wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Asian Cuisine (China and Japan)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many main culinary regions does China have?

a)

Four

b)

Six

c)

Eight

d)

Ten

2.

Which of the following is a Cantonese snacks prepared as bite-sized portions?

a)

Stir fry

b)

Dim sum

c)

Jiaozi

d)

Fried rice

3.

The Chinese word “rou” means which of the following types of meat?

a)

Beef

b)

Pork

c)

Lamb

d)

Chicken

4.

Which of the following groups of spices are combined to make five spice?

a)

Clove, cinnamon, curry powder, black pepper, cumin

b)

Red chili, star anise, garlic, cinnamon, clove

c)

Ginger, Sichuan pepper, garlic, curry powder, cumin

d)

Star anise, Sichuan pepper, clove, cinnamon, fennel seed

5.

Which of the following cooking methods involves tossing food in a wok for an even cook?

a)

Deep-frying

b)

Stir-frying

c)

Steaming

d)

Boiling

6.

The basic ingredients in a chinese pantry are:

a)

Onions, tomatoes, and chilies

b)

Bay leaf, chicken stock, and butter

c)

Soy sauce, sesame seed oil, and potato starch

d)

tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella cheese

7.

Which of the following Chinese cooking techniques involves simmering food for a long period of time?

a)

Shua

b)

Shao

c)

Tang

d)

Dun

8.

Which of the following is the traditional food for the Duanwu festival in China?

a)

Jiaozi

b)

Zongzi

c)

Moon cake

d)

Dim sum

9.

Which of the following types of vegetables is known as “bok choy”?

a)

Thain Mint

b)

Japanese eggplant

c)

Chinese cabbage

d)

Vietnamese bean sprout

10.

The most essential item in a Chinese kitchen is the______.

a)

Comal

b)

Steamer

c)

Wok

d)

Oven

11.

What aspect of food is very important for Japanese food?

a)

Flavor

b)

Presentation of food

c)

Taste

d)

Texture

12.

The most common ingredients in Japanese dishes are____.

a)

Rice or Noodles

b)

Beef

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruits

13.

Which of the following Japanese signature dishes is thinly sliced, raw seafood?

a)

Sushi

b)

Tempura

c)

Sashimi

d)

Soba

14.

Miso soup is a signature dish of which of the following cuisines?

a)

Korean

b)

Vietnamese

c)

Thai

d)

Japanese

15.

Green tea with roasted rice is the most famous type of tea of which of the following countries?

a)

Japan

b)

Korea

c)

China

d)

India

16.

Which of the following is a thick wheat noodle, often served with a clear broth?

a)

Sushi

b)

Sashimi

c)

Udon

d)

Soba

17.

Which of the following types of seaweed can be used to make sushi?

a)

Kombu

b)

Wakame

c)

Nori

d)

Gim

18.

Which of the following types of seasoning is a thick soybean paste fermented with different types of grains?

a)

Miso

b)

Dashi

c)

Wasabi

d)

Mirin

19.

Which of the following is INCORRECT about cutting fish?

a)

A sharp knife is required

b)

Each type of fish requires a unique cut

c)

A proper cut should not have jagged edges

d)

The chef must use a sawing motion to cut the fish

20.

Which of the following dishes is seafood and vegetables coated with a light, very cold batter and then fried?

a)

Tempura

b)

Tonkatsu

c)

Kara-age

d)

Chimaki dango