Latin America
Mexicans eat their main meal of the day at this time.
What is: between 1-3 pm (early afternoon).
There are three of these in every Tablespoon.
What are teaspoons?
Liquid measuring cups should be made from one of these two materials.
What are glass or plastic?
This term means to cut into small irregular pieces.
What is to chop?
Hot peppers are called this in
Latin America.
What are chilies?
In Northern Mexico, tortillas are commonly made from this ingredient.
What is wheat?
Each cup contains sixteen of these.
What are Tablespoons?
This should be used to remove cooked foods out of hot oil.
What is a spider, slotted spoon, or tongs?
To chop finely.
What is to mince?
Guacamole is a popular spread made from this main ingredient.
What are avocados?
This food has been the basis of Mexican cuisine since the days of the Aztec civilization.
What is corn?
When measuring liquids there are eight of these in every cup.
What are fluid ounces?
This type of knife is often used to chop vegetables, such as onions or garlic.
What is a chefs/cooks/French knife?
To cook a food by immersing it in hot oil.
What is to deep fry?
Small turnovers served as appetizers in several Latin American countries.
What are empanadas?
This food is made of mashed avocado, tomato and onion.
What is guacamole?
Each stick of butter contains eight of these.
What are Tablespoons?
This piece of kitchen equipment can be used to break down chunks of vegetables and create smooth sauces and/or soups.
What is a blender, food processor or immersion blender?
Cooking food in a small amount of fat over medium-high heat.
What is to saute?
Tortillas filled with a meat, onions and chilies that are baked and served with cheese and red or green sauce.
What are enchiladas?
Corn husks which are filled with corn dough, meat and beans then steamed or roasted are referred to as this.
What are tamales?
One third of a cup contains five Tablespoons and one of these.
What is a teaspoon?
This common kitchen item is often used to prevent lumps from forming when making sauces, such as moles.
What is a whisk?
To cook food in simmering liquid.
What is poaching?
Eggs prepared with chilies and served on tortillas.
What are huevos rancheros?