Spain
This Spanish egg and potato dish is often served as a tapa and is cooked in olive oil.
What is a tortilla?
Before baking, this famous twisted bread is briefly dipped in an alkaline solution that gives it a deep brown crust.
What is a pretzel?
This sour, spongy flatbread made from fermented teff batter is used as both plate and utensil in Ethiopian cuisine.
What is injera?
Cooking food quickly in a small amount of fat in a pan over relatively high heat.
What is sautéing?
This Mediterranean country produces more olive oil than any other country in the world.
What is Spain?
This chilled soup from Andalusia blends tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and often cucumbers or peppers.
What is gazpacho?
This German street food features sliced sausage topped with a warm ketchup-based sauce flavored with curry powder.
What is currywurst?
This spicy Ethiopian lentil stew is seasoned with a hot spice blend called berbere.
What is misir wat?
Cooking food in liquid kept just below boiling temperature.
What is simmering?
This spicy Ethiopian seasoning blend often includes chili peppers, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, and other spices.
What is berbere?
This highly prized Spanish meat comes from black Iberian pigs that traditionally feed on acorns.
What is jamón ibérico?
These small German dumplings are made by pushing a soft dough through holes into boiling water.
What is spätzle?
In Morocco, stews are traditionally cooked in this cone-shaped clay pot that traps steam.
What is a tagine?
Cooking food uncovered with dry heat in an oven.
What is baking?
This fermented soybean paste is a key ingredient in many Japanese soups and sauces.
What is miso?
This iconic Spanish rice dish originated in Valencia and is cooked in a wide shallow pan over open heat.
What is paella?
This tangy side dish made from fermented cabbage has been eaten in central Europe for centuries.
What is sauerkraut?
This tomato-based rice dish is a point of pride and friendly rivalry across West Africa.
What is jollof rice?
Cooking food in hot fat or oil so the outside becomes crisp.
What is frying?
This country is the birthplace of croissants and baguettes.
What is France?
In Spanish food culture, this word refers to a style of dining where many small plates are shared among a group.
What are tapas?
This Bavarian cheese spread mixes soft cheese, butter, onions, and paprika and is often served with pretzels or rye bread.
What is obatzda?
This North African grain is steamed and served with vegetables or stews and is a staple in Morocco.
What is couscous?
Cooking food slowly in liquid after it has first been browned.
What is braising?
This Indian bread is traditionally cooked inside a clay oven.
What is naan?