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Take this Hawaiian Food Quiz! Average Trivia | International Cuisine

The people of Hawaii enjoy eating! The different kinds of food that are available are a testimony to the blend of cultures that represent Hawaii. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by melowd. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
melowd

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,111

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1586

Last 3 plays: Guest 128 (1/10), Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 136 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is name of the food that, to many people from outside the islands, tastes like "Elmer's Glue" but is a staple in the Hawaiian kitchen? Hint

Wasabi

Mochi

Poi

Tofu

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the underground ovens in which many foods in Hawaii are prepared? Hint

Wok

'Imu

Mahi Mahi

Steamer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is a dish prepared by wrapping pork or beef and fish in taro leaves and ti leaves then steaming? Hint

laulau

Sashimi

Pipikaula

Kalua

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these is a celebration in which traditionally there is an abundance of food, music and hula? Hint

I'mu

Lomilomi

Lu'au

Opihi

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. in which this crop is commercially grown. Hint

Corn

Coconuts

Bananas

Coffee

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which culture influences Hawaiian cooking? Hint

Phillipino

Polynesian

Japanese

All of these

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is a stiff pudding made of coconut milk and sugar? Hint

Boot Boot

Kulolo

Haupia

Bibingka Royale

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Question 8 of 10

8. These nuts, native to Australia, are grown in Hawaiian farms and enjoyed all over the world. Hint

Pistachio

Peanut

Macadamia

Almond

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Question 9 of 10

9. This dish is on every drive-in menu on the island. It is a layered meal consisting of hot rice, a hamburger patty, a fried egg and brown gravy. What is this crazy meal? Hint

Loco Moco

Maui Meatloaf

Curry Stew

Polynesian stir-fry

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these canned meat products is consumed by more people in Hawaii than anywhere else in the U.S. ? Hint

Vienna Sausages

Tuna

Corned Beef

Spam

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is name of the food that, to many people from outside the islands, tastes like "Elmer's Glue" but is a staple in the Hawaiian kitchen?

Answer: Poi

Made of a mixture of Taro root and water, this is always available at Luaus!

Mochi is a Japanese dessert which is made of rice flour, sugar and a variety of different fillings. Traditionally it is steamed and served New Years Eve for luck much like people eat black-eyed peas in the South.

Wasabi is a very spicy green paste which is served most often with sushi. Beware... and use sparingly...

2. What is the name of the underground ovens in which many foods in Hawaii are prepared?

Answer: 'Imu

An 'imu is a shallow pit dug into the ground. In the hole, a fire is lit and rocks are heated until red-hot. Food is then placed into the pit, covered with leaves, then buried for hours. Delicious!

MahiMahi is more commonly known as dolphin fish and may be used in recipes as a substitute for swordfish. This is one of the least "fishy" tasting fish.

3. Which of these is a dish prepared by wrapping pork or beef and fish in taro leaves and ti leaves then steaming?

Answer: laulau

This is traditionally served at special occassions and is always a treat!

Pipikaula is Hawaiian beef jerky and kalua is a term used to described some food prepared in underground ovens or 'imu's.

4. Which of these is a celebration in which traditionally there is an abundance of food, music and hula?

Answer: Lu'au

Whether there are 10 people or 100 at your lu'au, as long as the food is good, it will be a success.

Lomilomi is a dish prepared using fresh salmon, Hawaiian rock salt, tomato and onion... it is also a name for Hawaiian massage!

Opihi are limpets that are caught on the lava rocks at the beaches of Hawaii and served raw with salt...delicious!

5. Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. in which this crop is commercially grown.

Answer: Coffee

Coffee is grown in over 50 countries world wide but Hawaii is the only state in the United States where it is grown.

6. Which culture influences Hawaiian cooking?

Answer: All of these

Hawaii is a melting pot of many cultures.

7. Which of these is a stiff pudding made of coconut milk and sugar?

Answer: Haupia

Haupia's consistancy is more like Jello than traditional pudding.... So good!

Bibingka Royale and BootBoot are both fillipino desserts made of coconut milk and rice flour. Bibingka is baked and BootBoot is steamed... Both are so ono (delicious)!

8. These nuts, native to Australia, are grown in Hawaiian farms and enjoyed all over the world.

Answer: Macadamia

These are delicious in cookies and cakes and all by themselves... Yum! Macadamias are actually native to Australia but also thrive in Hawaii.

9. This dish is on every drive-in menu on the island. It is a layered meal consisting of hot rice, a hamburger patty, a fried egg and brown gravy. What is this crazy meal?

Answer: Loco Moco

This is very tasty and easy to prepare.

10. Which of these canned meat products is consumed by more people in Hawaii than anywhere else in the U.S. ?

Answer: Spam

Hawaiian people eat on average 6 cans per person per year. It is even served at McDonalds!

Source: Author melowd

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