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Taiwanese Cuisine - Quiz
Contributed by: Sweeney
  • 1. Which dish is considered the national dish of Taiwan?
A) Stinky tofu
B) Lu rou fan
C) Bubble tea
D) Beef noodle soup
  • 2. What is the main ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelette?
A) Eggs
B) Shrimp
C) Green onions
D) Oysters
  • 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) Raohe Night Market
B) Shilin Night Market
C) Fengjia Night Market
D) Liuhe 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) Bubble tea
C) Stinky tofu
D) Lu rou fan
  • 6. What type of tea is traditionally served in Taiwanese cuisine to aid digestion?
A) Black tea
B) Tieguanyin
C) Green tea
D) Oolong tea
  • 7. Which famous Taiwanese snack is made from taro root and typically served in a sweet syrup?
A) Dumplings
B) Soy milk pudding
C) Taro balls
D) Mochi
  • 8. Which drink originated in Taiwan and consists of tea mixed with milk or cream and sweetener?
A) Green tea
B) Oolong tea
C) Taro milk tea
D) Bubble tea
  • 9. Which cuisine has had the most profound impact on mainstream Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Japanese cuisine
B) Hakka cuisine
C) Southern Fujian cuisine
D) Cuisine of indigenous peoples
  • 10. What type of rice did the Japanese introduce to Taiwan?
A) Brown rice
B) Short-grained japonica rice
C) Long-grained indica rice
D) Wild 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) Taiwanese black vinegar
B) Rice vinegar
C) Apple cider vinegar
D) Balsamic vinegar
  • 13. What term refers to substantial snacks similar to Spanish tapas in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Sashimi
B) Dim sum
C) Yakiniku
D) Xiaochi (小吃)
  • 14. Which cooking style uses a wok to stir-fry food in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Rechao (熱炒)
B) Braising
C) Grilling
D) Steaming
  • 15. What type of noodle is credited with influencing the origin of instant noodles?
A) Udon noodles
B) Jisi noodles
C) Ramen noodles
D) Spaghetti
  • 16. Which appliance became a staple in Taiwanese kitchens during the 1960s?
A) Microwave oven
B) Toaster
C) Blender
D) Tatung electric steamer
  • 17. What is a common ingredient mix in Taiwanese cuisine known for its five spices?
A) Five-spice powder
B) Taco seasoning
C) Italian herbs
D) Curry powder
  • 18. Which type of cuisine was served to the colonial elite in high-end restaurants during Japanese rule?
A) Chinese cuisine
B) Japanese washoku
C) Hakka cuisine
D) Fujianese cuisine
  • 19. What type of cuisine did the Kuomintang help preserve in Taiwan?
A) Fujianese cuisine
B) Authentic Chinese culinary traditions
C) Hakka cuisine
D) Japanese washoku
  • 20. Which ingredient is commonly used in Taiwanese black vinegar production?
A) Barley
B) Corn
C) Wheat
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 yin-yang symbol
D) A left-facing swastika
  • 22. Which religions have influenced the prevalence of vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) Confucianism and Taoism
B) Shintoism and Hinduism
C) Christianity and Islam
D) Buddhism and I-Kuan Tao
  • 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) Street food stalls, dessert cafes, and sushi bars
D) Cafeterias, brunch spots, and tea houses
  • 24. What has driven the rise in veganism in Taiwan?
A) Cultural traditions and historical practices
B) Economic benefits and government incentives
C) Concerns about animal welfare, personal health, environmental sustainability, and climate change
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) 60%
C) 90%
D) 80%
  • 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) 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) Encouraging educational institutions to go entirely vegetarian one day a week
C) Providing subsidies for vegetarian school lunches
D) Organizing monthly vegetarian food festivals
  • 29. By 2018, what percentage of Taiwan's population reported not eating meat?
A) 12-16%
B) 5-10%
C) 20-25%
D) 30-35%
  • 30. Approximately how many vegetarian restaurants were there in Taiwan by 2023?
A) 10,000
B) 6,000
C) 3,000
D) 8,500
  • 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) Made from taro root paste.
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) Tshuah-ping uses milk as its base, whereas xue-bing does not.
C) Xue-bing has a creamy base mixture, while tshuah-ping does not.
D) Xue-bing is made with fish paste, unlike tshuah-ping.
  • 33. What are the traditional fillings for mooncakes?
A) Lotus seed paste or sweetened red bean paste.
B) Taro root paste.
C) Pineapple filling.
D) Chocolate and strawberry jam.
  • 34. What is Silaw in Amis cuisine?
A) Grilled vegetables
B) Stewed chicken
C) Pickled pork
D) Fried fish
  • 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) Thai curry
B) French pastries
C) Japanese sashimi
D) Italian pasta
  • 37. What was the impact of martial law on indigenous culture in Taiwan?
A) There was no significant impact.
B) It led to a revival of indigenous practices.
C) Indigenous culture was repressed by the government.
D) It resulted in increased governmental support.
  • 38. What is a popular snack found in Taiwanese night markets?
A) Baguettes.
B) Sushi rolls.
