Mexican Food
What are made from cornmeal and water to form a flat, unleavened bread
tortilla
What are crisp tortillas filled with meat, beans, shredded lettuce, and cheese and seasoned with chili?
tacos
A popular fish dish in Peru is called what?
ceviche
These are the two groups of people who influenced Mexican cuisine.
Spanish and Aztecs
What are pastry-like sticks that are deep-fried and covered with sugar?
churros
What is a Mexican caramel custard?
flan
What are turnovers made of tortillas that have been filled with meat, sauce, cheese, beans, or vegetables and deep-fried?
quesadillas
This type of oil gives Brazilian dishes their bright yellow-orange color.
dende oil
What is Mexico's major crop?
corn
What makes travel almost impossible in many parts of South America?
high mountains and dense jungles
What are hot peppers also know as in Mexico?
chilis
What is another name for refried beans?
frijoles refritos
What are small turnovers served in Argentina as appetizers?
empanadas
This is the name for the main meal of the day in Mexico.
comida
This type of oil gives Brazilian dishes their bright yellow-orange color.
dende oil
What do you call tortillas filled with a mixture of meat or chicken, onions, garlic, and chilis that are then baked and served with cheese and a red or green sauce?
enchiladas
What are tortillas wrapped around meat or bean filling called?
burritos
What is a corn pancake that is the traditional bread of Venezuela?
arepa
farming
Feijoada completa is the national dish of this country.
Brazil
What is a complex sauce used in Mexican cooking?
mole
What is a popular spread made from mashed avocados called?
guacamole
What is a starchy root plant eaten as a side dish and used in flour form in cooking and baking?
cassava
How many meals do Mexicans usually have in one day?
four
Columbia produces this important export?
coffee