Chinese
Malay
Indian
Local Food
100
Name this dessert.
Tang Yuan
100
I am made from a thin batter.
I'm yellow-coloured and I look like a net.
I'm often served with curry.
What am I?
Roti Jala / Roti Kirai
100
Name this Indian breakfast dish.
Puttu Mayam
100
A sneak peek: Gues the name of this dish.
Chinese Rojak
200
Name the green vegetable used in the dumpling filling.
(Hint: It's not spring onion)
Chives
200
Name 2 accompaniments that are often served with Mee Siam.
Chives, lime, boiled egg, tofu, sambal
200
Name 1 dining etiquette of the Indian Culture.
Use right hand for eating and passing dishes.
Eat using your fingertips rather than your whole palm, Wait for the eldest to finish before leaving the table.
200
Identify the origin of Kueh Pie Tee.
Peranakan cuisine.
300
Nian gao symbolises increasing prosperity.
The main ingredient in Nian gao is _________.
Glutinous rice flour
300
Belachan is often used in Malay cooking.
It is made from _________.
Fermented shrimp
300
Chappati has a different texture than Roti Prata.
Which type of flour is used in Chappati?
Whole wheat flour!
300
Curry Fish Head is a fusion of influences from which 2 cultures?
Chinese = Fish head
Indian = Curry
400
Besides Sichuan & Hakka, name 2 other regional influences on Chinese cuisine.
Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew, Shanghainese.
400
What was the function of this traditional utensil in Malay culture?
It is used for washing hands.
Fun fact: It's called 'kendi'.
400
Name 2 spices used in Briyani Rice.
400
Chilli Crab is a fusion of influences from which 2 cultures?
Malay: Chilli gravy
Chinese: Crab / Stir-frying style
500
Why is rice a staple food in many traditional Chinese dishes?
Rice grows well in many parts of China and has been an important food source.
500
Why is coconut milk commonly used in many traditional Malay dishes?
Coconuts grow well in the tropical climate and are often grown in Malay villages.
500
Why do some traditional Indian meals use a banana leaf as a plate?
Banana leaves are easily available and convenient to use for serving food.
500
Name 1 difference between a food court & a hawker centre in Singapore.
Food Courts:
- Found inside malls/buildings
- Fully air-conditioned
- Commercial chains (e.g. Kopitiam, Food Junction)
Hawker Centres:
- Stand-alone public buildings
- Open-air with ceiling fans.
- Government-built