Spanish Culture Quiz

Foods of Latin America

Asados

Argentina

• technique for grilling meats, traditional social event in form of barbecue.

Salteñas

Bolivia

• pastries often filled with chicken, beef, pork, and vegetables in a type of empanada.

Pastel De Choclo

Chile

• A pie made of sweet corn or “choclo” often referred to as a casserole

Bandeja Paisa

Colombia

• Originally a peasant dish. Made of sausage, rice, pork, and sweet plantains

Gallo Pinto

Costa Rico

• A traditional dish made of rice and beans, often served for breakfast.

Ropa Vieja

Cuba

• “Old clothes” made with shredded beef, tomato sauce, vegetabels, and served with black beans and rice.

La Bandera

Dominican Repulic

• dish combination of meat, white rice, abd red beans served with a side salad and plantains.

Ceviche

Ecuador

• mostly shrimp, tomato sauce, and lemon or cilantro for taste and decoration

Pupusa

El Salvador

• tortillas made from corn flour, stuffed with cheese meat, refried beans, and onions. Typically served with salsa and coleslaw

Pepián

Guatemala

• a thick meat and vegetable stew, often served with rice or tortillas.

Plato Tipico

Honduras

• often consumed on country’s independence day; contains a variety of ingredients that are each made seperatley

Mole

Mexico

• A traditional marinade made out of a blend of spices often made with chocolate.

Gallo Pinto (2)

Nicaragua

• A traditional dish made of rice and beans, often served for breakfast.

Sancocho

Panama

• soup known as the elixir of life

Sopa Paraguaya

Paraguay

• similar to corn bread, but made with a cheese base.

Peruvian Ceviche

Peru

• consists of seafood, fresh lime juice, onions, and sweet potatoes; has its own holiday

Arroz con gandules

Puerto Rico

• Combination of pigeon peas and rice.

Chivitos

Uruguay

• sandwich made with beef, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, ham or bacon, and mayo

Pabellón Criollo

Venezuela

• Base of rice and beans, shredded beef, and fried plantains.