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