Deck 13: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines

Question 1

Which two cultures strongly influenced the culture and cuisine of Vietnam early in its history?

A) German and Australian
B) Spanish and Portuguese
C) Russian and Polish
D) Malaysian and Chinese

Answer 1

Malaysian and Chinese

Question 2

Which European nation gained control of Vietnam in the 16^th century, bringing their foods and cooking styles with them?

A) Spain
B) Denmark
C) England
D) France

Answer 2

France

Question 3

Because a large percentage of the people of Thailand practice Buddhism, this type of entrée dominates most restaurant menus.

A) Vegetarian
B) Boiled meat and potatoes
C) Grilled seafood
D) Beef noodle soups

Answer 3

Vegetarian

Question 4

Influences from these two neighboring countries also had an effect on the foods of Thailand.

A) Singapore and Sri Lanka
B) Taiwan and Russia
C) Philippines and Guam
D) Cambodia and Laos

Question 5

What Arabic dish is related to satay, although in Indonesia they only use strips of meat instead of cubes?

A) Baba ghanoush
B) Shish kabobs
C) Shish Tawook
D) Tahini

Question 6

Which European nation gained control of the Spice Islands, now known as Indonesia, in the 15^th century, introducing their cooking styles and ingredients to the local population?

A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) Denmark
D) England

Question 7

Why is the cuisine of the Philippines a mix of Chinese, Arabic, Indian and Malaysian food styles and techniques?

A) These countries traded with people from the Philippines for centuries.
B) Philippine merchants traveled throughout Asia and traded greedily with their neighbors.
C) People from these countries settled in the Philippines and brought their traditions with them.
D) These countries controlled the Philippines from time to time.

Question 8

When did Spain gain control over the Philippines and remain there until 1898?

A) 1776
B) 1492
C) 1521
D) 1616

Question 9

What foods did the Spanish bring to the Philippines from Mexico and Latin America that quickly became part of the local cuisine?

A) Hot peppers, corn, squash and tomatoes
B) Onions, parsley, sugar cane and cumin
C) Pork, chickens, cilantro and turmeric
D) Cabbage, turnips, beets and carrots

Question 10

Which modern cooking technique is rarely used in the mountains of Vietnam?

A) Stir-frying
B) Baking
C) Boiling
D) Frying

Question 11

What type of oil is preferred for stir-frying in Southeast Asia?

A) Coconut
B) Corn
C) Palm
D) Peanut

Question 12

Thanks to the Spanish, this other oil gained wide spread popularity in the Philippines for frying and for salad dressings.

A) Sesame
B) Peanut
C) Olive
D) Palm (Dendé oil)

Question 13

What dishes are found in southern Vietnam thanks to Indian influences?

A) Curries and rice pancakes
B) Grilled meats and poached fish
C) Marinated vegetables and noodle soups
D) Smoked fish and salted cod

Question 14

What is nuoc mam, which is used as a seasoning in a lot of Vietnamese dishes?

A) Spice mixture containing hot chilies and dried herbs
B) Dried berries
C) Fish sauce
D) Pickled cabbage

Question 15

Red curries in Thailand contain this fiery spice which lends flavor and color to the dish.

A) Red chili peppers
B) Sumac
C) Annatto seeds
D) Red peppercorns

Question 16

Most of Indonesia's population resides in the Greater Sunda Islands to the west, which include Borneo, Java, and Sumatra.

Question 17

While the foods served in Sumatra are quite spicy, inhabitants of Java prefer sweeter tastes.

Question 18

Like all of its Asian neighbors, the people of Indonesia eat with chopsticks, which were first introduced by the Chinese in 400 AD.

Question 19

In the capital city of Manila you are likely to find spicy sauces, a higher consumption of pork and poultry then other parts of the Philippines, stuffed meat and poultry dishes, and vegetables sautéed with onions and garlic.

Question 20

Nám pla is a sweet condiment made from green plums and honey; it is used as a sweetener in Filipino cooking.