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) Shrimp
C) Oysters
D) Eggs
  • 3. Which dish features pork belly braised in soy sauce and rice wine?
A) Stinky tofu
B) Guabao
C) Beef noodle soup
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) Fengjia Night Market
B) Liuhe Night Market
C) Raohe 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) 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) Black tea
B) Oolong tea
C) Tieguanyin
D) Green tea
  • 7. Which famous Taiwanese snack is made from taro root and typically served in a sweet syrup?
A) Mochi
B) Dumplings
C) Taro balls
D) Soy milk pudding
  • 8. Which drink originated in Taiwan and consists of tea mixed with milk or cream and sweetener?
A) Oolong tea
B) Green tea
C) Taro milk tea
D) Bubble tea
  • 9. Which cuisine has had the most profound impact on mainstream Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Southern Fujian cuisine
B) Hakka cuisine
C) Cuisine of indigenous peoples
D) Japanese cuisine
  • 10. What type of rice did the Japanese introduce to Taiwan?
A) Brown rice
B) Short-grained japonica rice
C) Wild rice
D) Long-grained indica rice
  • 11. Which fish is most popular in Taiwanese cuisine due to its versatility and economical price?
A) Milkfish
B) Anchovies
C) Tuna
D) Grouper
  • 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) 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) Braising
B) Rechao (熱炒)
C) Grilling
D) Steaming
  • 15. What type of noodle is credited with influencing the origin of instant noodles?
A) Ramen noodles
B) Jisi noodles
C) Spaghetti
D) Udon noodles
  • 16. Which appliance became a staple in Taiwanese kitchens during the 1960s?
A) Tatung electric steamer
B) Toaster
C) Microwave oven
D) Blender
  • 17. What is a common ingredient mix in Taiwanese cuisine known for its five spices?
A) Curry powder
B) Italian herbs
C) Five-spice powder
D) Taco seasoning
  • 18. Which type of cuisine was served to the colonial elite in high-end restaurants during Japanese rule?
A) Fujianese cuisine
B) Japanese washoku
C) Hakka cuisine
D) Chinese cuisine
  • 19. What type of cuisine did the Kuomintang help preserve in Taiwan?
A) Hakka cuisine
B) Authentic Chinese culinary traditions
C) Japanese washoku
D) Fujianese cuisine
  • 20. Which ingredient is commonly used in Taiwanese black vinegar production?
A) Corn
B) Wheat
C) Barley
D) Sticky rice
  • 21. What is a common symbol found at vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) A lotus flower
B) A right-facing swastika
C) A left-facing swastika
D) A yin-yang symbol
  • 22. Which religions have influenced the prevalence of vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) Christianity and Islam
B) Buddhism and I-Kuan Tao
C) Shintoism and Hinduism
D) Confucianism and Taoism
  • 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) 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) Concerns about animal welfare, personal health, environmental sustainability, and climate change
B) Availability of exotic fruits and vegetables
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) Plant-Based Innovations
B) Taiwanese Delights Co.
C) Green Earth Foods
D) Hung Yang Foods
  • 26. What percentage of Hung Yang Foods' business is conducted overseas?
A) 80%
B) 60%
C) 50%
D) 90%
  • 27. In which markets do Taiwanese fake meat companies primarily export their products?
A) Indian, Russian, and Caribbean
B) European, North American, and Southeast Asian
C) African, South American, and Middle Eastern
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) 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) 20-25%
B) 5-10%
C) 12-16%
D) 30-35%
  • 30. Approximately how many vegetarian restaurants were there in Taiwan by 2023?
A) 10,000
B) 3,000
C) 6,000
D) 8,500
  • 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 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 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) Pineapple filling.
B) Lotus seed paste or sweetened red bean paste.
C) Taro root paste.
D) Chocolate and strawberry jam.
  • 34. Which Taiwanese dessert involves a filling of pineapple?
A) Xue-bing.
B) Aiyu jelly.
C) Taro ice cream.
D) Pineapple cake.
  • 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) Mountain peppercorns (shan hujiao).
C) Wasabi.
D) Saffron.
  • 37. What is a traditional method of preserving meat among Taiwanese aborigines?
A) Preserving with millet wine or salt.
B) Canning.
C) Dehydrating.
D) Freezing in ice blocks.
  • 38. What is a popular snack found in Taiwanese night markets?
A) Oyster-filled omelets.
B) Sushi rolls.
C) Croissants.
D) Baguettes.
  • 39. Which dessert is made from the seeds of a creeping fig?
A) Aiyu jelly.
B) Bubble tea.
C) Taro ice cream.
D) Xue-bing.
  • 40. What is the traditional filling for the Taiwanese dessert moachi?
A) Strawberry jam.
B) Beans or nuts.
C) Pineapple paste.
D) Chocolate ganache.
  • 41. Which Taiwanese night market dish is adapted from French cuisine?
A) Crêpes.
B) Oyster-filled omelets.
C) Fried glutinous rice balls.
D) Bubble tea.
  • 42. When did interest in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine gain traction in the media?
A) Late 2000s
B) Early 1980s
C) Mid-1990s
D) 2010s
  • 43. Which city hosts an annual Indigenous Peoples Healthy Cuisine and Innovative Beverage Competition?
A) Kaohsiung City
B) Pingtung County
C) Tainan
D) Taipei
  • 44. What is Silaw in Amis cuisine?
A) Pickled pork
B) Fried fish
C) Grilled vegetables
D) Stewed chicken
  • 45. Which indigenous restaurant in Pingtung County is of national significance?
