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