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Taiwanese Cuisine - Quiz
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  • 1. Which dish is considered the national dish of Taiwan?
A) Lu rou fan
B) Beef noodle soup
C) Bubble tea
D) Stinky tofu
  • 2. What is the main ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelette?
A) Green onions
B) Oysters
C) Eggs
D) Shrimp
  • 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) Lu rou fan
C) Bubble tea
D) Stinky tofu
  • 6. What type of tea is traditionally served in Taiwanese cuisine to aid digestion?
A) Green tea
B) Black tea
C) Oolong tea
D) Tieguanyin
  • 7. Which famous Taiwanese snack is made from taro root and typically served in a sweet syrup?
A) Soy milk pudding
B) Taro balls
C) Dumplings
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) 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) Wild rice
B) Brown rice
C) Short-grained japonica rice
D) Long-grained indica rice
  • 11. Which fish is most popular in Taiwanese cuisine due to its versatility and economical price?
A) Tuna
B) Grouper
C) Anchovies
D) Milkfish
  • 12. What type of vinegar is considered an outlier among black vinegars in Taiwan?
A) Taiwanese black vinegar
B) Rice vinegar
C) Balsamic vinegar
D) Apple cider vinegar
  • 13. What term refers to substantial snacks similar to Spanish tapas in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Yakiniku
B) Sashimi
C) Dim sum
D) Xiaochi (小吃)
  • 14. Which cooking style uses a wok to stir-fry food in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Grilling
B) Braising
C) Steaming
D) Rechao (熱炒)
  • 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) Toaster
B) Blender
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) Japanese washoku
B) Fujianese cuisine
C) Chinese cuisine
D) Hakka cuisine
  • 19. What type of cuisine did the Kuomintang help preserve in Taiwan?
A) Japanese washoku
B) Hakka cuisine
C) Fujianese cuisine
D) Authentic Chinese culinary traditions
  • 20. Which ingredient is commonly used in Taiwanese black vinegar production?
A) Corn
B) Barley
C) Wheat
D) Sticky rice
  • 21. What is a common symbol found at vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) A left-facing swastika
B) A right-facing swastika
C) A yin-yang symbol
D) A lotus flower
  • 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) 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) Availability of exotic fruits and vegetables
B) Cultural traditions and historical practices
C) Economic benefits and government incentives
D) Concerns about animal welfare, personal health, environmental sustainability, and climate change
  • 25. Which company is one of the largest producers of fake meat products in Taiwan?
A) Hung Yang Foods
B) Taiwanese Delights Co.
C) Plant-Based Innovations
D) Green Earth Foods
  • 26. What percentage of Hung Yang Foods' business is conducted overseas?
A) 50%
B) 90%
C) 80%
D) 60%
  • 27. In which markets do Taiwanese fake meat companies primarily export their products?
A) Indian, Russian, and Caribbean
B) Central Asian, Oceanian, and Antarctic
C) European, North American, and Southeast Asian
D) African, South American, and Middle Eastern
  • 28. What initiative did the Ministry of Education in Taiwan start in 2010 regarding vegetarianism?
A) Organizing monthly vegetarian food festivals
B) Providing subsidies for vegetarian school lunches
C) Encouraging educational institutions to go entirely vegetarian one day a week
D) Mandating all schools to serve only vegan meals
  • 29. By 2018, what percentage of Taiwan's population reported not eating meat?
A) 30-35%
B) 12-16%
C) 20-25%
D) 5-10%
  • 30. Approximately how many vegetarian restaurants were there in Taiwan by 2023?
A) 10,000
B) 6,000
C) 8,500
D) 3,000
  • 31. What is the process of making aiyu jelly?
A) A type of shaved ice dessert.
B) A gelatinous dessert made with milk.
C) Made from the seeds of a creeping fig, Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang.
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) Xue-bing is made with fish paste, unlike tshuah-ping.
C) Tshuah-ping has a thicker texture than xue-bing.
D) Tshuah-ping uses milk as its base, whereas xue-bing does not.
  • 33. What are the traditional fillings for mooncakes?
A) Taro root paste.
B) Lotus seed paste or sweetened red bean paste.
C) Pineapple filling.
D) Chocolate and strawberry jam.
  • 34. What is Silaw in Amis cuisine?
A) Grilled vegetables
B) Stewed chicken
C) Fried fish
D) Pickled pork
  • 35. What is the origin of the name 'Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor'?
A) An abandoned military tunnel called Tunnel 88
B) A famous local festival
C) The number of barrels produced annually
D) A legendary figure in Matsu history
  • 36. What is a typical first course in Taiwanese wedding banquets?
A) Italian pasta
B) Thai curry
C) Japanese sashimi
D) French pastries
  • 37. What was the impact of martial law on indigenous culture in Taiwan?
A) It resulted in increased governmental support.
B) It led to a revival of indigenous practices.
C) Indigenous culture was repressed by the government.
D) There was no significant impact.
  • 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) Chocolate ganache.
B) Strawberry jam.
C) Beans or nuts.
D) Pineapple paste.
  • 40. Which Taiwanese night market dish is adapted from French cuisine?
A) Oyster-filled omelets.
B) Bubble tea.
C) Crêpes.
D) Fried glutinous rice balls.
  • 41. What was the peak year for coffee production in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule?
A) 1895
B) 1922
C) 1945
D) 1941
  • 42. When did interest in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine gain traction in the media?
A) Mid-1990s
B) Late 2000s
C) Early 1980s
D) 2010s
  • 43. Which brand of Kaoliang liquor is produced on the island of Kinmen?
