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
