FALL International Study Guide

International Assessment Study Guide

1. Where is Italy located? What countries or what bodies of water surround Italy?

Located in southern Europe, the Mediterranean sea, Adriatic sea, Ionian sea, tyrrhenian sea, and Ligurian sea

1. List 3-4 traditional/popular Italian recipes.

   1. tiramisu

   2. fettuccine alfredo

   3. carbonara

   4. tortellini

2. What is the official language of Italy?

italian

1. This city is located in the heart of Rome and is the hub of Roman Catholicism.
   Vatican city

2. Define antipasti.
   traditional first course of a formal italian meal

3. List two synonyms for antipasti.

   1. appetizer

   2. starter

4. What are some examples of antipasti?

   1. cured meats

   2. specialty cheeses

   3. bruschetta
      

5. List 2-3 common herbs and spices used in Italian cuisine.

   1. parsley

   2. thyme

   3. basil
      

6. What does the term “al dente” mean?

just underdone

1. This is known as the “liquid gold” of Italy.

olive oil

1. In your own words, describe the process of making olive oil.
   olives are processed, crushed, mixed with water, then layed on discs, then a hydraulic press presses the discs, and the oil and water is separated

2. This sauce is very common in Italian cuisine. It is typically made with oil, tomato sauce, garlic, and dried herbs.
   marinara sauce

3. What 4 ingredients are used to make pasta?

   1. flour

   2. eggs

   3. olive oil

   4. salt
      

4. The Margherita Pizza was created to resemble the Italian flag. What ingredients are used to represent the colors?
   tomato, mozerella, basil

5. Fettuccine Alfredo is an Italian pasta dish made with fettuccine noodles and tossed with what two ingredients?
   butter and parmesan cheese

6. How has Fettuccine Alfredo become Americanized?

by adding heavy cream and other us ingredients

1. Where is Spain located? What countries or what bodies of water surround Spain?
   Europes Iberian peninsula, mediterranian sea, atlantic ocean, and cantabrian sea

2. List 3-4 traditional/popular Spanish recipes.

   1. paella

   2. empanadas

   3. tapas

1. What is the official language of Spain?
   spanish

2. Define tapas.
   small spanish savory dishes, typically served with drinks at a bar

3. List two synonyms for tapas.

   1. appetizer

   2. savories
      

4. What are some examples of tapas?
   olives, padron peppers, chorizo al vino

5. There are several stories about the origin of tapas. Explain one of them.
   when king alfonso X of castile recovered from an illness by drinking wine with small dishes between meals, after regaining his health he ordered taverns would not be allowed to serve wine to customers unless it was accompanied by a small snack or tapa

6. List 2-3 common herbs and spices used in Spanish cuisine.

   1. salt

   2. paprika

   3. saffron
      

7. List 2-3 common meats used in Spanish cuisine

   1. chicken

   2. pork

   3. lamb
      

8. What type of meat is Spanish chorizo typically made with?
   pork

9. What is the capital of Spain?
   madrid

10. What are patatas bravas and what ingredients are used?
    native dish to spain, consists of white potatoes that are fried in oil and served with one or several spicy sauces

11. What is a siesta and why are they not as common anymore?
    a nap usually taken in the afternoon, majority of working age people do not go home to nap

12. This is an internationally known rice dish from Spain.
    paella

13. What ingredients are used in Paella?
    rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood

14. What is gazpacho?

a no cook soup made with tomatoes

1. List 3-4 traditional/popular Chinese recipes.

   1. butter tea

   2. gong bao

   3. cellophane noodles

   4. black tea
      

2. What are 2 popular cooking methods in Chinese cuisine?

   1. steaming

   2. stir frying

3. What is a wok?

   1. a bowl shaped frying pan used typically in chinese cooking
      

4. List 2-3 common food items/ingredients used in Chinese cuisine.

   1. ginger

   2. garlic

   3. spring onions
      

5. List the steps of stir-frying.

1. heat wok over medium-high heat, add cooking oil, and saute protein until cooked through. remove protein and place in a separate bowl for later

2.add more cooking oil and add vegetables, stir fry until tender, then add aromatics until fragrant, remove veggies and place in same bowl as protein

3. pour sauce into bottom of the wok until bubbly, add protein and vegetables and toss in sauce until evenly coated

4. add cooked rice or noodles and toss until warmed through, add garnish and serve warm

1. Where is Japan located? What countries or bodies of water surround Japan?

northeast asia or east asia, pacific ocean, the sea of okhotsk, the sea of japan, and east china sea

1. List 3-4 traditional/popular Japanese recipes.

   1. sushi

   2. miso ramen

   3. tonkotsu

   4. kasutera

2. Ramen should be cooked ___________ and eaten quickly while it is still hot.

al dente

1. What meats/vegetables are typically found in Ramen bowls?

sliced pork, vegetables, nori, green onion

1. What is sushi? Why do some people find it intimidating to eat?

fish and vegetables with seasoned rice and seaweed, it intimidates people because it's raw fish typically used

1. List 2 different types of sushi rolls in Japanese cuisine.

california roll, dragon roll

1. List the items/equipment and ingredients you need to prepare a sushi roll.

rice, bamboo roller, nori, crab, rice vinegar, vegies

1. What does it mean to “season” sushi rice?

add rice vinegar

1. What does a typical Japanese table setting look like?

rice to the left, soup next to it on the right, two sides towards the back left and right of the tray, third side is placed at back center, chopsticks at very front with pointed end towards left

1. What are 3-4 traditional Thai recipes?

   1. tom yum goong

   2. tom kha gai

   3. thai green curry

2. How is Thai food similar to antipasti, tapas, hors d'oeuvres, or other cuisines we’ve been talking about in class? it is shared amongst friends just like tapas and antipasti