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Taiwanese Cuisine - Quiz
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  • 1. Which dish is considered the national dish of Taiwan?
A) Lu rou fan
B) Stinky tofu
C) Beef noodle soup
D) Bubble tea
  • 2. What is the main ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelette?
A) Oysters
B) Eggs
C) Green onions
D) Shrimp
  • 3. Which dish features pork belly braised in soy sauce and rice wine?
A) Stinky tofu
B) Beef noodle soup
C) Guabao
D) Lu rou fan
  • 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) Liuhe Night Market
D) Shilin 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) Bubble tea
C) Lu rou fan
D) Beef noodle soup
  • 6. What type of tea is traditionally served in Taiwanese cuisine to aid digestion?
A) Black tea
B) Green tea
C) Tieguanyin
D) Oolong tea
  • 7. Which famous Taiwanese snack is made from taro root and typically served in a sweet syrup?
A) Taro balls
B) Dumplings
C) Mochi
D) Soy milk pudding
  • 8. Which drink originated in Taiwan and consists of tea mixed with milk or cream and sweetener?
A) Taro milk tea
B) Oolong tea
C) Bubble tea
D) Green 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) Long-grained indica rice
B) Wild rice
C) Short-grained japonica rice
D) Brown 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) Apple cider vinegar
B) Balsamic vinegar
C) Taiwanese black vinegar
D) Rice vinegar
  • 13. What term refers to substantial snacks similar to Spanish tapas in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Dim sum
B) Xiaochi (小吃)
C) Yakiniku
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) Udon noodles
D) Ramen noodles
  • 16. Which appliance became a staple in Taiwanese kitchens during the 1960s?
A) Blender
B) Tatung electric steamer
C) Microwave oven
D) Toaster
  • 17. What is a common ingredient mix in Taiwanese cuisine known for its five spices?
A) Taco seasoning
B) Italian herbs
C) Curry powder
D) Five-spice powder
  • 18. Which type of cuisine was served to the colonial elite in high-end restaurants during Japanese rule?
A) Fujianese cuisine
B) Hakka cuisine
C) Japanese washoku
D) Chinese cuisine
  • 19. What type of cuisine did the Kuomintang help preserve in Taiwan?
A) Authentic Chinese culinary traditions
B) Hakka cuisine
C) Japanese washoku
D) Fujianese cuisine
  • 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 right-facing swastika
B) A yin-yang symbol
C) A left-facing swastika
D) A lotus flower
  • 22. Which religions have influenced the prevalence of vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) Christianity and Islam
B) Confucianism and Taoism
C) Buddhism and I-Kuan Tao
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) All-you-can-eat, pay-by-the-weight, and order-from-a-menu
C) Cafeterias, brunch spots, and tea houses
D) Buffet only, fast food style, and fine dining
  • 24. What has driven the rise in veganism in Taiwan?
A) Cultural traditions and historical practices
B) Availability of exotic fruits and vegetables
C) Economic benefits and government incentives
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) Green Earth Foods
C) Taiwanese Delights Co.
D) Hung Yang Foods
  • 26. What percentage of Hung Yang Foods' business is conducted overseas?
A) 90%
B) 60%
C) 80%
D) 50%
  • 27. In which markets do Taiwanese fake meat companies primarily export their products?
A) Central Asian, Oceanian, and Antarctic
B) Indian, Russian, and Caribbean
C) African, South American, and Middle Eastern
D) European, North American, and Southeast Asian
  • 28. What initiative did the Ministry of Education in Taiwan start in 2010 regarding vegetarianism?
A) Organizing monthly vegetarian food festivals
B) Encouraging educational institutions to go entirely vegetarian one day a week
C) Providing subsidies for vegetarian school lunches
D) Mandating all schools to serve only vegan meals
  • 29. By 2018, what percentage of Taiwan's population reported not eating meat?
A) 5-10%
B) 12-16%
C) 30-35%
D) 20-25%
  • 30. Approximately how many vegetarian restaurants were there in Taiwan by 2023?
A) 8,500
B) 3,000
C) 6,000
D) 10,000
  • 31. What is the process of making aiyu jelly?
