Welcome to this flavorsome quiz, filled to the brim with delectable details from the diverse world of Asian cuisine. Get ready to embark on an epicurean adventure, where you will wok and roll through tasty trivia and piquant puns. You may need to use your noodle a bit, as some questions are hotter than wasabi and others might just leave you fried. So take a deep breath, soy-t up, and let’s curry on towards a feast of facts!
1. Commonly used in Indonesian cuisine is which condiment also known as sweet soy sauce?
2. Which Asian country is the largest exporter of Jasmine rice?
3. What is the name of the thick wheat noodles popular in Japanese cuisine?
4. In sushi preparation, what is the Japanese term for fish served alone without rice?
5. Which country is famous for having a traditional tea ceremony known as ‘Chanoyu’?
6. Native to Southeast Asia is which fruit known for its offensive smell?
7. What is the name of the famous spicy soup made with shrimp in Thai cuisine?
8. Which spice is a crucial ingredient in Indian curry and is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties?
9. What is the name of a traditional Korean fermented cabbage dish known for its health benefits?
10. What is the English translation of ‘Dim sum’?
11. What type of tofu is traditionally used in the preparation of Miso Soup?
12. Which region in China is known for its spicy cuisine?
13. In Indian cuisine, what is the main protein cooked in ‘Butter’ sauce?
14. What is the traditional meat used in Korean Bulgogi?
15. What is the name of the popular noodle soup dish from Vietnam?
16. What is the popular Indian dessert made with milk and rice called?
17. In which country would you find the yearly Holi Cow! Festival?
18. What is a famous vegetarian dish from Indonesia that includes a mix of vegetables and peanut sauce?
19. In the black-colored variant of ramen, what ingredient gives the dish its unique color?
20. Tsukiji Market, one of the largest fish markets in the world, is located in which city?
21. What is the main protein traditionally used in a Banh Mi sandwich?
22. In Japanese cooking, what is the common name for the flat, iron griddle used for cooking?
23. Beginning with T is what fruit used to give a tangy and sour flavour to many Asian dishes?
24. In traditional Japanese dining, where should chopsticks be placed when not in use?
25. Which Japanese root vegetable is used as an extremely hot and pungent condiment, as well as for its anti-inflammatory properties?
26. Ramen burger, a fusion food item, was first created in which country?
27. How many compartments are traditionally found in a Japanese bento box?
28. In Chinese culture, what does serving a whole fish symbolize?
29. The 2001 movie ‘Spirited Away’ features a dish from which country that turns the parents into pigs?
30. In which non-Asian country is ‘Chicken Tikka Masala’, an adaptation of Indian cuisine, a famous dish?
31. Which country is the origin of the noodle dish ‘Pad See Ew’?
32. What is the main ingredient of the Korean side dish ‘Gim’?
33. ‘Momo’, a type of dumpling, is a traditional dish of which Asian country?
34. What name is given to a clay oven traditionally used in Indian cooking?
35. What are the main ingredients of the Japanese dish ‘Tempura’?
36. Which Asian country is famous for ‘Fish Amok’?
37. What is the name of the sweet delicacy made from beans, popular across Asia, particularly in Japan and China?
38. What is the name of Korea’s traditional rice wine?
39. ‘Dosa’, a popular South Indian dish, is made from what grain?
40. What is a typical filling for Chinese ‘Moon cakes’?
41. What is the dish ‘Nasi Goreng’ commonly known as?
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