, turnips, roots, tubers, onions and leeks. But they also include pumpkin, celery, parsnips, salsify, Jerusalem artichokes and Brussels sprouts. Winter vegetables can be prepared raw, boiled, roasted, steamed or baked. It goes well with meat, fish, cheese or can simply be prepared as a vegan dish. Why does kale need to be frozen? What does caraway have to do with cabbage dishes and which country is the world champion in growing spinach?
You can test your knowledge of these culinary treasures in our winter vegetable quiz. Have fun solving the puzzle!
15. December 25, 12:30 – Isabell Slisz