A) Made from taro root paste.
B) A type of shaved ice dessert.
C) Made from the seeds of a creeping fig, Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang.
D) A gelatinous dessert made with milk.
  • 32. What is the main difference between xue-bing and tshuah-ping?
A) Tshuah-ping has a thicker texture than xue-bing.
B) Xue-bing is made with fish paste, unlike tshuah-ping.
C) Tshuah-ping uses milk as its base, whereas xue-bing does not.
D) Xue-bing has a creamy base mixture, while tshuah-ping does not.
  • 33. What are the traditional fillings for mooncakes?
A) Pineapple filling.
B) Chocolate and strawberry jam.
C) Taro root paste.
D) Lotus seed paste or sweetened red bean paste.
  • 34. What is Silaw in Amis cuisine?
A) Stewed chicken
B) Pickled pork
C) Grilled vegetables
D) Fried fish
  • 35. What is the origin of the name 'Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor'?
A) The number of barrels produced annually
B) A legendary figure in Matsu history
C) An abandoned military tunnel called Tunnel 88
D) A famous local festival
  • 36. What is a typical first course in Taiwanese wedding banquets?
A) Italian pasta
B) Thai curry
C) Japanese sashimi
D) French pastries
  • 37. What was the impact of martial law on indigenous culture in Taiwan?
A) There was no significant impact.
B) It resulted in increased governmental support.
C) Indigenous culture was repressed by the government.
D) It led to a revival of indigenous practices.
  • 38. What is a popular snack found in Taiwanese night markets?
A) Oyster-filled omelets.
B) Baguettes.
C) Sushi rolls.
D) Croissants.
  • 39. What is the traditional filling for the Taiwanese dessert moachi?
A) Strawberry jam.
B) Chocolate ganache.
C) Beans or nuts.
D) Pineapple paste.
  • 40. Which Taiwanese night market dish is adapted from French cuisine?
A) Oyster-filled omelets.
B) Bubble tea.
C) Crêpes.
D) Fried glutinous rice balls.
  • 41. What was the peak year for coffee production in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule?
A) 1945
B) 1922
C) 1895
D) 1941
  • 42. When did interest in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine gain traction in the media?
A) Late 2000s
B) 2010s
C) Mid-1990s
D) Early 1980s
  • 43. Which brand of Kaoliang liquor is produced on the island of Kinmen?
A) Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
B) Taipei Kaoliang Liquor
C) Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor
D) Yusan Kaoliang Chiew
  • 44. What unusual ingredient has been used in Taiwanese ramen dishes?
A) Soy sauce
B) Chicken broth
C) Durian
D) Mushrooms
  • 45. What is the largest contemporary domestic sake brand in Taiwan?
A) Weightstone Vineyard Estate & Winery
B) Domaine Shu Sheng
C) Yuchun
D) Le Palais
  • 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) General Tso's chicken
B) Taiwanese beef noodles
C) Bubble tea
D) Oyster omelette
  • 48. Which Taiwanese city is known for significant small-scale coffee cultivation?
A) Kaohsiung
B) Pingtung County
C) Tainan
D) New Taipei City's Sanxia District
  • 49. 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
  • 50. Which cuisine became popular in Taiwan due to Italian emigrants after the 2008 financial crisis?
A) Italian
B) Nordic
C) Indian
D) Russian
  • 51. What is a distinctive ingredient in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine?
A) Mountain peppercorns (shan hujiao).
B) Truffle oil.
C) Wasabi.
D) Saffron.
  • 52. When did commercial rum production begin in Taiwan?
A) In 2002
B) After World War II
C) During the Japanese colonial period
D) In the early 21st century
  • 53. 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
  • 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) During the Japanese colonial period
D) In 2014
  • 56. Who was one of the innovators of Italian cuisine in Taiwan, known for starting multiple restaurants and a farm?
A) Fu Pei-mei
B) George Elsner
C) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
D) Michael de Prenda
  • 57. Which dessert is made from the seeds of a creeping fig?
A) Bubble tea.
B) Xue-bing.
C) Aiyu jelly.
D) Taro ice cream.
