Taiwanese Cuisine - Quiz
  • 1. Which dish is considered the national dish of Taiwan?
A) Stinky tofu
B) Bubble tea
C) Beef noodle soup
D) Lu rou fan
  • 2. What is the main ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelette?
A) Eggs
B) Green onions
C) Oysters
D) Shrimp
  • 3. Which dish features pork belly braised in soy sauce and rice wine?
A) Beef noodle soup
B) Stinky tofu
C) Guabao
D) Lu rou fan
  • 4. What is the name of the famous night market in Taipei known for its wide variety of street foods?
A) Raohe Night Market
B) Fengjia Night Market
C) Shilin Night Market
D) Liuhe Night Market
  • 5. Which dish consists of fermented tofu that has a strong odor but is beloved by many in Taiwan?
A) Bubble tea
B) Beef noodle soup
C) Lu rou fan
D) Stinky tofu
  • 6. What type of tea is traditionally served in Taiwanese cuisine to aid digestion?
A) Tieguanyin
B) Green tea
C) Black tea
D) Oolong tea
  • 7. Which famous Taiwanese snack is made from taro root and typically served in a sweet syrup?
A) Taro balls
B) Soy milk pudding
C) Dumplings
D) Mochi
  • 8. Which drink originated in Taiwan and consists of tea mixed with milk or cream and sweetener?
A) Oolong tea
B) Taro milk tea
C) Bubble tea
D) Green tea
  • 9. Which cuisine has had the most profound impact on mainstream Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Cuisine of indigenous peoples
B) Hakka cuisine
C) Japanese cuisine
D) Southern Fujian cuisine
  • 10. What type of rice did the Japanese introduce to Taiwan?
A) Long-grained indica rice
B) Short-grained japonica rice
C) Brown rice
D) Wild rice
  • 11. Which fish is most popular in Taiwanese cuisine due to its versatility and economical price?
A) Grouper
B) Milkfish
C) Anchovies
D) Tuna
  • 12. What type of vinegar is considered an outlier among black vinegars in Taiwan?
A) Balsamic vinegar
B) Apple cider vinegar
C) Taiwanese black vinegar
D) Rice vinegar
  • 13. What term refers to substantial snacks similar to Spanish tapas in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Dim sum
B) Yakiniku
C) Sashimi
D) Xiaochi (小吃)
  • 14. Which cooking style uses a wok to stir-fry food in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Braising
B) Steaming
C) Rechao (熱炒)
D) Grilling
  • 15. What type of noodle is credited with influencing the origin of instant noodles?
A) Udon noodles
B) Spaghetti
C) Jisi noodles
D) Ramen noodles
  • 16. Which appliance became a staple in Taiwanese kitchens during the 1960s?
A) Microwave oven
B) Blender
C) Tatung electric steamer
D) Toaster
  • 17. What is a common ingredient mix in Taiwanese cuisine known for its five spices?
A) Curry powder
B) Five-spice powder
C) Italian herbs
D) Taco seasoning
  • 18. Which type of cuisine was served to the colonial elite in high-end restaurants during Japanese rule?
A) Chinese cuisine
B) Fujianese cuisine
C) Hakka cuisine
D) Japanese washoku
  • 19. What type of cuisine did the Kuomintang help preserve in Taiwan?
A) Hakka cuisine
B) Japanese washoku
C) Authentic Chinese culinary traditions
D) Fujianese cuisine
  • 20. Which ingredient is commonly used in Taiwanese black vinegar production?
A) Corn
B) Sticky rice
C) Barley
D) Wheat
  • 21. What is a common symbol found at vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) A left-facing swastika
B) A right-facing swastika
C) A lotus flower
D) A yin-yang symbol
  • 22. Which religions have influenced the prevalence of vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) Buddhism and I-Kuan Tao
B) Christianity and Islam
C) Confucianism and Taoism
D) Shintoism and Hinduism
  • 23. What types of vegetarian restaurant styles are common in Taiwan?
A) All-you-can-eat, pay-by-the-weight, and order-from-a-menu
B) Buffet only, fast food style, and fine dining
C) Street food stalls, dessert cafes, and sushi bars
D) Cafeterias, brunch spots, and tea houses
  • 24. What has driven the rise in veganism in Taiwan?
A) Concerns about animal welfare, personal health, environmental sustainability, and climate change
B) Availability of exotic fruits and vegetables
C) Economic benefits and government incentives
D) Cultural traditions and historical practices
  • 25. Which company is one of the largest producers of fake meat products in Taiwan?
A) Hung Yang Foods
B) Green Earth Foods
C) Taiwanese Delights Co.
D) Plant-Based Innovations
  • 26. What percentage of Hung Yang Foods' business is conducted overseas?
A) 90%
B) 80%
C) 50%
D) 60%
  • 27. In which markets do Taiwanese fake meat companies primarily export their products?
A) Central Asian, Oceanian, and Antarctic
B) African, South American, and Middle Eastern
C) Indian, Russian, and Caribbean
D) European, North American, and Southeast Asian
  • 28. What initiative did the Ministry of Education in Taiwan start in 2010 regarding vegetarianism?
