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World Cuisines and Foods

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World Cuisine and Food questions test your familiarity with international dishes, traditional recipes, and culinary terms. Topics include French pastries, Japanese broths, and Italian pasta varieties. A good grasp of global culinary facts aids the general awareness section.

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World Cuisines and Foods Questions

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular Vietnamese noodle soup?

  1. Pho

  2. Bun Cha

  3. Cao Lau

  4. Banh Xeo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a Vietnamese fermented fish sauce?

  1. Nuoc Cham

  2. Tuong Ot

  3. Mam Nem

  4. Mam Ruoc
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Explanation

Nuoc Cham is a Vietnamese dipping sauce made from fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili peppers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Vietnamese spring rolls?

  1. Goi Cuon

  2. Cha Gio

  3. Banh Xeo

  4. Pho
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Explanation

Goi Cuon are Vietnamese spring rolls made with rice paper, shrimp, pork, and vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a Vietnamese grilled pork dish?

  1. Bun Cha

  2. Pho

  3. Cao Lau

  4. Banh Xeo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bun Cha is a Vietnamese grilled pork dish served with rice noodles, herbs, and a dipping sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a Vietnamese beef stew?

  1. Bo Kho

  2. Pho

  3. Bun Cha

  4. Cao Lau
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Explanation

Bo Kho is a Vietnamese beef stew made with beef, vegetables, and herbs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Vietnamese broken rice dish?

  1. Com Tam

  2. Pho

  3. Bun Cha

  4. Cao Lau
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Explanation

Com Tam is a Vietnamese broken rice dish served with grilled pork, egg, and vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a Vietnamese noodle salad?

  1. Bun Thit Nuong

  2. Pho

  3. Bun Cha

  4. Cao Lau
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Explanation

Bun Thit Nuong is a Vietnamese noodle salad made with rice noodles, grilled pork, and vegetables.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Vietnamese chicken curry?

  1. Ca Ri Ga

  2. Pho

  3. Bun Cha

  4. Cao Lau
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Explanation

Ca Ri Ga is a Vietnamese chicken curry made with chicken, vegetables, and coconut milk.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a Vietnamese stir-fried noodle dish?

  1. Mi Xao

  2. Pho

  3. Bun Cha

  4. Cao Lau
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mi Xao is a Vietnamese stir-fried noodle dish made with noodles, vegetables, and meat.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Vietnamese rice cake?

  1. Banh Chung

  2. Pho

  3. Bun Cha

  4. Cao Lau
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Explanation

Banh Chung is a Vietnamese rice cake made with glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a Vietnamese sweet soup?

  1. Che

  2. Pho

  3. Bun Cha

  4. Cao Lau
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Che is a Vietnamese sweet soup made with beans, fruits, and coconut milk.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Vietnamese coffee?

  1. Ca Phe Sua Da

  2. Pho

  3. Bun Cha

  4. Cao Lau
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Explanation

Ca Phe Sua Da is a Vietnamese coffee made with coffee, condensed milk, and ice.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a Vietnamese alcoholic beverage?

  1. Ruou Nep

  2. Pho

  3. Bun Cha

  4. Cao Lau
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Explanation

Ruou Nep is a Vietnamese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular noodle dish from Vietnam?

  1. Pad Thai

  2. Pho

  3. Laksa

  4. Khao Soi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup made with beef or chicken broth, rice noodles, and various herbs and vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular street food in Thailand?

  1. Pad Thai

  2. Som Tum

  3. Khao Soi

  4. Lumpia
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Explanation

Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish made with rice noodles, vegetables, and a sweet and sour sauce.