  • 58. What is the name of the highest mountain in Taiwan, after which a Kaoliang liquor is named?
A) Yushan
B) Nanhuan
C) Hehuanshan
D) Dabajian
  • 59. When did the first Russian restaurant, The Café Astoria, open in Taiwan?
A) 2008
B) 1949
C) 1986
D) 1970s
  • 60. Who published a Taiwanese American cookbook titled 'First Generation' in 2022?
A) Cathy Erway
B) Frankie Gaw
C) Stephanie Izard
D) André Chiang
  • 61. Which city hosts an annual Indigenous Peoples Healthy Cuisine and Innovative Beverage Competition?
A) Taipei
B) Pingtung County
C) Tainan
D) Kaohsiung City
  • 62. Which Taiwanese dessert involves a filling of pineapple?
A) Aiyu jelly.
B) Pineapple cake.
C) Xue-bing.
D) Taro ice cream.
  • 63. Which Taiwanese beer brand is known for being a craft ale?
A) Jolly Brewery+Restaurant
B) Long Chuan
C) Le Blé d'Or
D) Taihu Brewing
  • 64. Who was important in gaining Taichung international recognition for its fine dining?
A) Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation
B) The Michelin Guide
C) Domaine Shu Sheng
D) Lanshu Chen
  • 65. Which Singaporean chef's restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star in 2020?
A) George Elsner
B) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
C) Michael de Prenda
D) Fu Pei-mei
  • 66. Which Taiwanese city is considered the heart of coffee culture?
A) Taipei
B) Tainan
C) Kaohsiung
D) New Taipei City
  • 67. What is the highest alcohol percentage available in Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor?
A) 45 percent
B) 58 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 38 percent
  • 68. When were the first coffee plants imported to Taiwan by the British?
A) 1922
B) 1941
C) 1895
D) 1884
  • 69. What is unique about Taiwan's whisky market?
A) It only produces Japanese whisky.
B) It primarily imports whisky from Scotland.
C) It has no domestic whisky production.
D) It drinks more single malt whisky than blended whisky.
  • 70. For how long are all aged kaoliangs stored at the Matsu Distillery?
A) One year
B) At least five years
C) Three years
D) Two years
  • 71. Which Taiwanese city has a significant Singaporean community?
A) Pingtung
B) Tainan
C) Kaohsiung
D) Taichung
  • 72. Where is Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor produced?
A) Taichung City
B) Nangan Township, Lienchiang County
C) Taipei City
D) Kinmen Island
  • 73. How many restaurants were awarded stars by the Michelin Guide in Taiwan in 2020?
A) 10
B) 100
C) 50
D) 30
  • 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) Taipei Restaurant
C) Win Son Presents
D) Kato by Chef Jon Yao
  • 75. Who is a well-known Taiwanese chef that has been successful abroad?
A) James Beard
B) André Chiang
C) Frankie Gaw
D) Peng Chang-kuei
  • 76. Where are Burmese and Chinese Burmese restaurants primarily located in Taipei?
A) Shilin Night Market
B) Ximending area
C) Little Burma section
D) Da'an district
  • 77. How long is the 'X.O.' kaoliang aged before bottling?
A) Seven years
B) Five years
C) Three years
D) Ten years
  • 78. When did the Michelin Guide begin reviewing restaurants in Taipei?
A) In 2023
B) In 2002
C) In 1999
D) In 2018
  • 79. By 2024, what percentage of specialty coffee shops in Taiwan were roasting their own beans?
A) None
B) A significant percentage
C) Only large chains
D) Less than 10%
  • 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 is declining rapidly.
B) It has been completely lost.
C) It was never popular in Taiwan.
D) It is staging a comeback.
  • 82. What was the average annual coffee consumption per person in Taiwan by 2024?
A) 177 cups
B) 100 cups
C) 300 cups
D) 250 cups
  • 83. Who founded the first Russian restaurant in Taiwan?
A) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
B) Fu Pei-mei
C) George Elsner
D) Michael de Prenda
  • 84. Which indigenous restaurant in Pingtung County is of national significance?
A) Cha Ha Mu
B) Rinari
C) Long Chuan
D) Le Blé d'Or
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