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