Traditional Dishes
What is the most common staple food in China, often eaten daily?
RICE
Which ingredient gives many Chinese dishes their salty, umami taste?
Soy sauce
What utensil is traditionally used instead of forks and knives?
Chopsticks
How many major regional cuisines are there in China?
8
Which Chinese dish is made of thin dough wrappers filled with meat or vegetables, often eaten during the New Year?
What root is commonly used for both flavor and health benefits?
Ginger
True or False: In Chinese culture, sticking chopsticks upright in rice is polite.
False (it resembles incense at funerals)
Which region is famous for its spicy food and use of Sichuan peppercorns?
Sichuan!!!!!!
What soup, often served at the start of meals, uses a gelatinous ingredient from seaweed or sea creatures?
SOUR SOUPPP
What cooking method uses high heat and quick frying to preserve flavor and texture?
Stir frying
Why do Chinese people often share dishes at the table?
It represents unity and family harmony
What coastal region is known for its seafood dishes and light flavors?
TOKYO Im joking its Cantonese
Which noodle dish is traditionally served on birthdays to symbolize long life?
Longevity Noodles
Which five basic flavors are balanced in Chinese cuisine?
Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy
What is usually placed in the center of the table during family meals?
A lazy Susan
Which region’s food often includes noodles, lamb, and bread due to its colder climate?
Nothern China
What is the famous Beijing dish that features crispy duck skin and thin pancakes?
PEKING DUCK
What fermented ingredient is used to make dishes like mapo tofu?
Fermented bean paste
What does finishing all your food on the plate show in Chinese dining etiquette?
Respect and appreciation for the meal
Which eastern region’s cuisine is known for sweet flavors and delicate presentation?
Jiangsu or Shanghai cuisine