Did sum-body say trivia? Yes! Grab your chopsticks, because we’re about to steam into “Sum” tasty territory with this Dim Sum Trivia Quiz! Are you ready to prove that you know your ‘siu mai’ from your ‘cha siu bao’? Well then, ‘wok’ this way. It’s time to ‘turnip’ the fun and put your knowledge to the test.
But remember, don’t take the ‘pork’ out of the ‘bun’, embrace the silliness!
1. In which country did Dim Sum originate?
2. What does Dim Sum literally translate to in English?
3. What is the main ingredient in Har Gow, a type of Dim Sum?
4. Which technique is often used to cook Dim Sum?
5. What is the traditional beverage served with Dim Sum?
6. Which dish is known as the “King of Dim Sum”?
7. How does Cantonese-style Dim Sum typically differ from Sichuan-style Dim Sum?
8. Which Dim Sum dish is traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival?
9. What is a common filling for Cheung Fun?
10. How many calories does a single piece of Shumai typically contain?
11. Which type of tea is commonly paired with Dim Sum?
12. Is Dim Sum traditionally a breakfast, lunch, or dinner meal?
13. What Dim Sum-related word means “tea house” in Cantonese?
14. Who is a famous chef known for their Dim Sum?
15. Name a utensil commonly used when preparing Dim Sum.
16. Name a popular vegetarian Dim Sum dish.
17. In which country outside China is Dim Sum widely popular?
18. What is the cooking time for Siu Mai?
19. How does the Dim Sum industry contribute to sustainability?
20. What is one of the most expensive Dim Sum dishes?
21. What type of Dim Sum is Char Siu Bao?
22. How is Dim Sum traditionally served in restaurants?
23. What is the traditional Chinese phrase used to invite someone to go eat Dim Sum?
24. Which Dim Sum dish is wrapped in lotus leaves?
25. What type of meat is traditionally used in Siu Mai?
26. In which Chinese city would you find Xiaolongbao?
27. What cooking method is used to make potsticker dumplings?
28. What does the tapping of two fingers on the table signify in Dim Sum restaurants?
29. Which Chinese festival is associated with the consumption of Mooncakes, a type of Dim Sum?
30. Name the Dim Sum dish often referred to as “Phoenix claws”.
31. Which type of Dim Sum dish is Xiaolongbao?
32. What is the purpose of the Daikon in Turnip cake, a type of Dim Sum?
33. What is the color of the wrapper used in Har Gow?
34. Which Dim Sum dish is often eaten for dessert?
35. What animal shape is made out of a popular Dim Sum dessert?
36. Which Dim Sum dish has a sweet filling made from lotus seed paste?
37. What is the significance of serving Dim Sum in small portions?
38. Nian Gao is a Dim Sum dish that is often served during Chinese New Year. What is it also called?
39. What is Fung Zhao?
40. Which seafood is widely used in Dim Sum dishes besides shrimp?
41. Which Dim Sum dish has a sweet, doughy exterior and a savory inside often filled with pork?
42. What is the main ingredient in Dan Tat, a type of Dim Sum?
43. What cooking method is used for spring rolls?
44. What is the name of the Dim Sum dish that consists of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves?
45. What type of filling is commonly found in Baozi?
You’ve ‘steamed’ your way through this quiz like a true Dim Sum enthusiast! We hope you aced the questions and are ‘wonton’ more, because Trivia bliss has a spread of quizzes for you to feast on! So why not ‘roll’ on over to our other fun and engaging quizzes?
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