- 1. Exploring Philippine Cuisine offers a culinary journey through a rich tapestry of flavors, showcasing a unique fusion of indigenous Malay, Spanish, Chinese, and American influences. The cuisine reflects the country's diverse history and vibrant culture, with each region boasting its own specialties and cooking techniques. From hearty adobo simmered in vinegar and soy sauce to savory kare-kare with its peanut sauce, there is a dish to suit every palate. Fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and aromatic spices play a central role in Filipino cooking, creating a symphony of tastes and textures that delight the senses. Whether enjoying street food favorites like crispy lumpia or indulging in traditional fiesta dishes like lechon, exploring Philippine cuisine is a culinary adventure filled with warmth, hospitality, and unforgettable flavors.
What is the national dish of the Philippines?
A) Kinilaw
B) Lechon
C) Adobo
D) Sinigang
- 2. What is the main ingredient of a dish called 'Pancit Palabok'?
A) Rice Noodles
B) Egg Noodles
C) Wheat Noodles
D) Soba Noodles
- 3. What is the name of the Filipino dessert made from shaved ice and various sweet ingredients?
A) Leche Flan
B) Turon
C) Halo-Halo
D) Buko Pandan
- 4. What is the main ingredient of 'Adobong Kangkong'?
A) Eggplant
B) Okra
C) Water Spinach
D) Bitter Melon
- 5. Which Filipino street food consists of skewered and grilled chicken intestines?
A) Isaw
B) Betamax
C) Kwek-Kwek
D) Balut
- 6. What is the Filipino term for roasted pig served during celebrations?
A) Embutido
B) Pochero
C) Lechon
D) Sisig
- 7. Which dish involves a combination of pork, shrimp, and mixed vegetables in thick peanut sauce?
A) Dinuguan
B) Tinola
C) Paksiw na Lechon
D) Kare-Kare
- 8. What is the popular Filipino dipping sauce made of vinegar, soy sauce, and spices?
A) Bagoong
B) Sukang Iloko
C) Sawsawan
D) Atchara
- 9. What is the Filipino term for a stew made from pork offal and/or meat cooked in pig's blood?
A) Menudo
B) Sisig
C) Pochero
D) Dinuguan
- 10. What is the Tagalog term for the dish made of pork legs and knuckles stewed until tender?
A) Pinakbet
B) Talunang Manok
C) Pata Tim
D) Papaitan
- 11. What is the strong-smelling Filipino condiment made from fermented shrimp or fish paste?
A) Sukang Iloko
B) Atchara
C) Patis
D) Bagoong
- 12. What is the dish that is best described as a savory rice porridge made with chicken, ginger, and garlic, topped with green onions and fried garlic?
A) Arroz Caldo
B) Ginataang Alimasag
C) Lomi
D) Batchoy
- 13. What is the term for the Filipino dish made of rice, often served with fried fish, garlic rice, and fried egg?
A) Tapsilog
B) Adobo
C) Lumpia
D) Humba
- 14. Which Filipino dessert is made from ripe plantains wrapped in spring roll wrapper and deep-fried until crispy?
A) Leche Flan
B) Biko
C) Puto
D) Turon
- 15. What is the name of the Filipino dish made from fermented rice, sugar, and coconut milk, steamed in banana leaves?
A) Puto
B) Halo-Halo
C) Maja Blanca
D) Suman
- 16. What is the name of the Filipino noodle dish that is commonly served during birthdays for good luck and long life?
A) Pancit
B) Tinola
C) Halo-Halo
D) Balut
- 17. What is the traditional Filipino breakfast composed of garlic fried rice, fried egg, and a choice of meat such as tapa, tocino, or longganisa?
A) Sisig
B) Lumpiang Shanghai
C) Arroz Caldo
D) Silog
- 18. Which Filipino delicacy is a sweet rice cake garnished with grated coconut, sold especially during Christmas season?
A) Bibingka
B) Humba
C) Tinola
D) Puto
- 19. What popular Filipino snack is made of egg rolls filled with seasoned ground meat or minced shrimp?
A) Maja Blanca
B) Leche Flan
C) Lumpia
D) Adobo Flakes
- 20. What popular Filipino dish consists of meat or seafood marinated in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, then skewered and grilled?
A) Sisig
B) Inihaw
C) Arroz Caldo
D) Pancit Malabon
- 21. Which traditional Filipino dessert is a smooth and creamy flan made of eggs, milk, and sugar, caramelized on top?
A) Buko Pandan
B) Adobo
C) Tocino
D) Leche Flan
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