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Japanese Cuisine Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of Japanese cuisine!

A multiple-choice quiz by atkineve. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
atkineve

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
216,522

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1190

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Japanese snack is a crunchy rice cracker that comes in many flavors. Hint

onigiri

osembe

katsudon

tamago

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Question 2 of 10

2. This pickled Japanese radish is yellow in color and eaten with rice. It is also used in Oshinko Maki. Hint

shiso

daikon

takuan

wasabe

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Question 3 of 10

3. This sour and salty pickle is make from the ume fruit and is generally eaten with rice. Hint

hana

shitake

umeboshi

donguri

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Question 4 of 10

4. This celebratory dish often includes nappa, steak slices, green onions, mushrooms, shiratake noodles, tofu and egg. Hint

sukiyaki

kinpira gobo

katsudon

shiso

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is NOT a type of vegan sushi? Hint

kappa maki

nigiri - tamago

oshinko maki

gobo maki

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Japanese side dish contains julienned carrots, gobo, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, shoyu and sugar. Hint

osoba

kimpira gobo

udon

shiso

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Question 7 of 10

7. In English, gobo is called: Hint

green onion

burdock root

celery

pork

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is shiso? Hint

A green or deep purple beefsteak leaf

A bulbous, purple squash

A vegetable, similar to the carrot

A dark yellow lettuce

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Question 9 of 10

9. This is one of the most popular brands of Japanese ramen. Hint

Tanuki Ramen

Nishiki Ramen

Sapporo Ichiban Ramen

Kanagawa Ramen

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Question 10 of 10

10. This mix of sesame seeds, seaweed and other flakes is a delicious addition to any bowl of rice. Hint

mitsubishi

kaminoke

furikake

shiratake

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Japanese snack is a crunchy rice cracker that comes in many flavors.

Answer: osembe

Osembe is the ultimate Japanese snack food. They come in numerous flavors including wasabe, shoyu, sesame, shrimp and seaweed!

2. This pickled Japanese radish is yellow in color and eaten with rice. It is also used in Oshinko Maki.

Answer: takuan

Takuan is a delicious, strong flavored pickle. Its firm, crunchy texture and strong taste make it a very unique food.

3. This sour and salty pickle is make from the ume fruit and is generally eaten with rice.

Answer: umeboshi

Umoboshi is made at home and commercially. In the United States, people of Japanese decent often substitute apricots for the ume fruit, which is nearly impossible to find in America.

4. This celebratory dish often includes nappa, steak slices, green onions, mushrooms, shiratake noodles, tofu and egg.

Answer: sukiyaki

Sukiyaki is generally cooked in an electric pot or pan, with ingredients added as they run out. The different foods are kept in different sections of the pot and not mixed. The usual seasoning are shoyu (soy sauce) and sugar.

5. Which is NOT a type of vegan sushi?

Answer: nigiri - tamago

Tamago is Japanese for "egg".

6. This Japanese side dish contains julienned carrots, gobo, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, shoyu and sugar.

Answer: kimpira gobo

This recipe is delicious! Be cautious and don't eat too much, gobo is a known diuretic!

7. In English, gobo is called:

Answer: burdock root

Gobo, or burdock root, must be thoroughly washed after slicing. They often smell like bleach, and can actually bleach dyes!

8. What is shiso?

Answer: A green or deep purple beefsteak leaf

Small amounts of shiso are sometimes included when buying umeboshi. Green Shiso is called aojiso, the red or purple type is called akajiso.

9. This is one of the most popular brands of Japanese ramen.

Answer: Sapporo Ichiban Ramen

In Japan, ramen is usually eaten in a bowl of broth. In the United States, the broth is often neglected. Ramen can also be briefly soaked and then pan fried with cabbage.

10. This mix of sesame seeds, seaweed and other flakes is a delicious addition to any bowl of rice.

Answer: furikake

Sometimes it contain fish flakes, egg flakes or MSG.

Source: Author atkineve

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