Published: Thursday 6th November 2014
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What name is given to the Japanese dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables, all cooked together at the table?
Sukiyaki.
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What popular British dish actually gets its name from the Tamil for sauce?
Curry, from the Tamil word kari.
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What is Bombay duck?
A Fish.
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From which country does the pickled vegetable dish known as Kimchi originate?
Korea.
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Literally meaning "Heart's Delight", what name is given to the small filled dumplings often served as a starter in Chinese restaurants?
Dim Sum.
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What are the FIVE spices used in Chinese Five Spice Seasoning?
Cinnamon, Cloves, Fennel, Star Anise and Szechwan Peppercorns.
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Regarded by many in Asia as the "King of Fruits", what is this foul smelling fruit called?
Durian.
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We call it an aubergine, the Americans an eggplant, what do the Japanese call this vegetable?
Nasu.
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Originating in the USA what is the Chinese dish of mixed vegetables and meat in a brown sauce usually served with rice called?
Chop Suey.
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From which plant is the widely used spice saffron obtained?
Crocus.
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What is the name given to the clarified butter used in Indian cooking?
Ghee.
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What is Phrik Tai in a Thai restaurant?
Black Pepper.
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The nest of which bird is used to make Bird's Nest Soup?
The Swiftlet.
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What are the thick Japanese noodles made from wheat flour called?
Udon.
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The flavour enhancer MSG is used extensively in Chinese cuisine, what does MSG stand for?
Mono Sodium Glutamate.
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Often served with sushi what is Wasabi?
Japanese Horseradish.
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To which vegetable does Aloo refer in Indian cookery?
Potato.
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What is the name of the Japanese rice wine?
Sake.
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What is the Chinese dumpling stuffed with meat or vegetables and often served in a clear broth called?
Wonton.
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What is the name of the iron griddle often used in Japanese cooking?
Teppan.
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