Ingredients and Spices
Main Spices in Mexican Dishes (Name 3)
coriander, allspice, cloves, thyme, Mexican oregano, cinnamon, cumin and cacao
What region does Pad Thai come from
Central Thai Cuisine
The celebratory drink named after a region in France
CHAMPAGNE
An expensive type of Japanese beef prized for its high level of fat marbling, delicious flavour, and tender texture
Kobe
What Food is most important to the Mexican Identity
chiles
The main ingredient of the Calabria region
PORK
Sarde a Scapece is what type of food?
sardines dusted with breadcrumb, fried, and served with mint, vinegar, and olive oil - a famous dish in the region of Calabria
Burgundy’s principal city and the mustard capital of France
Dijon
What is Ayurveda
Considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science, Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health- It has been practiced in India for over 5000 years
What is the staple food in Thai Cuisine
Rice is the staple of Thai cuisine, along with other Asian Cuisine
The seven whole spices of India (name 4)
cumin, coriander, turmeric, clove, cinnamon, cardamom and fenugreek
Where is the best dairy produced in France
Normandy’s lush, fertile lands are home to apples and some of the best dairy produce in France. Norman cream, milk and butter are important ingredients often used in the country’s best dishes and the region’s fine cheeses, such as Camembert, Pont-l’Evêque et Livarot.
This Cuisine defined by the perfect balance of flavours using the freshest ingredients, the removal of anything resembling bones or stones, and complex cooking styles with highly visual plating.
Royal Thai Cuisine
Caesar Salad and Margaritas were invented in this region of Mexico
Bajacaliforniano
What is the most important thing in Indigenous Cuisine
Wild game, fish and edible plants form the basis of traditional diets, providing a cultural connection to the land.
In season, land-based, community and connection*
What is protein is the most significant in Indigenous culture?
Bison/Buffalo
Southern Thailand served as a trading port for which cultures?
Indian and Muslim cultures - thus the presence of a lot of curries.
This REGION of Mexican is different from that of much of Mexico thanks to a strong Mayan culinary tradition
Yucatán
What region of France did my husband play hockey in?
Alsace - Strong German influence with their food
What is considered the most important dish in Italy
Pizza
It’s name means ‘fat roll’, and is made by rolling rice and other ingredients around a sheet of Nori, then slicing it into 2cm pieces.
Futomaki
Clay ovens known as tandoors are popular in which region of India ?
The North - giving dishes like Tandoori Chicken and Naan bread their distinctive charcoal flavor.
This region is one of the largest suppliers of quality citrus, vegetables, olive oil, fruits and herbs in France.
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Hokkaidō is the home of great ramen, and there are three main ramen varieties that are specialities of the region. Name the 3
They are Asahikawa ramen, Hakodate ramen, and Sapporo ramen.
French cuisine places a strong emphasis on ...
the quality of ingredients. Fresh, locally sourced produce is preferred, and there is a cultural disdain for overly processed foods.