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Vietnamese Cuisine Trivia Quiz

If you enjoy Vietnamese food, perhaps this will tickle your fancy?

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

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,854

Updated
Jul 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2949

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This is perhaps the most important condiment on a Vietnamese table. It is a type of fish sauce. What do the Vietnamese call it? Hint

nuoc mam

nuoc anh

nuoc me

nuoc han

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following terms refers to Vietnamese rice noodles? Hint

Com

Pho

Mien

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Question 3 of 10

3. What somewhat controversial white, crystalline powder is used extensively in many Vietnamese dishes?

Answer: (You can either spell out the 2 word answer, or use the 3-letter abbreviation.)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Called 'xa' in Vietnamese, this fragrant grass is used in curries, soups and other dishes for flavoring. What is it commonly called in the West?

Answer: (Two word answer......think of citrus fruits.)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What fruit's nectar is very commonly used in Vietnamese desserts? Hint

papaya

longan

coconut

durian

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sort of bread is widely used in Vietnam, especially for making sandwiches? Hint

sourdough bread

french bread

rye bread

whole wheat bread

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is another name for the herb, cilantro, which is frequently used as a garnish and in soups and other dishes in Vietnamese cooking?

Answer: (One Word - Begins with C.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What 'paper' is used to wrap vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, shrimp and pork? Hint

wheat paper

rice paper

corn paper

onion paper

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Question 9 of 10

9. What sweet-tasting, thick reddish-brown sauce is frequently used in Vietnam as a condiment? Hint

bean sauce

hoisin sauce

peanut sauce

oyster sauce

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Question 10 of 10

10. During and after your meal, you will want to wash the food down with beer. Which beer is the best-selling Vietnamese made brew? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This is perhaps the most important condiment on a Vietnamese table. It is a type of fish sauce. What do the Vietnamese call it?

Answer: nuoc mam

Although it stinks to high heaven, you will not regret adding it to your soup or stir-fried meal.

2. Which of the following terms refers to Vietnamese rice noodles?

Answer: Pho

Pho noodle soup is probably the most popular Vietnamese dish available.

3. What somewhat controversial white, crystalline powder is used extensively in many Vietnamese dishes?

Answer: MSG

MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is controversial because some studies show it can have a harmful effect on people.

4. Called 'xa' in Vietnamese, this fragrant grass is used in curries, soups and other dishes for flavoring. What is it commonly called in the West?

Answer: lemon grass

If you use lemon grass, you should only use the base of the plant for flavoring. Fresh is best!

5. What fruit's nectar is very commonly used in Vietnamese desserts?

Answer: coconut

A coconut milk dessert is wonderful for soothing the palate after a spicy Vietnamese meal.

6. What sort of bread is widely used in Vietnam, especially for making sandwiches?

Answer: french bread

This is of course a remnant of the French colonialization of Vietnam. Other French culinary items are also still present in Vietnamese cuisine, such as cheese, pate and coffee.

7. What is another name for the herb, cilantro, which is frequently used as a garnish and in soups and other dishes in Vietnamese cooking?

Answer: coriander

Fresh cilantro is an absolute necessity for fine Vietnamese cuisine. You must at least have it if you plan to eat pho!

8. What 'paper' is used to wrap vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, shrimp and pork?

Answer: rice paper

The finished product, known as spring rolls in the West, is usually dipped into peanut and or hoisin sauce.

9. What sweet-tasting, thick reddish-brown sauce is frequently used in Vietnam as a condiment?

Answer: hoisin sauce

It's used as a dipping sauce for appetizers and main dishes, such as spring rolls or pho. (Can you tell I like that stuff?)

10. During and after your meal, you will want to wash the food down with beer. Which beer is the best-selling Vietnamese made brew?

Answer: 33

I don't know why, but it seems that the Vietnamese are fond of naming things with numbers. I guess that's why so many places are called 'Pho 79' and Pho 55'! Now, get yourself to the nearest Vietnamese restaurant and chow down...that's an order!

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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