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Taiwanese Cuisine - Quiz
Contributed by: Sweeney
  • 1. Which dish is considered the national dish of Taiwan?
A) Lu rou fan
B) Bubble tea
C) Stinky tofu
D) Beef noodle soup
  • 2. What is the main ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelette?
A) Eggs
B) Shrimp
C) Oysters
D) Green onions
  • 3. Which dish features pork belly braised in soy sauce and rice wine?
A) Stinky tofu
B) Lu rou fan
C) Guabao
D) Beef noodle soup
  • 4. What is the name of the famous night market in Taipei known for its wide variety of street foods?
A) Liuhe Night Market
B) Fengjia Night Market
C) Shilin 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) Stinky tofu
B) Lu rou fan
C) Beef noodle soup
D) Bubble tea
  • 6. What type of tea is traditionally served in Taiwanese cuisine to aid digestion?
A) Oolong tea
B) Black 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) Soy milk pudding
C) Dumplings
D) Taro balls
  • 8. Which drink originated in Taiwan and consists of tea mixed with milk or cream and sweetener?
A) Oolong tea
B) Taro milk tea
C) Bubble tea
D) Green tea
  • 9. Which cuisine has had the most profound impact on mainstream Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Southern Fujian cuisine
B) Hakka cuisine
C) Japanese cuisine
D) Cuisine of indigenous peoples
  • 10. What type of rice did the Japanese introduce to Taiwan?
A) Long-grained indica rice
B) Short-grained japonica rice
C) Brown rice
D) Wild rice
  • 11. Which fish is most popular in Taiwanese cuisine due to its versatility and economical price?
A) Grouper
B) Milkfish
C) Anchovies
D) Tuna
  • 12. What type of vinegar is considered an outlier among black vinegars in Taiwan?
A) Taiwanese black vinegar
B) Apple cider vinegar
C) Balsamic vinegar
D) Rice 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) Steaming
C) Braising
D) Grilling
  • 15. What type of noodle is credited with influencing the origin of instant noodles?
A) Jisi noodles
B) Spaghetti
C) Ramen noodles
D) Udon noodles
  • 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) Curry powder
B) Five-spice powder
C) Taco seasoning
D) Italian herbs
  • 18. Which type of cuisine was served to the colonial elite in high-end restaurants during Japanese rule?
A) Hakka cuisine
B) Fujianese cuisine
C) Chinese cuisine
D) Japanese washoku
  • 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) Wheat
C) Sticky rice
D) Corn
  • 21. What is a common symbol found at vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) A right-facing swastika
B) A left-facing swastika
C) A lotus flower
D) A yin-yang symbol
  • 22. Which religions have influenced the prevalence of vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) Buddhism and I-Kuan Tao
B) Christianity and Islam
C) Confucianism and Taoism
D) Shintoism and Hinduism
  • 23. What types of vegetarian restaurant styles are common in Taiwan?
A) Street food stalls, dessert cafes, and sushi bars
B) Buffet only, fast food style, and fine dining
C) All-you-can-eat, pay-by-the-weight, and order-from-a-menu
D) Cafeterias, brunch spots, and tea houses
  • 24. What has driven the rise in veganism in Taiwan?
A) Concerns about animal welfare, personal health, environmental sustainability, and climate change
B) Cultural traditions and historical practices
C) Availability of exotic fruits and vegetables
D) Economic benefits and government incentives
  • 25. Which company is one of the largest producers of fake meat products in Taiwan?
A) Taiwanese Delights Co.
B) Hung Yang Foods
C) Green Earth Foods
D) Plant-Based Innovations
  • 26. What percentage of Hung Yang Foods' business is conducted overseas?
A) 60%
B) 90%
C) 80%
D) 50%
  • 27. In which markets do Taiwanese fake meat companies primarily export their products?
A) African, South American, and Middle Eastern
B) Central Asian, Oceanian, and Antarctic
C) Indian, Russian, and Caribbean
D) European, North American, and Southeast Asian
  • 28. What initiative did the Ministry of Education in Taiwan start in 2010 regarding vegetarianism?
A) Providing subsidies for vegetarian school lunches
B) Mandating all schools to serve only vegan meals
C) Organizing monthly vegetarian food festivals
D) Encouraging educational institutions to go entirely vegetarian one day a week
  • 29. By 2018, what percentage of Taiwan's population reported not eating meat?
