Chinese quiz

What is the ratio of rice to Waterford sushi (be specific)

1 part rice, 1 1/4 part water

What is dashi in Japanese cuisine and how is it made

Basic soup stock (water, konbu, katsuo)

Name 3 green vegetables used in Chinese cooking

Chinese broccoli, Bok chop, string beans, Napa cabbage

Elements of taste

Color, aroma, flavor, texture

What is miso

Fermented soybean paste used for soups, dressings, sauces. Miso soup (dashi, miso, garnish)

Common ingredients

Fried tofu, firm tofu skin for stews,

What is diakon

Giant white radish

Name the most common cooking techniques in Chinese cuisine

Grilling - yakimono Steaming - mushimono Simmering Deep frying One pot cooking Stir fry, deep fry, pan fry, roast, steam, boil

Describe in detail what dim sum is and how it is served

Little snacks artistically wrapped In a variety of wrappers. Served Sunday's w/ tea and breakfast. Served steamed, boiled, pan fried or deep fried

How is soy sauce made

Made by fermenting mixture of mashed soybeans, salt, and enzymes

What is msg and what made from

Msg, extracted from seaweed, grains and vegetables. Enables taste buds to be more sensitive

What is name of seaweed that sushi is wrapped in called

Nori

Ancient Chinese cooking method in an earthenware pot directly on a gas burner is called what

Sand pot cooking

What is the name of the mushroom with an abundance of health benefits and used extensively in Japanese cuisine called

Shitaka

What is edamame and how is it served in Japanese cuisines

Soy beans. Served in or out of pod

Name the 5 spices in Chinese 5 spice powders

Star anise, schechewan pepper, cinnamon, clove, fennel

What is the Japanese cucumber salad seasoned with rice wine vinegar called

Sunomono

What are the 5 primary tastes in chinese cuisine

Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy

What is velveting

Technique used tenderize proteins by marinating and gentle cooking ( egg white, cornstarch, salt, wine)

What is the. Name of the Japanese batter used for shrimp and vegetables called

Tempura

Name 2 types of Japanese noodles

Udon, ramen, soba,

Sea vegetation

Wakame, nori, hijiki, konbu

Which province of China is known for hot and spicy cuisine

Western - Szechwan