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FSM221 - International Cuisine Reviewer > Singapore Cuisine > Flashcards

Singapore Cuisine Flashcards

1
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It is the form of government in Singapore

A

Parliamentary Republic

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2
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The Capital of Singapore

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Singapore

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Singapore is known as the Lion City.

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Singapore

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4
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Has been use as a symbol of Buddha in Indian art since the period of King Asoka.

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Lion

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5
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The Largest of the offshore islands

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Sentosa

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6
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It is the National language of Singapore

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Malay

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7
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These are the four most commonly used language

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English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil

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8
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is an informal, colloquial form of English

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Singlish

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9
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Is the official currency of the Republic of Singapore.

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SIngapore Dollar

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10
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Issues the banknotes and coins of the Singapore Dollar.

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Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

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11
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Singapore has a total land area of ________________.

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724.2 square kilometers.

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12
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Singapore is a country located at the ______________________.

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Southeastern part of Asia

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13
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Singapore is comprises mainland that measure _________ from East to West and _________ from North to South with _________ of coastline.

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50km, 27km, 193km

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14
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Which means the “island at the end of a peninsula” in the Malay language.

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Pu-luo-chung

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15
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The city was known as _________, when the first settlements were established from AD 1298-1299.

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Temasek

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16
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It is empire eyeing a port of call in South East Asia which led to Singapore to be their base for its merchant.

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British

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17
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These are the famous Landmarks in Singapore.

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-Merlion Park
-Singapore Flyer
-Helix Bridge
-Marina Bay Sands
-National Museum of Singapore
-The Arts House

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18
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is a unique blend of diverse cultures, including Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan influences, reflecting the country’s rich history and multicultural society.

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Singapore Cuisine

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19
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Is known for its bold flavors, vibrant colors, and fragrant aromas, with a focus on fresh ingredients and cooking techniques that bring out the best in each dish.

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Singapore Food

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20
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These are the most used seafood in Singapore.

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Crabs, Squids, Oysters, Lobsters
and Clams

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21
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Singapore Cuisine influences from various cultures including, _________,___________,________,___________.

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Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan

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22
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It is the earliest settlers in Singapore, who brought with them their traditional dishes such as nasi lemak, a dish of coconut rice served with various side dishes, and mee rebus, a noodle dish served in a spicy gravy.

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Malays

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23
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It is an immigrants arrived and brought with them their own culinary traditions, including dishes such as Hainanese chicken rice and charkway teow

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Chinese

24
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It is an immigrants also brought their own cuisine, including biryani and curry

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Indian

25
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They developed their own unique cuisine, which blends Chinese and Malay influences.

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Peranakan

26
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These Peranakan dishes have become popular across Singapore.

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Laksa and Otak-otak

27
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These are the cooking method used in Singapore.

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Stir-Frying, Grilling, Boiling, Steaming, and Deep-Frying

28
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These are the flavour of Singaporean food

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Sweet, Sour, Spicy, and Rich Citrus Flavors

29
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Singaporean food can be divided into six types and they are _____, ______, ______, ______, _____, ______.

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Meat, Seafood, Rice, Noodles, Dessert, and Snacks

30
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Three daily meals of Singaporean

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

31
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A method of cooking meat in a clay
oven.

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Tandoori

32
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Is a diverse and rich in traditions.

A

Malay Cuisine

33
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It is a pan fry with small amount of oil

A

Tumis

34
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It is to smoke, grill or roast

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Salai

35
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It is slow fry with dried spices

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Sangai

36
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It is a dry cooking with low heat

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Layur

37
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It is pot-cooking, especially for rice

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Tanak

38
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It is to boil, mostly for soups

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Jerang

39
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It is to blanch in hot water

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Celur

40
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It is to simmer

A

Reneh

41
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It is the three pillars

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Noodles, Rice, and seafood

42
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Malay Dishes are usually based on a foundation of _____,______,_____,__________.

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Spicy, Fishy Sambal, Sour Herbs and/or Complex Citrus

43
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It is a popular dish consisting of mud crabs cooked in a semithick, savory, and tangy tomato and chili-based sauce.

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Chili Crab

44
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It is the national dish of Singapore, a lunch of steamed chicken and rice

A

Hainanese Chicken Rice

45
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It is the laksa broth offers the right balance of spice and coconut milk, a noodle soup that will tickle the tastebuds.

A

Laksa

46
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A Singaporean dish made from a combination of pork broth and several spices like anise star and chili.

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Bak Kut Teh or Meat bone tea/Pork ribs soup

47
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It is a spicy salad is a riot of flavours thanks to the intensity of
the peanut sauce, which frequently contains chilli paste, sweet potato, soy sauce and more.

A

Rojak

48
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It is a hearty meal comprising coconut rice, a slice of omelette, anchovies, a slice of cucumber and some chilli paste, uniquely packed in brown paper or banana leaf.

A

Nasi Lemak

49
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It is a marinated skewered and grilled meat often served with peanut sauce.

A

Satay

50
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It is a dish consisting of stir-fried flat rice noodles with various ingredients

A

Char Kway Teow

51
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It is a Malaysian soup made with goat meat and a mixture of herbs and spices

A

Sup Kambing

52
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These are the beverages of Singapore

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Kopi-o, Teh Tarik, Bandung, Milo Dinosaur

53
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These are the desserts of Singapore

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Nyonya Kueh, Cheng tng, Pulut Hitam, Burbur Cha Cha, Goreng Pisang, Muah Cee, Gulab Jamun, Durian Puffs

54
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These were established by the government to accommodate the food hawkers after hawking was abolished.

A

Hawker Center

55
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It is viewed as crucial to its national identity and a unifying cultural thread

A

Food

56
Q

Dictates that the host sits to the immediate left of the guest

A

Western Etiquette

57
Q

It is the proper practice to begin eating only once ____________ has invited the guests to do so.

A

The Host

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