Belacan - Fermented Shrimp Paste - Exam
  • 1. What is belacan?
A) Pickled vegetables
B) Sweet soy sauce
C) Spicy chili sauce
D) Fermented shrimp paste
  • 2. Which country is belacan traditionally used in cooking?
A) Italy
B) Japan
C) Malaysia
D) Brazil
  • 3. What role does belacan play in Malaysian cuisine?
A) Adds sweetness to dishes
B) Adds umami flavor to dishes
C) Adds sourness to dishes
D) Adds bitterness to dishes
  • 4. How can the intense aroma of belacan be toned down in a dish?
A) Cooking it with other ingredients over low heat
B) Adding more belacan for extra flavor
C) Skipping other spices in the dish
D) Serving it raw on the side
  • 5. Which dish commonly features belacan as a key ingredient?
A) Pineapple Fried Rice
B) Chicken Satay
C) Sambal Belacan
D) Beef Rendang
  • 6. Belacan is commonly used in which type of Malaysian dish?
A) Roti Canai
B) Sambal
C) Laksa
D) Nasi Lemak
  • 7. What does belacan contribute to dishes?
A) Intense savory and pungent flavor
B) Bitterness and spiciness
C) Creaminess and richness
D) Sweetness and tanginess
  • 8. Belacan is most commonly used for adding what flavor to dishes?
A) Bitterness
B) Sourness
C) Sweetness
D) Umami
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