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100

This Mexican food is made from corn dough and filled with meat or cheese, then steamed in a husk.

Tamales

100

Empanadas are especially popular in which South American country known for tango?

Argentina

100

What fruit is used to make guacamole?

Avocado

100

What holiday are tamales often eaten during in Mexico?

Dia de los muertos

100

What is the Spanish word for “corn”?

Maiz

200

This Peruvian dish is made with raw fish “cooked” in lime juice.

Ceviche

200

Pupusas come from this small Central American country.

El Salvador 

200

What main seafood is in ceviche?

Fish or shrimp

200

What kind of event is often celebrated with asado in Argentina?

National holidays, independence day. 

200

What Latin American country has more than 3,000 types of potatoes?

Perú

300

These flat, round corn cakes are a staple in Colombia and Venezuela.

Arepas

300

Gallo pinto is a traditional breakfast in this Central American country.

Costa Rica

300

What is the filling of most chilean empanadas?

Ground beef

300

Which dish is commonly eaten during Lent in many Latin American countries?

Fish dishes or sea food

300

What dish’s name means “painted rooster” but has no chicken in it?

Gallo Pinto

400

A layered Chilean dish made with ground beef, corn, and a sweet topping.

Pastel de choclo

400

Mofongo, made with mashed plantains, comes from which island territory?

Puerto Rico

400

What is the main spice in the Spanish "Paella"? 

Safron 
400

When are hamburgers eaten in the USA? 

Independence day.

400

Which Latin American drink is made from purple corn and is popular in Peru?

Chicha Morada

500

A slow-cooked Cuban dish made of shredded beef, named after “old clothes.”

Ropa vieja

500

Baleadas are popular in this country with coastal Caribbean culture.

Honduras

500

Which Mexican dish includes a chocolate-based sauce over meat?

Mole

500

This is Mexican drink which is made with rice.

Horchata
500

True or False: Plantains must be eaten raw.

False