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Taiwanese Cuisine - Quiz
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  • 1. Which dish is considered the national dish of Taiwan?
A) Stinky tofu
B) Lu rou fan
C) Beef noodle soup
D) Bubble tea
  • 2. What is the main ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelette?
A) Oysters
B) Shrimp
C) Eggs
D) Green onions
  • 3. Which dish features pork belly braised in soy sauce and rice wine?
A) Beef noodle soup
B) Stinky tofu
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) Fengjia Night Market
B) Raohe Night Market
C) Shilin 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) Stinky tofu
B) Beef noodle soup
C) Bubble tea
D) Lu rou fan
  • 6. What type of tea is traditionally served in Taiwanese cuisine to aid digestion?
A) Oolong tea
B) Green tea
C) Black tea
D) Tieguanyin
  • 7. Which famous Taiwanese snack is made from taro root and typically served in a sweet syrup?
A) Taro balls
B) Mochi
C) Soy milk pudding
D) Dumplings
  • 8. Which drink originated in Taiwan and consists of tea mixed with milk or cream and sweetener?
A) Taro milk tea
B) Green tea
C) Bubble tea
D) Oolong tea
  • 9. Which cuisine has had the most profound impact on mainstream Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Hakka cuisine
B) Cuisine of indigenous peoples
C) Japanese cuisine
D) Southern Fujian 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) Grouper
D) Tuna
  • 12. What type of vinegar is considered an outlier among black vinegars in Taiwan?
A) Rice vinegar
B) Apple cider vinegar
C) Balsamic vinegar
D) Taiwanese black vinegar
  • 13. What term refers to substantial snacks similar to Spanish tapas in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Yakiniku
B) Xiaochi (小吃)
C) Dim sum
D) Sashimi
  • 14. Which cooking style uses a wok to stir-fry food in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Rechao (熱炒)
B) Grilling
C) Braising
D) Steaming
  • 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) Italian herbs
C) Curry powder
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) Fujianese cuisine
D) Japanese washoku
  • 19. What type of cuisine did the Kuomintang help preserve in Taiwan?
A) Authentic Chinese culinary traditions
B) Japanese washoku
C) Hakka cuisine
D) Fujianese cuisine
  • 20. Which ingredient is commonly used in Taiwanese black vinegar production?
A) Barley
B) Sticky rice
C) Corn
D) Wheat
  • 21. What is a common symbol found at vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) A left-facing swastika
B) A lotus flower
C) A yin-yang symbol
D) A right-facing swastika
  • 22. Which religions have influenced the prevalence of vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) Christianity and Islam
B) Buddhism and I-Kuan Tao
C) Confucianism and Taoism
D) Shintoism and Hinduism
  • 23. What types of vegetarian restaurant styles are common in Taiwan?
A) Cafeterias, brunch spots, and tea houses
B) Street food stalls, dessert cafes, and sushi bars
C) Buffet only, fast food style, and fine dining
D) All-you-can-eat, pay-by-the-weight, and order-from-a-menu
  • 24. What has driven the rise in veganism in Taiwan?
A) Economic benefits and government incentives
B) Availability of exotic fruits and vegetables
C) Cultural traditions and historical practices
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) Plant-Based Innovations
B) Taiwanese Delights Co.
C) Hung Yang Foods
D) Green Earth Foods
  • 26. What percentage of Hung Yang Foods' business is conducted overseas?
A) 80%
B) 90%
C) 60%
D) 50%
  • 27. In which markets do Taiwanese fake meat companies primarily export their products?
A) European, North American, and Southeast Asian
B) Central Asian, Oceanian, and Antarctic
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) Encouraging educational institutions to go entirely vegetarian one day a week
B) Mandating all schools to serve only vegan meals
C) Organizing monthly vegetarian food festivals
D) Providing subsidies for vegetarian school lunches
  • 29. By 2018, what percentage of Taiwan's population reported not eating meat?
A) 12-16%
B) 30-35%
C) 20-25%
D) 5-10%
  • 30. Approximately how many vegetarian restaurants were there in Taiwan by 2023?
A) 8,500
B) 10,000
C) 6,000
D) 3,000
  • 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) A type of shaved ice dessert.
D) Made from taro root paste.
  • 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 is made with fish paste, unlike tshuah-ping.
D) Xue-bing has a creamy base mixture, while tshuah-ping does not.
  • 33. What are the traditional fillings for mooncakes?
A) Chocolate and strawberry jam.
B) Taro root paste.
C) Pineapple filling.
D) Lotus seed paste or sweetened red bean paste.
  • 34. What is Silaw in Amis cuisine?
A) Grilled vegetables
B) Fried fish
C) Pickled pork
D) Stewed chicken
  • 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) Italian pasta
C) Japanese sashimi
D) French pastries
  • 37. What was the impact of martial law on indigenous culture in Taiwan?
A) It led to a revival of indigenous practices.
B) It resulted in increased governmental support.
C) There was no significant impact.
D) Indigenous culture was repressed by the government.
  • 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) Chocolate ganache.
B) Beans or nuts.
C) Pineapple paste.
D) Strawberry jam.
  • 40. Which Taiwanese night market dish is adapted from French cuisine?
A) Fried glutinous rice balls.
B) Bubble tea.
C) Oyster-filled omelets.
D) Crêpes.
  • 41. What was the peak year for coffee production in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule?
A) 1941
B) 1895
C) 1945
D) 1922
  • 42. When did interest in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine gain traction in the media?
A) 2010s
B) Mid-1990s
C) Early 1980s
D) Late 2000s
  • 43. Which brand of Kaoliang liquor is produced on the island of Kinmen?
