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