A) Organizing monthly vegetarian food festivals
B) Mandating all schools to serve only vegan meals
C) Encouraging educational institutions to go entirely vegetarian one day a week
D) Providing subsidies for vegetarian school lunches
  • 29. By 2018, what percentage of Taiwan's population reported not eating meat?
A) 12-16%
B) 5-10%
C) 20-25%
D) 30-35%
  • 30. Approximately how many vegetarian restaurants were there in Taiwan by 2023?
A) 8,500
B) 6,000
C) 10,000
D) 3,000
  • 31. What is the process of making aiyu jelly?
A) A type of shaved ice dessert.
B) Made from the seeds of a creeping fig, Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang.
C) A gelatinous dessert made with milk.
D) Made from taro root paste.
  • 32. What is the main difference between xue-bing and tshuah-ping?
A) Xue-bing has a creamy base mixture, while tshuah-ping does not.
B) Xue-bing is made with fish paste, unlike tshuah-ping.
C) Tshuah-ping has a thicker texture than xue-bing.
D) Tshuah-ping uses milk as its base, whereas xue-bing does not.
  • 33. What are the traditional fillings for mooncakes?
A) Chocolate and strawberry jam.
B) Pineapple filling.
C) Lotus seed paste or sweetened red bean paste.
D) Taro root paste.
  • 34. Which Taiwanese dessert involves a filling of pineapple?
A) Pineapple cake.
B) Taro ice cream.
C) Xue-bing.
D) Aiyu jelly.
  • 35. Which night market dish is a fried and steamed meat-filled bun?
A) Bubble tea.
B) Fruit ices.
C) Meat-filled buns.
D) Crêpes.
  • 36. What is a distinctive ingredient in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine?
A) Truffle oil.
B) Wasabi.
C) Mountain peppercorns (shan hujiao).
D) Saffron.
  • 37. What is a traditional method of preserving meat among Taiwanese aborigines?
A) Canning.
B) Freezing in ice blocks.
C) Preserving with millet wine or salt.
D) Dehydrating.
  • 38. What is a popular snack found in Taiwanese night markets?
A) Baguettes.
B) Sushi rolls.
C) Oyster-filled omelets.
D) Croissants.
  • 39. Which dessert is made from the seeds of a creeping fig?
A) Xue-bing.
B) Aiyu jelly.
C) Taro ice cream.
D) Bubble tea.
  • 40. What is the traditional filling for the Taiwanese dessert moachi?
A) Chocolate ganache.
B) Strawberry jam.
C) Pineapple paste.
D) Beans or nuts.
  • 41. Which Taiwanese night market dish is adapted from French cuisine?
A) Crêpes.
B) Oyster-filled omelets.
C) Bubble tea.
D) Fried glutinous rice balls.
  • 42. When did interest in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine gain traction in the media?
A) Late 2000s
B) Mid-1990s
C) Early 1980s
D) 2010s
  • 43. Which city hosts an annual Indigenous Peoples Healthy Cuisine and Innovative Beverage Competition?
A) Pingtung County
B) Tainan
C) Taipei
D) Kaohsiung City
  • 44. What is Silaw in Amis cuisine?
A) Fried fish
B) Pickled pork
C) Stewed chicken
D) Grilled vegetables
  • 45. Which indigenous restaurant in Pingtung County is of national significance?
A) Long Chuan
B) Le Blé d'Or
C) Cha Ha Mu
D) Rinari
  • 46. What was the impact of martial law on indigenous culture in Taiwan?
A) It led to a revival of indigenous practices.
B) Indigenous culture was repressed by the government.
C) It resulted in increased governmental support.
D) There was no significant impact.
  • 47. Which Taiwanese city is considered the heart of coffee culture?
A) New Taipei City
B) Tainan
C) Kaohsiung
D) Taipei
  • 48. When were the first coffee plants imported to Taiwan by the British?
A) 1895
B) 1922
C) 1941
D) 1884
  • 49. By 2024, what percentage of specialty coffee shops in Taiwan were roasting their own beans?
A) Less than 10%
B) A significant percentage
C) None
D) Only large chains
  • 50. What was the average annual coffee consumption per person in Taiwan by 2024?
A) 250 cups
B) 300 cups
C) 100 cups
D) 177 cups
  • 51. Which Taiwanese city is known for significant small-scale coffee cultivation?
A) New Taipei City's Sanxia District
B) Tainan
C) Pingtung County
D) Kaohsiung
  • 52. What was the peak year for coffee production in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule?
A) 1941
B) 1895
C) 1945
D) 1922
  • 53. Which Taiwanese beer brand is known for being a craft ale?
A) Taihu Brewing
B) Le Blé d'Or
C) Long Chuan
D) Jolly Brewery+Restaurant
  • 54. Which brand of Kaoliang liquor is produced on the island of Kinmen?
A) Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor
B) Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
C) Yusan Kaoliang Chiew
D) Taipei Kaoliang Liquor
  • 55. What is the highest alcohol percentage available in Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor?
