ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Inspired by Irene, here is the Japanese Food & Drink QuizWhat is sake made from (pronounced saké, not saki) ? Rice (Gandalph)What is sushi ? Raw fish or other items on vinegraited rice (pops)What is sashimi ? Uncooked/raw food (pops)What is tofu ? Bean Curd (Irene, Belatucadrus)What is ramen ? Chinese wheat noodles (pops)What is soba ? Buckwheat noodles (pops)What is sukiyaki ? A dish of fried meat with vegetables and sauce (Gandalph)What is tempura ? Vegetables or fish / seafood, coated in a (tempura) batter made with iced water, then deep fried (Irene)What is teppanyaki ? Food cooked at table on large heated steel plate (pops)What is fugu ? Puffer fish (pops, Belatucadrus)What is miso soup ? Made with seaweed, dried fish, and miso paste (pops)What is shiitake ? Mushroom (Irene)What is yakitori ? Chicken on sticks (pops)What is shabu-shabu ? Thin slices of beef, cooked at the table by dipping it into boiling water (pops)What is natto ? Fermented soy beans (pops)What are sembei ? Rice biscuits/cookies (pops)What are hashi ? Japanese chopsticks (bludgard)What are the leading 4 Japanese beer brands ? Kirin, Sapporo, Asahi, Suntory (Pat)What are famous Japanese whisky brands ? Nikka, Suntory (Pat)What is the most popular dinner dish for Japanese kids ? Hamburger (pops) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 8. A very light batter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 1. Rice 2. Raw Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 4. A healthy alternative to meat - I think made from soya?7. A drink made from rice? It's doing the same to me too, Pat! I posted these separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 12. Mushroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 9 Food cooked at table on large heated steel plate 10 Puffer fish 11 Fermented soy beans 13 Chicken on sticks 16 Rice biscuits/cookies 20 Big Mac (How regrettable) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 4. Bean Curd10. A brush with death by tetradotoxin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 5. Noodles (wheat?) 6 Buckwheat noodles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Pat, I feel incredibly inadequate! I am ashamed to admit that I know so little about Japanese food, let alone the culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 8. A very light batter ☒ (partially right, but not completely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 1. Rice ☑ 2. Raw Fish ☒ (not exactly, or wrong number) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 4. A healthy alternative to meat - I think made from soya? ☑7. A drink made from rice? ☒12. Mushroom ☑ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 9 Food cooked at table on large heated steel plate ☑ 10 Puffer fish ☑ 11 Fermented soy beans ☑ (correct, but wrong number [15]) 13 Chicken on sticks ☑ 16 Rice biscuits/cookies ☑ 20 Big Mac (How regrettable) ☑ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 4. Bean Curd ☑ 10. A brush with death by tetradotoxin ☑5. Noodles (wheat?) ☑ 6 Buckwheat noodles ☑ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Pat, I feel incredibly inadequate!I am ashamed to admit that I know so little about Japanese food, let alone the culture. Irene, I knew nothing about Japan before I accidentally ended up here. It took me 25 years to learn the little bit I know about Japan that I know today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 2. Is it characterised by the sticky rice pressed into blocks? 3. Uncooked fish (and meat?) 11. Made with seaweed and dried fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 2. Is it characterised by the sticky rice pressed into blocks? ☑ (could also be rolled in a sheet of dried seaweed [nori]) 3. Uncooked fish (and meat?) ☑ (any uncooked food, actually) 11. Made with seaweed and dried fish ☑ (and miso paste; made from soy beans) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 !7. What are hashi = Chopsticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 8. A very light batter ☒ (partially right, but not completely) 8. Vegetables or fish / seafood, coated in a (tempura) batter made with iced water, then deep fried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 7. A dish of fried meat with vegetables and sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Question, why Doraemon ? Not an anime that's ended up in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 14. Stew cooked at table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 17. What are hashi = Chopsticks ☑ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 8. Vegetables or fish / seafood, coated in a (tempura) batter made with iced water, then deep fried? ☑ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 7. A dish of fried meat with vegetables and sauce. ☑ (cooked at the table) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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