History of Corn
Corn was domesticated 8,000 years ago.
FALSE-9,000
Salsa verde is served warm.
FALSE-cold
Frozen Corn must be thawed for this recipe.
FALSE!
Tomatoes are used for this recipe.
FALSE tomatillos
What percent of sweet corn grows in U.S.A?
1%
_______is the most popular harvested corn in the U.S.
Blue Corn
The ________civilization made salsa verde a staple.
Inca Civilization
Cotija is a type of...
Grated Mexican Cheese
You need Cilantro and ______
Tender stems
The tallest corn stalk recorded is ___ft.
35
Domestication of corn happened from?
Teosinte a wild grass
What makes Mexican green salsa different from European salsa?
Tomatillo base
You can substitute sour cream with...
greek yogurt
You will use salt and ______ to taste.
Salt and Cumin
Corn is not a vegetable but both a _____& _____
Grain & fruit.
In which Mexican societies was corn used as a nutritional and religious base?
Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec civilizations
Salsa verde ingredients can be ______, _______, or ________ and each gives a distinct flavor.
cooked, raw, or roasted
What was used instead of Jalapeno?
Chili powder
What type of hot peppers are needed?
Jalapeno & Serrano
2003, chips and salsa were designated the official state snack in _______
Texas
Corn ear remnants from _______BC were first found in __________ in the state of _________, U.S.
2500 BC; Caves; New Mexico
Chimichurri is ______based while pesto can include _______& _______.
parsley-based; nuts and cheese
What two ingredients were not used in today's recipe?
Green and red onion
Heat the broiler with a rack about ______ below the heat source
4 inches
Salsa became officially a _________ according to the USDA