Shengjian mantou - Quiz
  • 1. What are shengjian mantou?
A) Sweet steamed cakes
B) Crispy fried spring rolls
C) Large boiled dumplings
D) Small, pan-fried baozi
  • 2. Shengjian mantou are a specialty of which cities?
A) Suzhou and Shanghai
B) Chengdu and Chongqing
C) Guangzhou and Shenzhen
D) Beijing and Tianjin
  • 3. What are the buns typically filled with?
A) Chicken and mushrooms
B) Shrimp and tofu
C) Beef and cabbage
D) Pork and gelatin
  • 4. What happens to the gelatin when the buns are cooked?
A) It melts into liquid or soup
B) It evaporates completely
C) It turns into cheese
D) It hardens into candy
  • 5. How do shengjian mantou in Shanghai typically differ from those sold elsewhere?
A) They contain no meat fillings
B) They have thin, crisp skins
C) They are baked instead of fried
D) They are much larger in size
  • 6. When and where did the buns originate?
A) Hangzhou at the end of the 20th century
B) Suzhou at the beginning of the 20th century
C) Shanghai in the late 19th century
D) Beijing in the mid-19th century
  • 7. Since when have shengjian mantou been a common breakfast item in Shanghai?
A) The early 1880s
B) The late 1950s
C) The late 1980s
D) The early 1920s
  • 8. In Modern Chinese, what is an unfilled plain bun usually called?
A) Baozi
B) Mantou
C) Jiaozi
D) Wonton
  • 9. In the Jiangnan region where Wu Chinese is spoken, what does the word mantou refer to?
A) Only sweet dessert buns
B) Only unfilled plain buns
C) Only noodles in broth
D) Both filled and unfilled buns
  • 10. What is the xiaolong mantou often called in other varieties of Chinese?
A) Baozi
B) Shumai
C) Jiaozi
D) Xiaolongbao
  • 11. What kind of dough is used to make shengjian?
A) Fully fermented bread dough
B) Rice flour dough
C) Semi-leavened dough
D) Unleavened puff pastry
  • 12. What ingredients are placed atop the buns during the cooking process?
A) Chili flakes and garlic
B) Soy sauce and sugar
C) Chopped green onions and sesame
D) Cilantro and crushed peanuts
  • 13. What type of pan is used to cook shengjian?
A) A steaming bamboo basket
B) A deep metal wok
C) A cast iron Dutch oven
D) An oiled, shallow, flat pan
  • 14. How large are typical commercial pans used for shengjian?
A) Less than twenty centimetres wide
B) More than a metre in diameter
C) About thirty centimetres in diameter
D) Exactly two metres deep
  • 15. Which part of the bun faces downwards in direct contact with the pan?
A) The smooth top surface
B) The knot where the dough is folded together
C) The bottom edge without folds
D) The side filled with sesame
  • 16. What is sprayed on the buns during cooking to ensure the top is properly cooked?
A) Vinegar
B) Water
C) Oil
D) Broth
  • 17. What shape do the buns become after cooking because they are tightly lined up in the pan?
A) Flat triangles
B) Long cylinders
C) Perfect spheres
D) Somewhat cube-shaped
  • 18. Why might the chef flip the buns while waiting to be served?
A) To melt the filling further
B) To cool them down faster
C) To add more sesame seeds
D) To prevent the crispy bottom from getting soggy
  • 19. What are common variations of shengjian fillings?
A) Mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots
B) Red bean paste and lotus seed
C) Chicken, pork mixed with prawns, and pork mixed with crab meat
D) Beef, lamb, and vegetarian tofu
  • 20. How are shengjian traditionally sold in terms of quantity?
A) In pairs of two
B) In lots of four
C) In lots of ten
D) Individually by weight
  • 21. What quantity of shengjian is referred to as one 'tael'?
A) Six
B) Eight
C) Four
D) Two
  • 22. When are shengjian usually eaten?
A) During afternoon tea
B) At formal dinners
C) At midnight supper
D) At breakfast
  • 23. What may accompany shengjian when served?
A) A glass of cold beer
B) A small bowl of clear soup
C) A plate of french fries
D) A cup of sweet milk tea
  • 24. What type of vinegar may the buns be dipped in?
A) Chinkiang vinegar
B) White wine vinegar
C) Apple cider vinegar
D) Balsamic vinegar
  • 25. Why are shengjian durable and easily portable?
A) Because of the method of cooking, especially the relatively hard bottom
B) Because they are wrapped in plastic wrap
C) Because they contain no liquid soup inside
D) Because they are frozen before selling
  • 26. How are shengjian often packed for take-away consumption?
A) In plastic containers
B) In wooden boxes
C) In paper bags
D) In ceramic bowls
  • 27. As what can shengjian be sold throughout the day by some shops or restaurants?
A) A dianxin or snack
B) A preserved emergency ration
C) A main course banquet dish
D) A holiday celebration cake
  • 28. Are shengjian commonly found as a dish in a main meal?
A) No, they are rarely found as a dish in a main meal
B) Yes, accompanying every lunch menu
C) Yes, they are the primary main course
D) Yes, served exclusively at dinner banquets
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