International Cuisines Review

Flashcards for reviewing international cuisine lecture notes.

What ingredient is used as a leavening agent in Irish soda bread?

Baking soda

What bodies of water surround Ireland?

Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea

Name 3-4 traditional Irish recipes.

Shepherd’s pie, Irish tea cake, boxty (potato pancakes)

What is the official language of Ireland?

Gaelic

Who is considered Ireland's patron saint?

St. Patrick

List 2-3 common staples used in Irish cuisine.

Seafood, cheese, potatoes, beef, pork

What mythical creature, if found, may lead to a pot of gold in Irish folklore?

Leprechauns

What ingredients make up traditional Irish Shepherd’s pie?

Ground beef, carrots, onion, peas, brown gravy, mashed potatoes

An easy cake to make for Afternoon Tea is the _.

Irish Tea Cake

What body of water surrounds Greece?

Mediterranean Sea

List 3-4 traditional Greek recipes.

Greek salad, gyros, tzatziki sauce, hummus, patsitio (pasta)

What is the official language of Greece?

Greek

What are stories about gods and mythological monsters called?

Greek Mythology

In what city were the first Greek Olympics held?

Olympia

What are the main ingredients in tzatziki sauce?

Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, dill/mint, cucumber

What are gyros?

Greek sandwich with lamb, veggies, and tzatziki sauce

List 2-3 common staples used in Greek cuisine.

Seafood, cheese, olive oil, olives, dill, thyme, honey

List 2-3 common meats used in Greek cuisine.

Lamb, beef, chicken

What are loukoumades?

Greek donuts with honey

Name 3 important things to remember when making yeast breads, like French baguettes

Temperature, rest time, kneading, punch down dough, fermentation

What types of cheeses were used when making cheese fondue?

Gruyere and Swiss

What is a crepe?

Thin, French pancake

What is croque monsieur?

Ham and cheese sandwich with bechamel sauce

What ingredients go into a bechamel sauce?

Butter, flour, nutmeg, milk, mozzarella cheese, seasoning

What special type of flour is used to make macarons?

Almond flour

What is a meringue?

Whipped egg whites + sugar + acid until stiff peaks

What type of flour was used when making tamales?

Masa harina

How was the chili sauce prepared for the tamales recipe?

Removed seeds, simmered, blended, made roux if needed

Why is it important to wear gloves when removing stems and seeds of chilis?

To avoid getting spiciness on your face, in your eyes, etc.

What is a MOJO and how was it used to prepare the tacos in this unit?

Marinade for carne asada

What types of milk are used in a tres leches cake?

Whole milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk

When do you add the milk to a tres leches cake?

After baking and cooling, let rest, absorb overnight

What is elote and what ingredients are used?

Corn, cheese, mayo, sour cream, paprika, chili powder