A) Cha Ha Mu
B) Le Blé d'Or
C) Rinari
D) Long Chuan
  • 46. What was the impact of martial law on indigenous culture in Taiwan?
A) Indigenous culture was repressed by the government.
B) It resulted in increased governmental support.
C) There was no significant impact.
D) It led to a revival of indigenous practices.
  • 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) 1895
D) 1884
  • 49. By 2024, what percentage of specialty coffee shops in Taiwan were roasting their own beans?
A) Only large chains
B) A significant percentage
C) Less than 10%
D) None
  • 50. What was the average annual coffee consumption per person in Taiwan by 2024?
A) 300 cups
B) 177 cups
C) 100 cups
D) 250 cups
  • 51. Which Taiwanese city is known for significant small-scale coffee cultivation?
A) Kaohsiung
B) Tainan
C) Pingtung County
D) New Taipei City's Sanxia District
  • 52. What was the peak year for coffee production in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule?
A) 1945
B) 1941
C) 1895
D) 1922
  • 53. 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
  • 54. Which brand of Kaoliang liquor is produced on the island of Kinmen?
A) Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor
B) Yusan Kaoliang Chiew
C) Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
D) Taipei Kaoliang Liquor
  • 55. What is the highest alcohol percentage available in Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor?
A) 45 percent
B) 58 percent
C) 38 percent
D) 60 percent
  • 56. What is the name of the highest mountain in Taiwan, after which a Kaoliang liquor is named?
A) Yushan
B) Dabajian
C) Nanhuan
D) Hehuanshan
  • 57. How long is the 'X.O.' kaoliang aged before bottling?
A) Seven years
B) Five years
C) Three years
D) Ten years
  • 58. Where is Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor produced?
A) Nangan Township, Lienchiang County
B) Taipei City
C) Kinmen Island
D) Taichung City
  • 59. 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
  • 60. For how long are all aged kaoliangs stored at the Matsu Distillery?
A) At least five years
B) Three years
C) One year
D) Two years
  • 61. When did commercial rum production begin in Taiwan?
A) During the Japanese colonial period
B) After World War II
C) In the early 21st century
D) In 2002
  • 62. What is unique about Taiwan's whisky market?
A) It drinks more single malt whisky than blended whisky.
B) It only produces Japanese whisky.
C) It has no domestic whisky production.
D) It primarily imports whisky from Scotland.
  • 63. When did independent winemaking become legal in Taiwan?
A) During the Japanese colonial period
B) In 2002
C) In 1914
D) In 2014
  • 64. What is the largest contemporary domestic sake brand in Taiwan?
A) Le Palais
B) Domaine Shu Sheng
C) Weightstone Vineyard Estate & Winery
D) Yuchun
  • 65. When did the Michelin Guide begin reviewing restaurants in Taipei?
A) In 2018
B) In 2002
C) In 1999
D) In 2023
  • 66. Who was important in gaining Taichung international recognition for its fine dining?
A) Domaine Shu Sheng
B) Lanshu Chen
C) The Michelin Guide
D) Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation
  • 67. What is a typical first course in Taiwanese wedding banquets?
A) French pastries
B) Thai curry
C) Japanese sashimi
D) Italian pasta
  • 68. How many restaurants were awarded stars by the Michelin Guide in Taiwan in 2020?
A) 100
B) 50
C) 30
D) 10
  • 69. What is the status of Taiwan's indigenous winemaking culture?
A) It has been completely lost.
B) It is declining rapidly.
C) It is staging a comeback.
D) It was never popular in Taiwan.
  • 70. Which cuisine became popular in Taiwan due to Italian emigrants after the 2008 financial crisis?
A) Russian
B) Indian
C) Italian
D) Nordic
  • 71. 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
  • 72. Which chain pizza restaurant entered the Taiwanese market in 1986?
A) Little Caesars
B) Papa John's
C) Domino's Pizza
D) Pizza Hut
  • 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) Fu Pei-mei
D) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
  • 75. What unusual ingredient has been used in Taiwanese ramen dishes?
A) Mushrooms
B) Soy sauce
C) Chicken broth
D) Durian
  • 76. Where are Burmese and Chinese Burmese restaurants primarily located in Taipei?
A) Little Burma section
B) Shilin Night Market
C) Ximending area
D) Da'an district
  • 77. Which Singaporean chef's restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star in 2020?
A) Fu Pei-mei
B) George Elsner
C) Michael de Prenda
D) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
  • 78. Which community's immigration increased the focus on Hong Kong cuisine in Taiwan?
A) Indian expats
B) Japanese immigrants
C) Russian refugees
D) Hongkongers following pro-democracy protests
  • 79. Which Taiwanese city has a significant Singaporean community?
A) Tainan
B) Pingtung
C) Taichung
D) Kaohsiung
  • 80. 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
  • 81. What dish was invented by Peng Chang-kuei to feed American military dignitaries in the 1950s?
A) General Tso's chicken
B) Taiwanese beef noodles
C) Oyster omelette
D) Bubble tea
  • 82. What is the name of one of the first restaurants to describe their food as Taiwanese American cuisine in Boston?
A) Taipei Restaurant
B) Myers + Chang
C) Kato by Chef Jon Yao
D) Win Son Presents
  • 83. Who published a Taiwanese American cookbook titled 'First Generation' in 2022?
A) André Chiang
B) Frankie Gaw
C) Stephanie Izard
D) Cathy Erway
  • 84. What was the first college-level course in cooking implemented at in Taiwan?
A) Danshui Technical College
B) Taipei Culinary Institute
C) Taiwanese Cooking School
D) National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
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