Asian Cuisines

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• Which ingredient gives Japanese miso soup its characteristic fermented umami flavor?
• In Thai cuisine, what is the main flavor profile traditionally created by balancing several contrasting tastes?
• Which rice is most commonly used to prepare traditional Japanese sushi?
• What is the defining base of a traditional Korean kimchi fermentation?
• Match each Asian staple ingredient with the cuisine in which it is especially characteristic.
• Match each dish with its primary culinary tradition.
• Match each cooking technique with its best description in Asian cuisines.
• Match each condiment or sauce with its principal ingredient or flavor base.