Question 1

This style of cooking is best known for its freshness,emphasis on natural flavors,and tradition of presentation:&#10;A)Hunan&#10;B)Cantonese&#10;C)Sichuan&#10;D)Beijing

Accepted Answer

Cantonese cuisine is known for its emphasis on using fresh ingredients and highlighting natural flavors, as well as its tradition of presenting dishes in an aesthetically pleasing way. Hunan, Sichuan, and Beijing cuisine also have their own unique characteristics, but they are not typically associated with these specific features.

Question 2

This cuisine is considered even hotter than Szechuan cooking due to the use of fresh chile peppers:&#10;A)Yunnan&#10;B)Hunan&#10;C)Guangdon&#10;D)Cantonese

Accepted Answer

Hunan cuisine is known for its spicy and bold flavors, often using fresh chile peppers in the dishes. It is considered to be even hotter than Szechuan cooking, which is already known for its spiciness. Yunnan cuisine focuses more on the use of herbs and mushrooms, while Guangdong and Cantonese cuisine are known for their delicate flavors and emphasis on fresh ingredients.

Question 3

Trade along this route brought herbs,spices,fruits,vegetables,and nuts to China:&#10;A)Yangtze River&#10;B)XiJiang&#10;C)The Silk Road&#10;D)Huang He

Accepted Answer

The Silk Road was a major trade network that connected China to the Mediterranean region. It was used to transport a variety of goods, including herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Question 4

Peking duck is an example of traditional Mandarin cooking found in:&#10;A)North China&#10;B)Central China&#10;C)Western China&#10;D)South China

Accepted Answer

Peking duck originated in Beijing (formerly known as Peking) which is located in North China. Therefore, North China is the best choice.

Question 5

This Cantonese technique of immersing fish or fowl in boiling water,then turning the heat off until done is known as:&#10;A)Chinese poaching&#10;B)Immersion cooking&#10;C)White cooking&#10;D)Plain braise

Accepted Answer

The Cantonese technique of immersing fish or fowl in boiling water, then turning the heat off until done is known as "white cooking." This technique is used to preserve the natural flavors and textures of the meat or fish, rather than overpowering them with seasoning or sauces. It is a gentle cooking method that results in tender, juicy, and flavorful dishes.

Question 6

This region is known as &#34;The Land of Fish and Rice&#34;:&#10;A)North China&#10;B)Central China&#10;C)Western China&#10;D)South China

Accepted Answer

The answer of This region is known as &#34;The Land...

Question 7

These dried flower buds are considered stronger and more fragrant than black peppercorns:&#10;A)Star anise&#10;B)Bird chiles&#10;C)Chrysanthemums&#10;D)Szechuan peppercorns

Accepted Answer

Szechuan peppercorns are known for their strong fragrance and flavor, which makes them a popular choice in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. They are not actually peppercorns, but rather the dried buds of the Szechuan pepper plant.

Question 8

&#34;Velveting&#34; is a technique used to give meat a more tender texture is done by poaching in:&#10;A)Oil&#10;B)Soy Sauce&#10;C)Salt Water&#10;D)Rice Wine

Accepted Answer

Velveting is a Chinese cooking technique used in stir-frying. Meat is marinated and then pre-cooked in hot oil (or sometimes water) to maintain its tenderness before being cooked with the rest of the ingredients.

Question 9

&#34;Red cooking&#34; is similar to Western braising,but the cooking liquid is based on:&#10;A)Chile oil&#10;B)Fish Sauce&#10;C)hoisin Sauce&#10;D)Soy sauce

Accepted Answer

Red cooking is a Chinese cooking technique similar to Western braising, where ingredients are slowly simmered in a flavorful liquid. However, the cooking liquid in red cooking is based on soy sauce, giving the dish a reddish-brown color and a rich umami flavor. Chile oil, fish sauce, and hoisin sauce may be used in Chinese cooking, but they are not the primary base for red cooking.

Question 10

The texture of the different ingredients is especially important in this region's cuisine:&#10;A)North China&#10;B)Central China&#10;C)Western China&#10;D)South China

Accepted Answer

The answer of The texture of the different ingredients is...

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