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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) Beef noodle soup
C) Lu rou fan
D) Bubble tea
  • 2. What is the main ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelette?
A) Oysters
B) Green onions
C) Eggs
D) Shrimp
  • 3. Which dish features pork belly braised in soy sauce and rice wine?
A) Stinky tofu
B) Beef noodle soup
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) Shilin Night Market
C) Raohe 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) Bubble tea
B) Lu rou fan
C) Beef noodle soup
D) Stinky tofu
  • 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) Soy milk pudding
B) Dumplings
C) Mochi
D) Taro balls
  • 8. Which drink originated in Taiwan and consists of tea mixed with milk or cream and sweetener?
A) Oolong tea
B) Green tea
C) Taro milk tea
D) Bubble tea
  • 9. Which cuisine has had the most profound impact on mainstream Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Cuisine of indigenous peoples
B) Japanese cuisine
C) Southern Fujian cuisine
D) Hakka 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) Tuna
D) Grouper
  • 12. What type of vinegar is considered an outlier among black vinegars in Taiwan?
A) Apple cider vinegar
B) Rice vinegar
C) Balsamic vinegar
D) Taiwanese black vinegar
  • 13. What term refers to substantial snacks similar to Spanish tapas in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Sashimi
B) Xiaochi (小吃)
C) Yakiniku
D) Dim sum
  • 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) Udon noodles
C) Spaghetti
D) Ramen 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) Taco seasoning
B) Curry powder
C) Italian herbs
D) Five-spice powder
  • 18. Which type of cuisine was served to the colonial elite in high-end restaurants during Japanese rule?
A) Chinese cuisine
B) Fujianese cuisine
C) Hakka cuisine
D) Japanese washoku
  • 19. What type of cuisine did the Kuomintang help preserve in Taiwan?
A) Fujianese cuisine
B) Hakka cuisine
C) Authentic Chinese culinary traditions
D) Japanese washoku
  • 20. Which ingredient is commonly used in Taiwanese black vinegar production?
A) Wheat
B) Sticky rice
C) Barley
D) Corn
  • 21. What is a common symbol found at vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) A yin-yang symbol
B) A right-facing swastika
C) A lotus flower
D) A left-facing swastika
  • 22. Which religions have influenced the prevalence of vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) Confucianism and Taoism
B) Christianity and Islam
C) Shintoism and Hinduism
D) Buddhism and I-Kuan Tao
  • 23. What types of vegetarian restaurant styles are common in Taiwan?
A) Cafeterias, brunch spots, and tea houses
B) All-you-can-eat, pay-by-the-weight, and order-from-a-menu
C) Street food stalls, dessert cafes, and sushi bars
D) Buffet only, fast food style, and fine dining
  • 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) Hung Yang Foods
B) Green Earth Foods
C) Taiwanese Delights Co.
D) Plant-Based Innovations
  • 26. What percentage of Hung Yang Foods' business is conducted overseas?
A) 50%
B) 80%
C) 90%
D) 60%
  • 27. In which markets do Taiwanese fake meat companies primarily export their products?
A) European, North American, and Southeast Asian
B) African, South American, and Middle Eastern
C) Indian, Russian, and Caribbean
D) Central Asian, Oceanian, and Antarctic
  • 28. What initiative did the Ministry of Education in Taiwan start in 2010 regarding vegetarianism?
A) Organizing monthly vegetarian food festivals
B) Mandating all schools to serve only vegan meals
C) Encouraging educational institutions to go entirely vegetarian one day a week
D) Providing subsidies for vegetarian school lunches
  • 29. By 2018, what percentage of Taiwan's population reported not eating meat?
A) 20-25%
B) 12-16%
C) 30-35%
D) 5-10%
  • 30. Approximately how many vegetarian restaurants were there in Taiwan by 2023?
A) 10,000
B) 8,500
C) 6,000
D) 3,000
  • 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 has a creamy base mixture, while tshuah-ping does not.
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) Tshuah-ping has a thicker texture than xue-bing.
  • 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. Which Taiwanese dessert involves a filling of pineapple?
