WorksheetsTHURSDAY: Samoan Food Quiz 2025
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is an 'umu' in Samoan culture?
A type of fish
An underground oven
A spicy dish
A dessert
Which food is made with taro leaves, coconut cream, and sometimes meat?
Palusami
Panikeke
Koko Samoa
Lu'au
What is 'Panikeke'?
Fried fish
A sweet banana fritter
Grated coconut dessert
Samoan pancake with chocolate
What fruit is a staple in the Samoan diet and often cooked in the umu?
Banana
Coconut
Taro
Mango
What does 'Koko Samoa' refer to?
Samoan chocolate drink
A traditional bread
Coconut sauce
Raw fish salad
How is breadfruit typically cooked in Samoa?
Fried
Steamed
Boiled
Roasted in the umu
Which dish is made with raw fish, coconut cream, onion, and lemon juice?
Sapasui
Oka
Fa'alifu
Palusami
What is ‘fa’alifu taro’?
Taro cooked with coconut cream
Fried taro chips
Raw taro with spices
Taro soup
Which of these is NOT a traditional Samoan dish?
Sapasui
Palusami
Sausage roll
Fa'alifu
What is the main ingredient in 'sapasui'?
Noodles
Rice
Breadfruit
Taro
What is a common protein used in traditional umu cooking?
Chicken
Pork
Fish
All of the above
What is 'pisupo' in Samoan cooking?
Fresh fish
Imported canned corned beef
Dried taro
Sweet coconut bread
How is fresh coconut cream usually made in Samoa?
From dried coconut flakes
From grated coconut meat
From canned milk
From coconut water
Which of these is considered a sweet treat in Samoa?
Fa’alifu
Panikeke
Oka
Lu’au
What is the role of food in Samoan gatherings and celebrations?
It’s only for special guests
It is symbolic of sharing and hospitality
It is served cold only
It’s not very important
What is 'Kopai'?
Savoury stew
A taro leaf soup
Dumplings in coconut caramel sauce
Fish curry
Which food would most likely be served at a fa’alavelave (family ceremony)?
Sushi
Taro and pork
Pizza
Fried noodles
Why is coconut important in Samoan cuisine?
It is decorative
It gives natural sweetness
It is used in many dishes
It helps food stay warm
Which beverage is made from cocoa beans in Samoa?
Koko Samoa
Ava
Fanta
Samoan tea
What is 'talo'?
Sweet mango
Samoan rice
Taro
Young coconut