A) 60 percent
B) 38 percent
C) 58 percent
D) 45 percent
  • 56. What is the name of the highest mountain in Taiwan, after which a Kaoliang liquor is named?
A) Nanhuan
B) Hehuanshan
C) Dabajian
D) Yushan
  • 57. How long is the 'X.O.' kaoliang aged before bottling?
A) Five years
B) Seven years
C) Three years
D) Ten years
  • 58. Where is Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor produced?
A) Kinmen Island
B) Taipei City
C) Nangan Township, Lienchiang County
D) Taichung City
  • 59. What is the origin of the name 'Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor'?
A) A legendary figure in Matsu history
B) The number of barrels produced annually
C) A famous local festival
D) An abandoned military tunnel called Tunnel 88
  • 60. For how long are all aged kaoliangs stored at the Matsu Distillery?
A) Two years
B) At least five years
C) One year
D) Three years
  • 61. When did commercial rum production begin in Taiwan?
A) In the early 21st century
B) In 2002
C) During the Japanese colonial period
D) After World War II
  • 62. What is unique about Taiwan's whisky market?
A) It primarily imports whisky from Scotland.
B) It drinks more single malt whisky than blended whisky.
C) It has no domestic whisky production.
D) It only produces Japanese whisky.
  • 63. When did independent winemaking become legal in Taiwan?
A) In 2002
B) In 2014
C) In 1914
D) During the Japanese colonial period
  • 64. What is the largest contemporary domestic sake brand in Taiwan?
A) Weightstone Vineyard Estate & Winery
B) Domaine Shu Sheng
C) Le Palais
D) Yuchun
  • 65. When did the Michelin Guide begin reviewing restaurants in Taipei?
A) In 2023
B) In 2018
C) In 1999
D) In 2002
  • 66. Who was important in gaining Taichung international recognition for its fine dining?
A) Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation
B) Domaine Shu Sheng
C) Lanshu Chen
D) The Michelin Guide
  • 67. What is a typical first course in Taiwanese wedding banquets?
A) Japanese sashimi
B) Italian pasta
C) Thai curry
D) French pastries
  • 68. How many restaurants were awarded stars by the Michelin Guide in Taiwan in 2020?
A) 50
B) 100
C) 10
D) 30
  • 69. What is the status of Taiwan's indigenous winemaking culture?
A) It has been completely lost.
B) It is declining rapidly.
C) It was never popular in Taiwan.
D) It is staging a comeback.
  • 70. Which cuisine became popular in Taiwan due to Italian emigrants after the 2008 financial crisis?
A) Italian
B) Indian
C) Nordic
D) Russian
  • 71. Who was one of the innovators of Italian cuisine in Taiwan, known for starting multiple restaurants and a farm?
A) George Elsner
B) Michael de Prenda
C) Fu Pei-mei
D) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
  • 72. Which chain pizza restaurant entered the Taiwanese market in 1986?
A) Pizza Hut
B) Domino's Pizza
C) Little Caesars
D) Papa John's
  • 73. When did the first Russian restaurant, The Café Astoria, open in Taiwan?
A) 1986
B) 1970s
C) 1949
D) 2008
  • 74. Who founded the first Russian restaurant in Taiwan?
A) Michael de Prenda
B) George Elsner
C) Fu Pei-mei
D) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
  • 75. What unusual ingredient has been used in Taiwanese ramen dishes?
A) Durian
B) Chicken broth
C) Soy sauce
D) Mushrooms
  • 76. Where are Burmese and Chinese Burmese restaurants primarily located in Taipei?
A) Little Burma section
B) Ximending area
C) Shilin Night Market
D) Da'an district
  • 77. Which Singaporean chef's restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star in 2020?
A) Michael de Prenda
B) Fu Pei-mei
C) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
D) George Elsner
  • 78. Which community's immigration increased the focus on Hong Kong cuisine in Taiwan?
A) Hongkongers following pro-democracy protests
B) Indian expats
C) Russian refugees
D) Japanese immigrants
  • 79. Which Taiwanese city has a significant Singaporean community?
A) Tainan
B) Taichung
C) Kaohsiung
D) Pingtung
  • 80. Who is a well-known Taiwanese chef that has been successful abroad?
A) André Chiang
B) James Beard
C) Frankie Gaw
D) Peng Chang-kuei
  • 81. What dish was invented by Peng Chang-kuei to feed American military dignitaries in the 1950s?
A) Oyster omelette
B) Bubble tea
C) Taiwanese beef noodles
D) General Tso's chicken
  • 82. What is the name of one of the first restaurants to describe their food as Taiwanese American cuisine in Boston?
A) Kato by Chef Jon Yao
B) Myers + Chang
C) Win Son Presents
D) Taipei Restaurant
  • 83. Who published a Taiwanese American cookbook titled 'First Generation' in 2022?
A) André Chiang
B) Cathy Erway
C) Frankie Gaw
D) Stephanie Izard
  • 84. What was the first college-level course in cooking implemented at in Taiwan?
A) Taipei Culinary Institute
B) Taiwanese Cooking School
C) Danshui Technical College
D) National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
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