A) Yusan Kaoliang Chiew
B) Taipei Kaoliang Liquor
C) Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
D) Matsu Tunnel 88 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) Yuchun
B) Weightstone Vineyard Estate & Winery
C) Le Palais
D) Domaine Shu Sheng
  • 46. Which chain pizza restaurant entered the Taiwanese market in 1986?
A) Pizza Hut
B) Domino's Pizza
C) Papa John's
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) Taiwanese beef noodles
D) General Tso's chicken
  • 48. Which Taiwanese city is known for significant small-scale coffee cultivation?
A) Kaohsiung
B) Pingtung County
C) New Taipei City's Sanxia District
D) Tainan
  • 49. Which community's immigration increased the focus on Hong Kong cuisine in Taiwan?
A) Hongkongers following pro-democracy protests
B) Russian refugees
C) Indian expats
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) Wasabi.
B) Saffron.
C) Mountain peppercorns (shan hujiao).
D) Truffle oil.
  • 52. When did commercial rum production begin in Taiwan?
A) In 2002
B) In the early 21st century
C) During the Japanese colonial period
D) After World War II
  • 53. What was the first college-level course in cooking implemented at in Taiwan?
A) National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
B) Taipei Culinary Institute
C) Taiwanese Cooking School
D) Danshui Technical College
  • 54. What is a traditional method of preserving meat among Taiwanese aborigines?
A) Preserving with millet wine or salt.
B) Canning.
C) Freezing in ice blocks.
D) Dehydrating.
  • 55. When did independent winemaking become legal in Taiwan?
A) In 2002
B) During the Japanese colonial period
C) In 1914
D) In 2014
  • 56. 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) George Elsner
D) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
  • 57. Which dessert is made from the seeds of a creeping fig?
A) Aiyu jelly.
B) Bubble tea.
C) Taro ice cream.
D) Xue-bing.
  • 58. What is the name of the highest mountain in Taiwan, after which a Kaoliang liquor is named?
A) Yushan
B) Nanhuan
C) Dabajian
D) Hehuanshan
  • 59. When did the first Russian restaurant, The Café Astoria, open in Taiwan?
A) 2008
B) 1970s
C) 1949
D) 1986
  • 60. Who published a Taiwanese American cookbook titled 'First Generation' in 2022?
A) Frankie Gaw
B) André Chiang
C) Stephanie Izard
D) Cathy Erway
  • 61. Which city hosts an annual Indigenous Peoples Healthy Cuisine and Innovative Beverage Competition?
A) Kaohsiung City
B) Pingtung County
C) Taipei
D) Tainan
  • 62. Which Taiwanese dessert involves a filling of pineapple?
A) Pineapple cake.
B) Xue-bing.
C) Taro ice cream.
D) Aiyu jelly.
  • 63. Which Taiwanese beer brand is known for being a craft ale?
A) Jolly Brewery+Restaurant
B) Le Blé d'Or
C) Taihu Brewing
D) Long Chuan
  • 64. Who was important in gaining Taichung international recognition for its fine dining?
A) Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation
B) Lanshu Chen
C) Domaine Shu Sheng
D) The Michelin Guide
  • 65. Which Singaporean chef's restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star in 2020?
A) George Elsner
B) Fu Pei-mei
C) Michael de Prenda
D) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
  • 66. Which Taiwanese city is considered the heart of coffee culture?
A) New Taipei City
B) Taipei
C) Tainan
D) Kaohsiung
  • 67. What is the highest alcohol percentage available in Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor?
A) 58 percent
B) 45 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 38 percent
  • 68. When were the first coffee plants imported to Taiwan by the British?
A) 1895
B) 1941
C) 1922
D) 1884
  • 69. What is unique about Taiwan's whisky market?
A) It has no domestic whisky production.
B) It primarily imports whisky from Scotland.
C) It drinks more single malt whisky than blended whisky.
D) It only produces Japanese whisky.
  • 70. For how long are all aged kaoliangs stored at the Matsu Distillery?
A) One year
B) Two years
C) At least five years
D) Three years
  • 71. Which Taiwanese city has a significant Singaporean community?
A) Pingtung
B) Taichung
C) Kaohsiung
D) Tainan
  • 72. Where is Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor produced?
A) Taichung City
B) Kinmen Island
C) Taipei City
D) Nangan Township, Lienchiang County
  • 73. How many restaurants were awarded stars by the Michelin Guide in Taiwan in 2020?
A) 50
B) 30
C) 10
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) 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) James Beard
B) Frankie Gaw
C) Peng Chang-kuei
D) André Chiang
  • 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. How long is the 'X.O.' kaoliang aged before bottling?
A) Seven years
B) Three years
C) Ten years
D) Five years
  • 78. When did the Michelin Guide begin reviewing restaurants in Taipei?
A) In 1999
B) In 2023
C) In 2018
D) In 2002
  • 79. By 2024, what percentage of specialty coffee shops in Taiwan were roasting their own beans?
A) Less than 10%
B) Only large chains
C) A significant percentage
D) None
  • 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 was never popular in Taiwan.
B) It is declining rapidly.
C) It has been completely lost.
D) It is staging a comeback.
  • 82. What was the average annual coffee consumption per person in Taiwan by 2024?
A) 300 cups
B) 100 cups
C) 177 cups
D) 250 cups
  • 83. Who founded the first Russian restaurant in Taiwan?
A) George Elsner
B) Fu Pei-mei
C) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
D) Michael de Prenda
  • 84. Which indigenous restaurant in Pingtung County is of national significance?
A) Rinari
B) Long Chuan
C) Le Blé d'Or
D) Cha Ha Mu
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