Festive Delights
What do people often eat during New Year’s in Japan?
Soba or osechi
Should you stick chopsticks upright in rice in Japan?
No
What is the English word for food you eat in the morning?
Breakfast
This country eats Sushi
Japan
What food do Americans sometimes cook in hot oil?
Turkey (deep-fried turkey)
What food do people eat during Oktoberfest in Germany?
Pretzels or sausages
What food is not allowed in kosher meals?
Pork
What do you call foods that are not cooked?
Raw
People eat fried tortillas with sauce called chilaquiles
Mexico
What do people eat in Japan during New Year’s Eve for long life?
Soba noodles
What food is eaten for Day of the Dead in Mexico?
Pan de muerto (sweet bread)
What is not allowed to mix with meat in Jewish food rules?
Dairy
What does “pickled” mean?
漬け
This place is known for eating pineapple on grilled burgers.
Hawaii
What country eats ice cream in hamburger buns?
Thailand
What festival uses mooncakes?
Mid-Autumn Festival (China)
During Ramadan, when can people eat?
After sunset
What is the English word for soft, white rice porridge?
Congee
This country is famous for eating snails called escargot.
France
What country is well known for having baked beans for breakfast
United Kingdom
What type of food do people eat during Þorrablót in Iceland?
Viking-style food like shark and dried fish
Is it polite to eat everything on your plate in all cultures?
No, in countries like China, you are supposed to leave some food on the plate
What do we call the part of the egg that is yellow?
Yolk
This country is famous for eating poutine (a dish with fries, gravy, and cheese.)
Canada
In what country is instant noodles considered one of the most popular wedding gifts?
In India, what type of leaf is often used to serve food during ceremonies?
Banana leaf
In many Middle Eastern cultures, which hand should you eat with?
Right hand
What is the English word for cooked egg with no liquid left?
Hard Boiled
This country is famous for eating haggis, a dish made from sheep’s organs.
Scotland
In what country is Spam a very popular food?
Hawaii/USA