A) Taro ice cream.
B) Aiyu jelly.
C) Pineapple cake.
D) Xue-bing.
  • 35. Which night market dish is a fried and steamed meat-filled bun?
A) Meat-filled buns.
B) Crêpes.
C) Fruit ices.
D) Bubble tea.
  • 36. What is a distinctive ingredient in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine?
A) Truffle oil.
B) Saffron.
C) Wasabi.
D) Mountain peppercorns (shan hujiao).
  • 37. What is a traditional method of preserving meat among Taiwanese aborigines?
A) Dehydrating.
B) Freezing in ice blocks.
C) Canning.
D) Preserving with millet wine or salt.
  • 38. What is a popular snack found in Taiwanese night markets?
A) Oyster-filled omelets.
B) Baguettes.
C) Sushi rolls.
D) Croissants.
  • 39. Which dessert is made from the seeds of a creeping fig?
A) Bubble tea.
B) Aiyu jelly.
C) Taro ice cream.
D) Xue-bing.
  • 40. What is the traditional filling for the Taiwanese dessert moachi?
A) Pineapple paste.
B) Beans or nuts.
C) Chocolate ganache.
D) Strawberry jam.
  • 41. Which Taiwanese night market dish is adapted from French cuisine?
A) Fried glutinous rice balls.
B) Bubble tea.
C) Oyster-filled omelets.
D) Crêpes.
  • 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 city hosts an annual Indigenous Peoples Healthy Cuisine and Innovative Beverage Competition?
A) Tainan
B) Taipei
C) Kaohsiung City
D) Pingtung County
  • 44. What is Silaw in Amis cuisine?
A) Grilled vegetables
B) Stewed chicken
C) Pickled pork
D) Fried fish
  • 45. Which indigenous restaurant in Pingtung County is of national significance?
A) Rinari
B) Le Blé d'Or
C) Cha Ha Mu
D) Long Chuan
  • 46. 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) It resulted in increased governmental support.
D) Indigenous culture was repressed by the government.
  • 47. Which Taiwanese city is considered the heart of coffee culture?
A) Taipei
B) New Taipei City
C) Kaohsiung
D) Tainan
  • 48. When were the first coffee plants imported to Taiwan by the British?
A) 1895
B) 1941
C) 1922
D) 1884
  • 49. By 2024, what percentage of specialty coffee shops in Taiwan were roasting their own beans?
A) None
B) Only large chains
C) Less than 10%
D) A significant percentage
  • 50. What was the average annual coffee consumption per person in Taiwan by 2024?
A) 177 cups
B) 250 cups
C) 100 cups
D) 300 cups
  • 51. Which Taiwanese city is known for significant small-scale coffee cultivation?
A) Pingtung County
B) New Taipei City's Sanxia District
C) Tainan
D) Kaohsiung
  • 52. What was the peak year for coffee production in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule?
A) 1941
B) 1945
C) 1922
D) 1895
  • 53. Which Taiwanese beer brand is known for being a craft ale?
A) Jolly Brewery+Restaurant
B) Long Chuan
C) Taihu Brewing
D) Le Blé d'Or
  • 54. Which brand of Kaoliang liquor is produced on the island of Kinmen?
A) Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
B) Yusan Kaoliang Chiew
C) Taipei Kaoliang Liquor
D) Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor
  • 55. What is the highest alcohol percentage available in Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor?
A) 58 percent
B) 45 percent
C) 38 percent
D) 60 percent
  • 56. What is the name of the highest mountain in Taiwan, after which a Kaoliang liquor is named?
A) Hehuanshan
B) Nanhuan
C) Dabajian
D) Yushan
  • 57. How long is the 'X.O.' kaoliang aged before bottling?
A) Ten years
B) Seven years
C) Three years
D) Five years
  • 58. Where is Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor produced?
A) Taipei City
B) Nangan Township, Lienchiang County
C) Kinmen Island
D) Taichung City
  • 59. What is the origin of the name 'Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor'?
A) A famous local festival
B) The number of barrels produced annually
C) An abandoned military tunnel called Tunnel 88
D) A legendary figure in Matsu history
  • 60. For how long are all aged kaoliangs stored at the Matsu Distillery?