A) 12-16%
B) 20-25%
C) 5-10%
D) 30-35%
  • 30. Approximately how many vegetarian restaurants were there in Taiwan by 2023?
A) 3,000
B) 8,500
C) 10,000
D) 6,000
  • 31. What is the process of making aiyu jelly?
A) A type of shaved ice dessert.
B) Made from the seeds of a creeping fig, Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang.
C) Made from taro root paste.
D) A gelatinous dessert made with milk.
  • 32. What is the main difference between xue-bing and tshuah-ping?
A) Xue-bing is made with fish paste, unlike tshuah-ping.
B) Xue-bing has a creamy base mixture, while tshuah-ping does not.
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) Lotus seed paste or sweetened red bean paste.
B) Chocolate and strawberry jam.
C) Pineapple filling.
D) Taro root paste.
  • 34. Which Taiwanese dessert involves a filling of pineapple?
A) Pineapple cake.
B) Taro ice cream.
C) Aiyu jelly.
D) Xue-bing.
  • 35. Which night market dish is a fried and steamed meat-filled bun?
A) Fruit ices.
B) Meat-filled buns.
C) Crêpes.
D) Bubble tea.
  • 36. What is a distinctive ingredient in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine?
A) Truffle oil.
B) Wasabi.
C) Mountain peppercorns (shan hujiao).
D) Saffron.
  • 37. What is a traditional method of preserving meat among Taiwanese aborigines?
A) Dehydrating.
B) Freezing in ice blocks.
C) Preserving with millet wine or salt.
D) Canning.
  • 38. What is a popular snack found in Taiwanese night markets?
A) Oyster-filled omelets.
B) Croissants.
C) Sushi rolls.
D) Baguettes.
  • 39. Which dessert is made from the seeds of a creeping fig?
A) Bubble tea.
B) Taro ice cream.
C) Aiyu jelly.
D) Xue-bing.
  • 40. What is the traditional filling for the Taiwanese dessert moachi?
A) Pineapple paste.
B) Chocolate ganache.
C) Beans or nuts.
D) Strawberry jam.
  • 41. Which Taiwanese night market dish is adapted from French cuisine?
A) Crêpes.
B) Fried glutinous rice balls.
C) Oyster-filled omelets.
D) Bubble tea.
  • 42. When did interest in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine gain traction in the media?
A) Late 2000s
B) 2010s
C) Early 1980s
D) Mid-1990s
  • 43. Which city hosts an annual Indigenous Peoples Healthy Cuisine and Innovative Beverage Competition?
A) Pingtung County
B) Kaohsiung City
C) Taipei
D) Tainan
  • 44. What is Silaw in Amis cuisine?
A) Pickled pork
B) Grilled vegetables
C) Stewed chicken
D) Fried fish
  • 45. Which indigenous restaurant in Pingtung County is of national significance?
A) Le Blé d'Or
B) Cha Ha Mu
C) Rinari
D) Long Chuan
  • 46. What was the impact of martial law on indigenous culture in Taiwan?
A) It led to a revival of indigenous practices.
B) There was no significant impact.
C) Indigenous culture was repressed by the government.
D) It resulted in increased governmental support.
  • 47. Which Taiwanese city is considered the heart of coffee culture?
A) New Taipei City
B) Tainan
C) Taipei
D) Kaohsiung
  • 48. When were the first coffee plants imported to Taiwan by the British?
A) 1895
B) 1884
C) 1922
D) 1941
  • 49. By 2024, what percentage of specialty coffee shops in Taiwan were roasting their own beans?
A) Only large chains
B) None
C) A significant percentage
D) Less than 10%
  • 50. What was the average annual coffee consumption per person in Taiwan by 2024?
A) 100 cups
B) 300 cups
C) 177 cups
D) 250 cups
  • 51. Which Taiwanese city is known for significant small-scale coffee cultivation?
A) Pingtung County
B) Kaohsiung
C) Tainan
D) New Taipei City's Sanxia District
  • 52. What was the peak year for coffee production in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule?
A) 1941
B) 1922
C) 1895
D) 1945
  • 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) Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
B) Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor
C) Taipei Kaoliang Liquor
D) Yusan Kaoliang Chiew
  • 55. What is the highest alcohol percentage available in Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor?
