Japanese curry - Quiz
Japanese curry
  • 1. Which company developed the first powdered instant curry roux in 1945?
A) S&B Foods
B) House Foods
C) Oriental Co Ltd
D) Otsuka Foods Company
  • 2. In what year was a block-shaped instant curry roux developed?
A) 1963
B) 1950
C) 1968
D) 1945
  • 3. When was Japanese curry first used in school meals?
A) 1950
B) 1948
C) 1963
D) 1945
  • 4. What product introduced by House Foods in 1963 made curry popular with children?
A) Vermont Curry
B) S&B Gold Curry
C) Bon Curry
D) Nakamura-ya curry
  • 5. What two ingredients were added to Vermont Curry to give it a mild sweetness?
A) Cream and sugar
B) Potatoes and carrots
C) Apples and honey
D) Ginger and garlic
  • 6. Which company commercialized the first retort pouch food product?
A) House Foods
B) Oriental Co Ltd
C) Bell Shokuhin Co Ltd
D) Otsuka Foods Company
  • 7. What was the name of the first retort pouch curry?
A) Vermont Curry
B) Nakamura-ya Curry
C) Bon Curry
D) Instant Curry
  • 8. How long does it take to prepare Bon Curry using boiling water?
A) One minute
B) Five minutes
C) Ten minutes
D) Three minutes
  • 9. Who introduced Indian-style curry to Japan at the Nakamura-ya bakery?
A) William S. Clark
B) Otsuka
C) Vermont
D) Rash Behari Bose
  • 10. Who is credited with introducing the addition of potatoes to Japanese curry?
A) William S. Clark
B) Rash Behari Bose
C) Bell Shokuhin
D) Otsuka Foods
  • 11. Which three companies held the largest market share for household curry roux in 2007?
A) House Foods, Oriental Co Ltd, and S&B Foods
B) House Foods, S&B Foods, and Ezaki Glico
C) Ezaki Glico, Bell Shokuhin, and Otsuka Foods
D) Otsuka Foods, Oriental Co Ltd, and Bell Shokuhin
  • 12. What percentage of sales of vacuum-sealed foods did curry sauce make up in 2007?
A) Over 30%
B) Over 50%
C) Under 10%
D) Exactly 20%
  • 13. How is curry sauce typically thickened?
A) Freezing the sauce
B) Adding cornstarch at the end
C) Simmering the roux with stewed meat and vegetables
D) Using heavy cream
  • 14. What type of technology did Otsuka Foods use to help develop the retort pouch?
A) High-temperature sterilization technology
B) Freeze-drying technology
C) Flash-boiling technology
D) Vacuum compression technology
  • 15. By what year had curry become a more frequent meal than sushi or tempura?
A) 2000
B) 2010
C) 2013
D) 1990
  • 16. Which of these is a basic vegetable used in Japanese curry?
A) Bell peppers
B) Spinach
C) Potatoes
D) Broccoli
  • 17. Who introduced curry to Japan?
A) The British
B) The Americans
C) The Chinese
D) The Indians
  • 18. In what decade did Japanese curry become available at supermarkets and restaurants?
A) 1940s
B) 1960s
C) 1950s
D) 1970s
  • 19. In which era did curry first appear in Japanese cookbooks?
A) Showa period
B) Edo period
C) Taisho period
D) Meiji period
  • 20. Why did the Imperial Japanese Navy thicken curry with flour?
A) To preserve the meat
B) To improve the flavor
C) To prevent spilling at sea
D) To make it more filling
  • 21. What category of food was curry classified as when it was first introduced?
A) Washoku
B) Yōshoku
C) Kaiseki
D) Chūka
  • 22. When did curry become affordable for the general Japanese population?
A) 1948
B) 1920
C) 1872
D) 1905
  • 23. What year was the first curry bread introduced?
A) 1927
B) 1904
C) 1921
D) 1948
  • 24. What is used to thicken the broth for curry udon?
A) Wheat flour
B) Rice flour
C) Corn starch
D) Potato starch
  • 25. What type of rice is used to pair with Japanese curry?
A) Basmati rice
B) Japanese short-grain rice
C) Long-grain jasmine rice
D) Sticky glutinous rice
  • 26. During the Meiji era, how was curry perceived by the general public?
A) As a medicinal broth
B) As a common street food
C) As a luxury cuisine for the wealthy
D) As a military ration only
  • 27. What utensil is typically used to eat Japanese curry?
A) Fork
B) Chopsticks
C) Hands
D) Spoon
  • 28. Which of these are common sides served with Japanese curry rice?
A) Miso soup or salad
B) Naan or roti
C) Kimchi or pickles
D) Fukujinzuke or rakkyō
  • 29. Which city is associated with Zeppelin Curry?
A) Tsuchiura
B) Tokyo
C) Yokosuka
D) Kure
  • 30. Which vitamin deficiency was curry used to prevent among sailors?
A) Vitamin A
B) Thiamine (vitamin B1)
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
  • 31. What malnutrition condition did Japanese sailors suffer from on long voyages?
A) Scurvy
B) Rickets
C) Beriberi
D) Anemia
  • 32. On which day of the week do JMSDF sailors traditionally eat curry?
A) Monday
B) Wednesday
C) Sunday
D) Friday
  • 33. According to Naoshi Takamori, when did curry become common in the Imperial Japanese Navy?
A) The 1920s
B) The 1990s
C) The 1880s
D) The 1950s
  • 34. What is the name of the 1888 cookbook that describes a Navy curry recipe?
A) Japanese Soul Cooking
B) Showa Recipes
C) Naval Culinary Guide
D) Kaigun kappōjitsu
  • 35. According to Naoshi Takamori, how did curry originate in the military?
A) Created for the Imperial Japanese Army
B) Invented by the military
C) Adopted from the civilian sector
D) Introduced by the British Royal Navy
  • 36. What meat is mentioned as a staple in the Navy curry recipe from 1888?
A) Lamb or beef
B) Fish or chicken
C) Pork or beef
D) Beef or chicken
  • 37. In which city did spice curry originate?
A) Kyoto
B) Tokyo
C) Sapporo
D) Osaka
  • 38. During which decade did spice curry originate?
A) 2010s
B) 2000s
C) 1990s
D) 1980s
  • 39. Which cuisine served as an inspiration for spice curry?
A) South Asian
B) American
C) European
D) Mediterranean
  • 40. What Japanese element is often incorporated into spice curry?
A) Ponzu
B) Dashi
C) Teriyaki sauce
D) Miso
  • 41. When did spice curry gain widespread popularity?
A) Around 2013
B) Around 2020
C) Around 2005
D) Around 2010
  • 42. Since which year has the popularity of spice curry increased rapidly?
A) 2018
B) 2010
C) 2016
D) 2013
  • 43. Which type of establishments in South Korea often serve curry?
A) Bunsik restaurants
B) Sushi bars
C) Tempura stalls
D) Ramen shops
  • 44. Who introduced Japanese curry to North Korea?
A) North Korean chefs
B) South Korean tourists
C) Japanese diplomats
D) Zainichi Koreans
  • 45. In what year did House Foods close its US Curry House restaurants?
A) 2019
B) 2020
C) 2018
D) 2021
  • 46. How many restaurants does CoCo Ichibanya have in Japan?
A) More than 1,200
B) More than 2,000
C) More than 500
D) More than 100
  • 47. What is the common error regarding the term 'katsu sauce' in the UK?
A) It implies the presence of dashi
B) It is used even when the cutlet is not included
C) It is used for spicy curry only
D) It refers to a salad dressing
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