Ch. 8 culture Flashcards
many of the important ingredients in the world originate from the …
They weren’t introduced in Europe until the century XVI
… initially were only used for decoration in Europe bc they thought it was poisonous
… was the foundation of food for many latin american countries many centuries before the Spanish discovered it
New World;
tomatoes;
corn
… was a basic food for the incas. They used to … it to store it
… was also important to the aztecs and mayans
potatoes;
dehydrate it;
cacao
cacao was important to the aztecs and mayans. they used its seeds as … and as an ingredient for … They also grinded them to make a drink, mixing it with … and …
money;
sauces;
water; chili
…, …, …, … and … (…) are other examples of fruits that originated in the Americas
avocados; guava; papaya; pineapple; maracuyá; passion fruit
…: un plato de pescado crudo que se marina en jugo de limon, con sal, pimienta, cebolla y aji. se sirve con lechuga, maiz, camote (sweet potato) and yellow potatoes
ceviche peruano
…: cold soup typical of of southern Spain. made with verduras crudas y molidas (mashed): tomato, aji, pepino (cucumber), y ajo. tambien lleva pan, sal, aceite y vinagre
gazpacho andaluz
…: es una sopa de pollo, pescado o carne con platano, maiz, zanahoria, yuca, papas, cebolla, cilantro y ajo. se sirve con white rice
sancocho colombiano
chef that makes very innovative foods: …
Ferran Adria
Adrià bases his success on … and …
He modifies combinations of ingredients and plays with contrasts of tastes and sensations
He also alters textures without altering flavor.
creativity;
chemistry
… is an important play in the kitchens of the Hispanic world. It can be eaten cold, but most are served hot, like the … de Mexico
soup;
pozole
El pozole de Mexico is a pre-Colombian dish prepared with …, …, … and other spices
nixtamal (hominy);
pork;
chilis
Another soup of indigenous origins es the …, of the región … de …
changua;
andina central; Colombia
La changua siempre se toma en el …: se hace con agua, leche, huevo y cilantro
desayuno
Spain and most of the latin american countries have an abundant production of fruits and veggies. Because of this, most household cook with fresh ingredients rather than foods that come in jars/cans. …, … and … should be prepared with fresh ingredients to maintain the authentic flavor
mexican salsas;
el gazpacho español;
el sancocho colombiano
There are merchants that sell their fruits and vegetables …
directly to the public
(Guatemala)
Traditional fabrics use this secret ingredient: …
This ingredient prevents the colors from …
crushed mosquitoes;
fading
(Guatemala) Antigua Guatemala (a city) was founded in 1543. It was an important capital until 1773, when an ... destroyed it. It's architecture is maintained and its a tourist spot. It's celebration of ..., is the most important of the hemisphere
earthquake;
Holy Week
(Guatemala)
The quetzal symbolizes … for the ancient mayas because they believed that this bird was not able to survive in … Today it’s a national symbol and the national … is named after it. It also appears on the bills. It’s in danger of extinction
freedom;
captivity;
currency
(Guatemala)
From 1500 BC to 900 AD, the … inhabited a large part of what is now Guatemala. they had an advanced civilization. they were architects and constructed …, … and …
mayans;
pyramids;
temples;
observatories
(Guatemala)
the mayans also discovered and used … before the europeans and invented a complex and precise …
zero;
calendar
(Guatemala)
The traditional clothes are called … and show the love that mayans had for nature. They were inspired by …, … and … for creating their designed and the bright colors and geometric forms.
huipil;
flowers;
plants;
animals
(Guatemala)
the designs and colors of each huipil indicates the … and sometimes the … and … of the person wearing it
town of origin;
sex;
age