A) 38 percent
B) 60 percent
C) 58 percent
D) 45 percent
  • 56. What is the name of the highest mountain in Taiwan, after which a Kaoliang liquor is named?
A) Dabajian
B) Nanhuan
C) Yushan
D) Hehuanshan
  • 57. How long is the 'X.O.' kaoliang aged before bottling?
A) Seven years
B) Ten years
C) Five years
D) Three years
  • 58. Where is Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor produced?
A) Taipei City
B) Nangan Township, Lienchiang County
C) Taichung City
D) Kinmen Island
  • 59. What is the origin of the name 'Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor'?
A) The number of barrels produced annually
B) An abandoned military tunnel called Tunnel 88
C) A legendary figure in Matsu history
D) A famous local festival
  • 60. For how long are all aged kaoliangs stored at the Matsu Distillery?
A) Two years
B) One year
C) At least five years
D) Three years
  • 61. When did commercial rum production begin in Taiwan?
A) During the Japanese colonial period
B) In 2002
C) In the early 21st century
D) After World War II
  • 62. 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.
  • 63. When did independent winemaking become legal in Taiwan?
A) In 1914
B) In 2014
C) In 2002
D) During the Japanese colonial period
  • 64. What is the largest contemporary domestic sake brand in Taiwan?
A) Domaine Shu Sheng
B) Weightstone Vineyard Estate & Winery
C) Le Palais
D) Yuchun
  • 65. When did the Michelin Guide begin reviewing restaurants in Taipei?
A) In 1999
B) In 2018
C) In 2023
D) In 2002
  • 66. Who was important in gaining Taichung international recognition for its fine dining?
A) Lanshu Chen
B) Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation
C) Domaine Shu Sheng
D) The Michelin Guide
  • 67. What is a typical first course in Taiwanese wedding banquets?
A) Thai curry
B) Japanese sashimi
C) Italian pasta
D) French pastries
  • 68. How many restaurants were awarded stars by the Michelin Guide in Taiwan in 2020?
A) 100
B) 10
C) 50
D) 30
  • 69. What is the status of Taiwan's indigenous winemaking culture?
A) It is staging a comeback.
B) It is declining rapidly.
C) It was never popular in Taiwan.
D) It has been completely lost.
  • 70. Which cuisine became popular in Taiwan due to Italian emigrants after the 2008 financial crisis?
A) Russian
B) Italian
C) Indian
D) Nordic
  • 71. 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) George Elsner
C) Fu Pei-mei
D) Michael de Prenda
  • 72. Which chain pizza restaurant entered the Taiwanese market in 1986?
A) Domino's Pizza
B) Papa John's
C) Little Caesars
D) Pizza Hut
  • 73. When did the first Russian restaurant, The Café Astoria, open in Taiwan?
A) 1986
B) 1949
C) 2008
D) 1970s
  • 74. Who founded the first Russian restaurant in Taiwan?
A) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
B) George Elsner
C) Fu Pei-mei
D) Michael de Prenda
  • 75. What unusual ingredient has been used in Taiwanese ramen dishes?
A) Mushrooms
B) Chicken broth
C) Durian
D) Soy sauce
  • 76. Where are Burmese and Chinese Burmese restaurants primarily located in Taipei?
A) Ximending area
B) Little Burma section
C) Da'an district
D) Shilin Night Market
  • 77. Which Singaporean chef's restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star in 2020?
A) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
B) George Elsner
C) Michael de Prenda
D) Fu Pei-mei
  • 78. 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
  • 79. Which Taiwanese city has a significant Singaporean community?
A) Taichung
B) Pingtung
C) Tainan
D) Kaohsiung
  • 80. Who is a well-known Taiwanese chef that has been successful abroad?
A) André Chiang
B) James Beard
C) Frankie Gaw
D) Peng Chang-kuei
  • 81. What dish was invented by Peng Chang-kuei to feed American military dignitaries in the 1950s?
A) Taiwanese beef noodles
B) Bubble tea
C) Oyster omelette
D) General Tso's chicken
  • 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) Win Son Presents
D) Kato by Chef Jon Yao
  • 83. Who published a Taiwanese American cookbook titled 'First Generation' in 2022?
A) Cathy Erway
B) Stephanie Izard
C) Frankie Gaw
D) André Chiang
  • 84. 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) Taipei Culinary Institute
D) Danshui Technical College
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