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Japanese Food Words

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Instructions: Discover the vocabulary behind Japanese cuisine, from sushi to ramen and beyond

  1. 1.

    What does the Japanese food term 'umami' refer to?

    A
    A type of seaweed
    B
    The fifth basic taste, often described as savory or meaty
    C
    A cooking method
    D
    A type of soy sauce
  2. 2.

    In Japanese cuisine, what is 'dashi'?

    A
    A fundamental cooking stock made from kelp and bonito flakes
    B
    A rice wine
    C
    A type of sushi roll
    D
    A pickled vegetable
  3. 3.

    What does 'tempura' refer to in Japanese cooking?

    A
    Seafood or vegetables coated in a light batter and deep-fried
    B
    Raw fish slices
    C
    Grilled skewered meat
    D
    Fermented soybeans
  4. 4.

    What is 'edamame' in Japanese food culture?

    A
    Young soybeans served in the pod, often boiled and salted
    B
    A fermented bean paste
    C
    A type of noodle
    D
    A sweet rice cake
  5. 5.

    In Japanese cuisine, what does 'yakitori' mean?

    A
    Fried rice
    B
    Grilled chicken pieces on bamboo skewers
    C
    A type of dumpling
    D
    A soy-based dipping sauce
  6. 6.

    What is 'miso' in Japanese cooking?

    A
    A type of rice
    B
    A type of vinegar
    C
    A sweet dessert
    D
    A fermented soybean paste used in soups and sauces
  7. 7.

    What does 'sashimi' specifically refer to?

    A
    A cooked fish dish
    B
    Thinly sliced raw fish or meat served without rice
    C
    Fish served on rice
    D
    A fish soup
  8. 8.

    In Japanese food terminology, what is 'ponzu'?

    A
    A type of tofu
    B
    A steamed bun
    C
    A citrus-based soy sauce used as a dipping condiment
    D
    A type of sake
  9. 9.

    What does 'bento' refer to in Japanese culture?

    A
    A breakfast item
    B
    A single-portion packed meal in a compartmented box
    C
    A style of cooking
    D
    A type of restaurant
  10. 10.

    What is 'wasabi' in Japanese cuisine?

    A
    A pungent green condiment made from the root of the wasabi plant
    B
    A type of ginger
    C
    A sweet sauce
    D
    A type of seaweed
  11. 11.

    In Japanese cooking, what are 'gyoza'?

    A
    Grilled fish cakes
    B
    Crescent-shaped dumplings typically filled with meat and vegetables
    C
    Rice balls
    D
    Pickled radish
  12. 12.

    What does the Japanese term 'kaiseki' refer to?

    A
    A breakfast ceremony
    B
    A type of sushi bar
    C
    A fast-food chain
    D
    A traditional multi-course Japanese dinner emphasizing seasonal ingredients
  13. 13.

    What is 'mochi' in Japanese food?

    A
    A chewy rice cake made from glutinous rice pounded into a paste
    B
    A type of tea
    C
    A type of noodle
    D
    A fried snack
  14. 14.

    In Japanese cuisine, what does 'teriyaki' literally mean?

    A
    Golden chicken
    B
    Sweet and sour
    C
    Glossy grilling, referring to the shine from the glaze
    D
    Hot fire
  15. 15.

    What is 'nori' in Japanese cooking?

    A
    A flavored broth
    B
    A sticky rice variety
    C
    A type of mushroom
    D
    Edible dried seaweed sheets used to wrap sushi

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