Mexican Cuisine
What are the 3 main ingredients in Mexican cuisine
Corn or flour tortillas
Seasoned ground beef or chicken
Toppings
What are the main ingredients?
Tomatoes, chilies, onion, cilantro, corn
What are some asian spices?
Turmeric, ginger, cardamom, lemongrass
Give me 3 main ingredients of fried rice
Eggs, rice, and vegetables
What are the focus dishes?
Salsa
Guacamole
tacos
Birth place of salsa?
mexico
Scallion Pancakes, Takoyaki, Banh Mi, or Chicken Satay
When was fried rice created
589-618AD
Where did tacos originate from and what made them so popular?
Originated in Mexico.
As a versatile street food.
Name 3 types of salsa
Salsa Roja
Salsa Verde
Pico de gallo
Give me one traditional food in Asian Cuisine
Why was fried rice created?
Used up leftover ingredients and prevented food waste
Name 5 traditional seasonings
Tomato sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika
What traditional dishes is salsa a key component of?
Tacos
Enchiladas
Tamales
What is a fusion dish?
When modern chefs put a new spin on classic Asian
dishes
Give me one cooking techniques for fried rice
Use high heat for wok cooking
Use the push and fold method for scrambling eggs
Use day old rice
Saute veggies before adding rice
What type of meat is used in Tacos de Carnitas?
Braised or fried pork
What are some Tex-Mex-Influenced Salsas?
Sala con Queso
Avacado Salsa
Black bean & corn salsa
Give me a region and list the ingredients that come from it
East Asia: Rice, Soy-based suaces, umami rich flavors
Southeast Asia: Bold flavors, fresh harlos, coconut milk, sweet-sour-spicy balance
South Asia: Spices, curries flatbreads, lentils
Through trade routes and migration patterns expanded
Many cultures adopted and modified the dish based on available ingredients