A) Taipei Kaoliang Liquor
B) Yusan Kaoliang Chiew
C) Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor
D) Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
  • 44. What unusual ingredient has been used in Taiwanese ramen dishes?
A) Durian
B) Mushrooms
C) Soy sauce
D) Chicken broth
  • 45. What is the largest contemporary domestic sake brand in Taiwan?
A) Le Palais
B) Yuchun
C) Weightstone Vineyard Estate & Winery
D) Domaine Shu Sheng
  • 46. Which chain pizza restaurant entered the Taiwanese market in 1986?
A) Domino's Pizza
B) Papa John's
C) Pizza Hut
D) Little Caesars
  • 47. What dish was invented by Peng Chang-kuei to feed American military dignitaries in the 1950s?
A) Bubble tea
B) General Tso's chicken
C) Taiwanese beef noodles
D) Oyster omelette
  • 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) Japanese immigrants
B) Hongkongers following pro-democracy protests
C) Indian expats
D) Russian refugees
  • 50. Which cuisine became popular in Taiwan due to Italian emigrants after the 2008 financial crisis?
A) Indian
B) Nordic
C) Russian
D) Italian
  • 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) During the Japanese colonial period
B) In the early 21st century
C) In 2002
D) After World War II
  • 53. What was the first college-level course in cooking implemented at in Taiwan?
A) Taiwanese Cooking School
B) National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
C) Danshui Technical College
D) Taipei Culinary Institute
  • 54. What is a traditional method of preserving meat among Taiwanese aborigines?
A) Preserving with millet wine or salt.
B) Freezing in ice blocks.
C) Canning.
D) Dehydrating.
  • 55. When did independent winemaking become legal in Taiwan?
A) In 2002
B) In 1914
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) George Elsner
B) Michael de Prenda
C) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
D) Fu Pei-mei
  • 57. Which dessert is made from the seeds of a creeping fig?
A) Aiyu jelly.
B) Taro ice cream.
C) Bubble tea.
D) Xue-bing.
  • 58. What is the name of the highest mountain in Taiwan, after which a Kaoliang liquor is named?
A) Nanhuan
B) Dabajian
C) Yushan
D) Hehuanshan
  • 59. When did the first Russian restaurant, The Café Astoria, open in Taiwan?
A) 1949
B) 1970s
C) 1986
D) 2008
  • 60. Who published a Taiwanese American cookbook titled 'First Generation' in 2022?
A) Cathy Erway
B) Stephanie Izard
C) Frankie Gaw
D) André Chiang
  • 61. Which city hosts an annual Indigenous Peoples Healthy Cuisine and Innovative Beverage Competition?
A) Tainan
B) Kaohsiung City
C) Taipei
D) Pingtung County
  • 62. Which Taiwanese dessert involves a filling of pineapple?
A) Xue-bing.
B) Aiyu jelly.
C) Taro ice cream.
D) Pineapple cake.
  • 63. Which Taiwanese beer brand is known for being a craft ale?
A) Long Chuan
B) Le Blé d'Or
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) Lanshu Chen
D) Domaine Shu Sheng
  • 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) Kaohsiung
B) Tainan
C) Taipei
D) New Taipei City
  • 67. What is the highest alcohol percentage available in Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor?
A) 38 percent
B) 58 percent
C) 45 percent
D) 60 percent
  • 68. When were the first coffee plants imported to Taiwan by the British?
A) 1922
B) 1941
C) 1884
D) 1895
  • 69. What is unique about Taiwan's whisky market?
A) It only produces Japanese whisky.
B) It has no domestic whisky production.
C) It drinks more single malt whisky than blended whisky.
D) It primarily imports whisky from Scotland.
  • 70. For how long are all aged kaoliangs stored at the Matsu Distillery?
A) One year
B) Three years
C) At least five years
D) Two years
  • 71. Which Taiwanese city has a significant Singaporean community?
A) Kaohsiung
B) Pingtung
C) Taichung
D) Tainan
  • 72. Where is Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor produced?
A) Kinmen Island
B) Taipei City
C) Taichung City
D) Nangan Township, Lienchiang County
  • 73. How many restaurants were awarded stars by the Michelin Guide in Taiwan in 2020?
A) 30
B) 100
C) 10
D) 50
  • 74. What is the name of one of the first restaurants to describe their food as Taiwanese American cuisine in Boston?
A) Myers + Chang
B) Kato by Chef Jon Yao
C) Taipei Restaurant
D) Win Son Presents
  • 75. Who is a well-known Taiwanese chef that has been successful abroad?
A) André Chiang
B) Peng Chang-kuei
C) James Beard
D) Frankie Gaw
  • 76. Where are Burmese and Chinese Burmese restaurants primarily located in Taipei?
A) Da'an district
B) Little Burma section
C) Shilin Night Market
D) Ximending area
  • 77. How long is the 'X.O.' kaoliang aged before bottling?
A) Five years
B) Ten years
C) Three years
D) Seven years
  • 78. When did the Michelin Guide begin reviewing restaurants in Taipei?
A) In 1999
B) In 2002
C) In 2023
D) In 2018
  • 79. By 2024, what percentage of specialty coffee shops in Taiwan were roasting their own beans?
A) Only large chains
B) None
C) Less than 10%
D) A significant percentage
  • 80. Which night market dish is a fried and steamed meat-filled bun?
A) Crêpes.
B) Meat-filled buns.
C) Fruit ices.
D) Bubble tea.
  • 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) 250 cups
D) 177 cups
  • 83. Who founded the first Russian restaurant in Taiwan?
A) George Elsner
B) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
C) Fu Pei-mei
D) Michael de Prenda
  • 84. Which indigenous restaurant in Pingtung County is of national significance?
A) Long Chuan
B) Rinari
C) Cha Ha Mu
D) Le Blé d'Or
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