Chinese Culinary Terms
1 / 15Discover the vocabulary of Chinese cooking, from dim sum to wok techniques
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In Chinese cuisine, what does 'dim sum' literally translate to?
About Chinese Culinary Terms
Discover the vocabulary of Chinese cooking, from dim sum to wok techniques Chinese Culinary Terms packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. In Chinese cuisine, what does 'dim sum' literally translate to?
Answer: Touch the heart — referring to small, bite-sized dishes
2. What is 'wok hei' in Chinese cooking?
Answer: The smoky, charred flavor achieved from high-heat wok cooking
3. What does 'chow mein' literally mean?
Answer: Stir-fried noodles
4. In Chinese cuisine, what is 'hoisin' sauce?
Answer: A thick, fragrant sweet and savory sauce often used with Peking duck
5. What are 'bao' (or 'baozi') in Chinese food?
Answer: Steamed filled buns, often stuffed with meat or sweet paste
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