VIDEO: MaLa Project: Interview with Amelie Kang [April 27, 2020]
- This week's video is about the founder of a Sichuan-style restaurant that is taking New York City by storm.
- Make sure to check out the answers and script as well.
Questions
Watch the video and answer questions 1-10
1. Restaurant profile: MaLa Project
It was founded by (i) __________. MaLa Project specialises in a type of Chinese (ii) __________. The owner hopes to change stereotypes of Chinese food in America with its authentic flavors from her (iii) __________.
2. Main ingredients used in zhajiangmian (circle the correct options).
cucumber / noodles / sweet bean sauce / chilli flakes / pork
3. Why might Amelie feel nostalgic whenever she eats zhajiang noodles?
______________________________________________
4. What word in the video means “to cook something by keeping it almost at boiling point”?
___________________________
5. According to Amelie, what two opposing flavours is one likely to find when eating zhajiang noodles?
___________________________
6. Why did Amelie move to New York?
- A. to open a restaurant
- B. to hone her cooking skills
- C. to find out the origins of a childhood dish
- D. to learn English
7. Listen to the middle of the video (1:17-1:56). Why does the interior of Mala Project’s premises remind Amelie of her childhood?
______________________________________________
8. What spices are used in the mala dry pot?
- A. shredded cucumber, carrots, garlic shoots
- B. red chillies, cinnamon, ginger
- C. peppercorn, star anise, bay leaves
- D. information not given
9. How has the culinary scene in the United States evolved?______________________________________________
10. Which section of a food blog are you most likely to find this video?
- A. up-and-coming chefs
- B. comfort food
- C. northern Chinese cuisine
- D. Michelin-starred restaurants