Tom yum - Quiz
  • 1. Which type of tom yum has a clear broth?
A) Tom yam kung maphrao on nam khon
B) Tom yam nam sai
C) Tom yam kathi
D) Tom yam nam khon
  • 2. When was the tom yam nam khon variation introduced?
A) The 1990s
B) The 1950s
C) The 1970s
D) The 1980s
  • 3. What is added to tom yam nam khon as a finishing touch?
A) Lime juice
B) Fish sauce
C) Evaporated milk or non-dairy creamer
D) Coconut milk
  • 4. Which soup is often confused with tom yam kathi?
A) Tom yam pla
B) Tom kha kai
C) Tom yam kung
D) Tom yam gai
  • 5. What is the dominant flavor in tom kha kai?
A) Lime
B) Prawns
C) Galangal
D) Lemongrass
  • 6. Which version of tom yum is most popular among tourists?
A) Tom yam kung
B) Tom yam kha mu
C) Tom yam pla
D) Tom yam gai
  • 7. During which historical period did tom yam kung originate?
A) Ayutthaya Kingdom
B) Rattanakosin Kingdom
C) Sukhothai Kingdom
D) Thonburi Kingdom
  • 8. What was the most widespread form of tom yum before mass-tourism?
A) Tom yam nam khon
B) Tom yam pla
C) Tom yam gai
D) Tom yam kung
  • 9. What is the main ingredient of tom yam pla?
A) Pork
B) Chicken
C) Fish
D) Squid
  • 10. What kind of fish flesh is preferred for tom yam pla?
A) Bony flesh
B) Firm flesh
C) Flaky flesh
D) Soft flesh
  • 11. Which tom yum version uses chicken?
A) Tom yam pla
B) Tom yam kha mu
C) Tom yam gai
D) Tom yam kung
  • 12. What does tom yam po taek typically contain?
A) Mixed seafood
B) Only pork leg
C) Only vegetables
D) Only chicken
  • 13. Which ingredient is unique to tom yam kung maphrao on nam khon?
A) Clams
B) Young coconut meat
C) Chicken
D) Pork ribs
  • 14. How must tom yam kha mu be cooked?
A) Long cooking time under low fire
B) High heat for a short time
C) Steamed for ten minutes
D) Flash fried
  • 15. What is the main ingredient of tom yam sikhrong kraduk on?
A) Prawns
B) Pork ribs
C) Pork leg
D) Squid
  • 16. In Thai restaurants, how is tom yum often served?
A) In a fire pot
B) In a wooden bowl
C) In a clay pot
D) On a chilled plate
  • 17. What does the word 'tom' refer to in the name tom yum?
A) The stirring process
B) The serving style
C) The type of meat
D) The boiling process
  • 18. Which historian suggests that tom yum originated in India?
A) RTGS
B) Giles Milton
C) None of the above
D) Tom Yam
  • 19. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a main ingredient for tom yum?
A) Shrimp
B) Beef
C) Pork
D) Chicken
  • 20. Which of the following aromatic ingredients is typically simmered in tom yum?
A) Bell peppers
B) Carrots
C) Celery
D) Lemongrass
  • 21. Why are aromatic ingredients sometimes removed from the soup after simmering?
A) They make the soup too salty
B) They ruin the color
C) Many are not edible
D) They are toxic
  • 22. What is the primary function of nam phrik phao in tom yum?
A) To impart sweet, salty, and spicy tastes
B) To thicken the soup base
C) To act as a garnish
D) To preserve the ingredients
  • 23. What is nam phrik phao made of?
A) Fish sauce, lime, and coconut milk
B) Mushrooms, coriander, and chicken
C) Lemongrass, galangal, and pork
D) Shrimp, chilis, shallots, and garlic
  • 24. What is often used as a final topping for tom yum?
A) Dried chili flakes
B) Fresh chopped coriander leaves
C) Sesame seeds
D) Fried shallots
  • 25. What can tom yum be served over?
A) Bread
B) Rice
C) Quinoa
D) Pasta
  • 26. When making shrimp-based soup, what is simmered to extract flavor?
A) Shrimp meat only
B) Shrimp shells and heads
C) Shrimp tails only
D) Shrimp legs
  • 27. What ingredient provides the sourness in tom khlong?
A) Lime juice
B) Vinegar
C) Tamarind
D) Lemon zest
  • 28. What is the origin of the spicy and sour soup known as tom saeb?
A) Northern Kuala Lumpur
B) Northeastern Thailand (Isan)
C) Central Thailand
D) Southern Malaysia
  • 29. In Malaysia, how is the spelling of tom yum locally rendered?
A) Tom-yam
B) Tomyam
C) Tom yum
D) Tom-yum
  • 30. As of 2018, how many south Thai cooks were employed in Malaysia due to the popularity of Thai dishes?
A) Approximately 50,000
B) At least 120,000
C) Around 80,000
D) Over 200,000
  • 31. In which Malaysian state are many Thai restaurants concentrated?
A) Penang
B) Kedah
C) Johor
D) Selangor
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