Chinese Cuisine Food Safari

What is considered the most essential item in a Chinese kitchen?

• Steamer
• Rice cooker
• Wok
• Oven

What is used to season a wok properly?

• Vinegar and sugar
• Salt, water, and oil
• Corn flour and soy sauce
• Garlic and ginger

Which oil is used for gloss and aroma in stir-fries?

• Peanut oil
• Olive oil
• Canola oil
• Sesame oil

What is a typical first step before stir-frying meat?

• Grilling it
• Deep-frying it until color changes
• Baking it
• Freezing it

Which powder is frequently used in Chinese cooking?

• Chili powder
• Paprika
• Five-spice powder
• Curry powder

What is the secret behind the flavor of salt and pepper squid?

• Soy sauce
• Spicy oil
• Five-spice salt mix
• Fish sauce

What shape is the squid cut into for cooking?

• Squares
• Strips
• Circles
• Triangles

What is the purpose of slashing fish before steaming?

• For flavor absorption
• To promote even cooking
• To let out excess juice
• For decoration

Which sauce is used in char siu to give sweetness and gloss?

• Soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Char siu sauce with honey
• Fish sauce

What vegetable is commonly used in soup and hot pot dishes?

• Chinese melon
• Garlic scapes
• Bok choy
• Wombok