C) Croissants.
D) Oyster-filled omelets.
  • 39. What is the traditional filling for the Taiwanese dessert moachi?
A) Strawberry jam.
B) Pineapple paste.
C) Beans or nuts.
D) Chocolate ganache.
  • 40. Which Taiwanese night market dish is adapted from French cuisine?
A) Fried glutinous rice balls.
B) Oyster-filled omelets.
C) Crêpes.
D) Bubble tea.
  • 41. What was the peak year for coffee production in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule?
A) 1945
B) 1895
C) 1941
D) 1922
  • 42. When did interest in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine gain traction in the media?
A) 2010s
B) Late 2000s
C) Early 1980s
D) Mid-1990s
  • 43. Which brand of Kaoliang liquor is produced on the island of Kinmen?
A) Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
B) Yusan Kaoliang Chiew
C) Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor
D) Taipei Kaoliang Liquor
  • 44. What unusual ingredient has been used in Taiwanese ramen dishes?
A) Durian
B) Chicken broth
C) Mushrooms
D) Soy sauce
  • 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) Pizza Hut
B) Little Caesars
C) Domino's Pizza
D) Papa John's
  • 47. What dish was invented by Peng Chang-kuei to feed American military dignitaries in the 1950s?
A) Oyster omelette
B) Bubble tea
C) Taiwanese beef noodles
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) Kaohsiung
C) Pingtung County
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) Japanese immigrants
D) Russian refugees
  • 50. Which cuisine became popular in Taiwan due to Italian emigrants after the 2008 financial crisis?
A) Italian
B) Russian
C) Indian
D) Nordic
  • 51. What is a distinctive ingredient in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine?
A) Mountain peppercorns (shan hujiao).
B) Wasabi.
C) Saffron.
D) Truffle oil.
  • 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) Danshui Technical College
C) National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
D) Taipei Culinary Institute
  • 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) In 1914
B) In 2002
C) In 2014
D) During the Japanese colonial period
  • 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) George Elsner
D) Fu Pei-mei
  • 57. Which dessert is made from the seeds of a creeping fig?
A) Bubble tea.
B) Taro ice cream.
C) Aiyu jelly.
D) Xue-bing.
  • 58. What is the name of the highest mountain in Taiwan, after which a Kaoliang liquor is named?
A) Hehuanshan
B) Dabajian
C) Yushan
D) Nanhuan
  • 59. When did the first Russian restaurant, The Café Astoria, open in Taiwan?
A) 1986
B) 1949
C) 2008
D) 1970s
  • 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) Tainan
C) Taipei
D) Pingtung County
  • 62. Which Taiwanese dessert involves a filling of pineapple?
A) Taro ice cream.
B) Pineapple cake.
C) Aiyu jelly.
D) Xue-bing.
  • 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) The Michelin Guide
B) Domaine Shu Sheng
C) Lanshu Chen
D) Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation
  • 65. Which Singaporean chef's restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star in 2020?
A) George Elsner
B) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
C) Fu Pei-mei
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) 60 percent
B) 45 percent
C) 58 percent
D) 38 percent
  • 68. When were the first coffee plants imported to Taiwan by the British?
A) 1922
B) 1895
C) 1884
D) 1941
  • 69. What is unique about Taiwan's whisky market?
A) It only produces Japanese whisky.
B) It primarily imports whisky from Scotland.
C) It has no domestic whisky production.
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) One year
C) Three years
D) At least five years
  • 71. Which Taiwanese city has a significant Singaporean community?
A) Taichung
B) Tainan
C) Kaohsiung
D) Pingtung
  • 72. Where is Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor produced?
A) Taichung City
B) Taipei 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) 30
B) 10
C) 50
D) 100
  • 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) Kato by Chef Jon Yao
C) Taipei Restaurant
D) Myers + Chang
  • 75. Who is a well-known Taiwanese chef that has been successful abroad?
A) Frankie Gaw
B) James Beard
C) Peng Chang-kuei
D) André Chiang
  • 76. Where are Burmese and Chinese Burmese restaurants primarily located in Taipei?
A) Ximending area
B) Da'an district
C) Shilin Night Market
D) Little Burma section
  • 77. How long is the 'X.O.' kaoliang aged before bottling?
A) Three years
B) Seven years
C) Ten years
D) Five years
  • 78. When did the Michelin Guide begin reviewing restaurants in Taipei?
A) In 2023
B) In 2002
C) In 1999
D) In 2018
  • 79. By 2024, what percentage of specialty coffee shops in Taiwan were roasting their own beans?
A) A significant percentage
B) None
C) Only large chains
D) Less than 10%
  • 80. Which night market dish is a fried and steamed meat-filled bun?
A) Fruit ices.
B) Crêpes.
C) Bubble tea.
D) Meat-filled buns.
  • 81. What is the status of Taiwan's indigenous winemaking culture?
A) It is staging a comeback.
B) It was never popular in Taiwan.
C) It has been completely lost.
D) It is declining rapidly.
  • 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) Le Blé d'Or
C) Rinari
D) Cha Ha Mu
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