A) Three years
B) Two years
C) One year
D) At least five years
  • 61. When did commercial rum production begin in Taiwan?
A) After World War II
B) In 2002
C) In the early 21st century
D) During the Japanese colonial period
  • 62. What is unique about Taiwan's whisky market?
A) It drinks more single malt whisky than blended whisky.
B) It has no domestic whisky production.
C) It only produces Japanese whisky.
D) It primarily imports whisky from Scotland.
  • 63. When did independent winemaking become legal in Taiwan?
A) During the Japanese colonial period
B) In 2014
C) In 2002
D) In 1914
  • 64. What is the largest contemporary domestic sake brand in Taiwan?
A) Domaine Shu Sheng
B) Weightstone Vineyard Estate & Winery
C) Yuchun
D) Le Palais
  • 65. When did the Michelin Guide begin reviewing restaurants in Taipei?
A) In 2023
B) In 2002
C) In 2018
D) In 1999
  • 66. Who was important in gaining Taichung international recognition for its fine dining?
A) Lanshu Chen
B) Domaine Shu Sheng
C) The Michelin Guide
D) Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation
  • 67. What is a typical first course in Taiwanese wedding banquets?
A) Italian pasta
B) Japanese sashimi
C) French pastries
D) Thai curry
  • 68. How many restaurants were awarded stars by the Michelin Guide in Taiwan in 2020?
A) 100
B) 50
C) 30
D) 10
  • 69. What is the status of Taiwan's indigenous winemaking culture?
A) It is staging a comeback.
B) It has been completely lost.
C) It is declining rapidly.
D) It was never popular in Taiwan.
  • 70. Which cuisine became popular in Taiwan due to Italian emigrants after the 2008 financial crisis?
A) Russian
B) Indian
C) Nordic
D) Italian
  • 71. Who was one of the innovators of Italian cuisine in Taiwan, known for starting multiple restaurants and a farm?
A) George Elsner
B) Fu Pei-mei
C) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
D) Michael de Prenda
  • 72. Which chain pizza restaurant entered the Taiwanese market in 1986?
A) Little Caesars
B) Domino's Pizza
C) Pizza Hut
D) Papa John's
  • 73. When did the first Russian restaurant, The Café Astoria, open in Taiwan?
A) 2008
B) 1949
C) 1986
D) 1970s
  • 74. Who founded the first Russian restaurant in Taiwan?
A) Fu Pei-mei
B) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
C) Michael de Prenda
D) George Elsner
  • 75. What unusual ingredient has been used in Taiwanese ramen dishes?
A) Chicken broth
B) Mushrooms
C) Durian
D) Soy sauce
  • 76. Where are Burmese and Chinese Burmese restaurants primarily located in Taipei?
A) Ximending area
B) Shilin Night Market
C) Little Burma section
D) Da'an district
  • 77. Which Singaporean chef's restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star in 2020?
A) Fu Pei-mei
B) Michael de Prenda
C) George Elsner
D) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
  • 78. Which community's immigration increased the focus on Hong Kong cuisine in Taiwan?
A) Russian refugees
B) Hongkongers following pro-democracy protests
C) Japanese immigrants
D) Indian expats
  • 79. Which Taiwanese city has a significant Singaporean community?
A) Pingtung
B) Tainan
C) Kaohsiung
D) Taichung
  • 80. Who is a well-known Taiwanese chef that has been successful abroad?
A) Peng Chang-kuei
B) James Beard
C) André Chiang
D) Frankie Gaw
  • 81. 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
  • 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) Win Son Presents
C) Myers + Chang
D) Kato by Chef Jon Yao
  • 83. Who published a Taiwanese American cookbook titled 'First Generation' in 2022?
A) André Chiang
B) Stephanie Izard
C) Frankie Gaw
D) Cathy Erway
  • 84. What was the first college-level course in cooking implemented at in Taiwan?
A) National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
B) Danshui Technical College
C) Taiwanese Cooking School
D) Taipei Culinary Institute
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