food
whats is arepa
venezuelan food that's like a pancake with a filling
what is aji
peruvian and chilean term for chillies
What is frijoles refritos?
Refried beans, a popular Mexican dish.
what is siesta?
A rest period that usually follows the midday meal in Mexico.
what is kaiseka?
A delicate meal served after the Japanese tea ceremony.
what is ceviche
raw marinated seafood dish served in south america
What is chillies?
Term used in Mexico for hot peppers.
What is gaucho?
Nomadic herders of the Pampas in South America during the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries.
what is a tortilla?
Flat, unleavened bread made from cornmeal or wheat flour and water used to make many
Mexican dishes
what is kasha?
A Russian staple food made of buckwheat or other grains that is fried and then simmered until
tender.
what is empanada
fried like pancake with filling
What is comida?
The main meal of the day in Mexico and Spain.
What is Latin America?
The landmass that stretches southward from the Rio Grande to the tip of South
America.
what is curry?
A type of Indian stew.
what is korma
A major Indian cooking technique in which foods are braised, usually in yogurt.
what is plantain
fried banana
What is dendé oil?
Palm oil that gives Brazilian dishes a bright yellow-orange color.
What is manioc?
A starchy root plant (also known as cassava)eaten as a side dish and used in flour form in
cooking and baking in South America.
what is ghee?
Indian clarified butter.
what is kulich?
A tall, cylindrical Russian yeast bread filled with fruits and nuts.
what is guacamole
dip that contains: avocado,garlic, onion, chillies,lime,salt
What is feijoada completa?
Brazil’s national dish, which is made with meat and black beans.
what is mole
A complex sauce used in Mexican cuisine.
what is gohan?
The Japanese word for meal, which means rice.
what is masala?
A mixture of spices used to make Indian curry.