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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 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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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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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 Southeast Asian country is known for its spicy and flavorful curries?

  1. Thailand

  2. Vietnam

  3. Malaysia

  4. Singapore
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Explanation

Thailand is famous for its diverse and flavorful curries, such as green curry, red curry, and yellow curry.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Malaysian dish made with coconut milk, rice, and various spices?

  1. Rendang

  2. Laksa

  3. Nasi Lemak

  4. Pad Thai
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Explanation

Nasi Lemak is a Malaysian dish consisting of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and served with various side dishes.

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.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Vietnamese dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime juice, and chili peppers?

  1. Hoisin Sauce

  2. Sriracha

  3. Nuoc Cham

  4. Sweet and Sour Sauce
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which Southeast Asian country is known for its aromatic and flavorful satay?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Malaysia

  3. Singapore

  4. Thailand
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Explanation

Indonesia is famous for its satay, a grilled meat dish served with a peanut sauce.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Cambodian noodle soup made with pork broth, rice noodles, and various vegetables?

  1. Pho

  2. Laksa

  3. Kuy Teav

  4. Pad Thai
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Explanation

Kuy Teav is a Cambodian noodle soup made with pork broth, rice noodles, and various vegetables.