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Tom yum - Quiz
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  • 1. Which type of tom yum has a clear broth?
A) Tom yam nam sai
B) Tom yam kathi
C) Tom yam kung maphrao on nam khon
D) Tom yam nam khon
  • 2. When was the tom yam nam khon variation introduced?
A) The 1980s
B) The 1990s
C) The 1970s
D) The 1950s
  • 3. What is added to tom yam nam khon as a finishing touch?
A) Lime juice
B) Coconut milk
C) Evaporated milk or non-dairy creamer
D) Fish sauce
  • 4. Which soup is often confused with tom yam kathi?
A) Tom yam pla
B) Tom yam kung
C) Tom kha kai
D) Tom yam gai
  • 5. What is the dominant flavor in tom kha kai?
A) Lemongrass
B) Galangal
C) Prawns
D) Lime
  • 6. Which version of tom yum is most popular among tourists?
A) Tom yam kha mu
B) Tom yam pla
C) Tom yam kung
D) Tom yam gai
  • 7. During which historical period did tom yam kung originate?
A) Rattanakosin Kingdom
B) Ayutthaya Kingdom
C) Thonburi Kingdom
D) Sukhothai Kingdom
  • 8. What was the most widespread form of tom yum before mass-tourism?
A) Tom yam gai
B) Tom yam kung
C) Tom yam pla
D) Tom yam nam khon
  • 9. What is the main ingredient of tom yam pla?
A) Pork
B) Squid
C) Chicken
D) Fish
  • 10. What kind of fish flesh is preferred for tom yam pla?
A) Firm flesh
B) Soft flesh
C) Flaky flesh
D) Bony flesh
  • 11. Which tom yum version uses chicken?
A) Tom yam gai
B) Tom yam kha mu
C) Tom yam pla
D) Tom yam kung
  • 12. What does tom yam po taek typically contain?
A) Only chicken
B) Mixed seafood
C) Only vegetables
D) Only pork leg
  • 13. Which ingredient is unique to tom yam kung maphrao on nam khon?
A) Clams
B) Pork ribs
C) Young coconut meat
D) Chicken
  • 14. How must tom yam kha mu be cooked?
A) High heat for a short time
B) Flash fried
C) Steamed for ten minutes
D) Long cooking time under low fire
  • 15. What is the main ingredient of tom yam sikhrong kraduk on?
A) Squid
B) Pork leg
C) Pork ribs
D) Prawns
  • 16. In Thai restaurants, how is tom yum often served?
A) In a wooden bowl
B) In a fire pot
C) On a chilled plate
D) In a clay pot
  • 17. What does the word 'tom' refer to in the name tom yum?
A) The boiling process
B) The stirring process
C) The serving style
D) The type of meat
  • 18. Which historian suggests that tom yum originated in India?
A) Giles Milton
B) RTGS
C) Tom Yam
D) None of the above
  • 19. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a main ingredient for tom yum?
A) Chicken
B) Pork
C) Shrimp
D) Beef
  • 20. Which of the following aromatic ingredients is typically simmered in tom yum?
A) Celery
B) Carrots
C) Lemongrass
D) Bell peppers
  • 21. Why are aromatic ingredients sometimes removed from the soup after simmering?
A) They ruin the color
B) They are toxic
C) They make the soup too salty
D) Many are not edible
  • 22. What is the primary function of nam phrik phao in tom yum?
A) To impart sweet, salty, and spicy tastes
B) To preserve the ingredients
C) To thicken the soup base
D) To act as a garnish
  • 23. What is nam phrik phao made of?
A) Fish sauce, lime, and coconut milk
B) Shrimp, chilis, shallots, and garlic
C) Lemongrass, galangal, and pork
D) Mushrooms, coriander, and chicken
  • 24. What is often used as a final topping for tom yum?
A) Sesame seeds
B) Fried shallots
C) Fresh chopped coriander leaves
D) Dried chili flakes
  • 25. What can tom yum be served over?
A) Quinoa
B) Bread
C) Pasta
D) Rice
  • 26. When making shrimp-based soup, what is simmered to extract flavor?
A) Shrimp tails only
B) Shrimp shells and heads
C) Shrimp legs
D) Shrimp meat only
  • 27. What ingredient provides the sourness in tom khlong?
A) Vinegar
B) Tamarind
C) Lemon zest
D) Lime juice
  • 28. What is the origin of the spicy and sour soup known as tom saeb?
A) Northern Kuala Lumpur
B) Northeastern Thailand (Isan)
C) Central Thailand
D) Southern Malaysia
  • 29. In Malaysia, how is the spelling of tom yum locally rendered?
A) Tom-yam
B) Tom yum
C) Tomyam
D) Tom-yum
  • 30. As of 2018, how many south Thai cooks were employed in Malaysia due to the popularity of Thai dishes?
A) At least 120,000
B) Over 200,000
C) Around 80,000
D) Approximately 50,000
  • 31. In which Malaysian state are many Thai restaurants concentrated?
A) Penang
B) Selangor
C) Kedah
D) Johor
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