CA 3.2.2 Latin America Day 2

3.2.2 Latin
America:

Venezuela, Colombia,

Argentina, Ecuador, & Brazil

Did you Know?
Facts about the Amazon Rainforest:

The Amazon is the world's largest tropical rainforest.

The rainforest spans over 9 different countries.

The Amazon River is the largest river in the world.

The Amazon Rainforest is considered the 'Lungs of the Earth'.

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3.2.2 LATIN AMERICA

Multiple Select

Pre-test: What is considered a part of Latin America? Click all that apply. Select all that apply.

• South America

• North America

• Mexico

• Central America

• Islands of the Caribbean

Labelling

Where are these five countries?

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Argentina

Brazil

Colombia

Venezuela

Ecuador

Poll

How familiar are you with Latin America's cuisine?

• Pro- I am VERY familiar

• Somewhat familiar

• I have had it a few times

• Novice- I don't know much, but am excited to learn more!

Match

Pre-Quiz: Match the Venezuelan Cuisine with the correct name:

• Shredded chicken, beans, rice

• Corn pastry often stuffed

• Deep fried mixture o/banana&cornmeal...

• Venezuelan tamale

Pabellon (The National Dish)

Arepas

Mandoca

Hallaca

• Pabellon (The National Dish)

• Arepas

• Mandoca

• Hallaca

Arepa is the national bread of
Venezuela; it is a cornmeal patty that is typically stuffed with meats, egg, cheese, and
potatoes.

Venezuelan Cuisine

Bollos Penlones are balls of
arepa dough stuffed with a meat mixture

Mandoca is a deep fried
cornmeal, sugar, cheese, and banana mixture.

Venezuelan Cuisine

Hallaca is a Venezuelan tamale;
a cornmeal masa is folded and
stuffed with a meaty stew and a few garnishes.

How to Make Arepas con Queso

Match

Match the Venezuelan Cuisine with the correct name:

• Shredded chicken, beans, rice

• Corn pastry often stuffed

• Deep fried mixture o/banana&cornmeal...

• Venezuelan tamale

Pabellon (The National Dish)

Arepas

Mandoca

Hallaca

• Pabellon (The National Dish)

• Arepas

• Mandoca

• Hallaca

Match

Pre-Quiz: Match the picture with the correct name of the Colombian dish:

• Rice, beans, meat, plantain, egg

• Twice fried plantains

• Popular soup w/veggies and meat

• Dough stuffed with cheese and eggs

Bandeja Paisa (That National Dish)

Patacones

Sancochosansancocho

Arepas

• Bandeja Paisa (That National Dish)

• Patacones

• Sancochosansancocho

• Arepas

Bandeja paisa,
“workman’s platter,” is the
national dish of Colombia.
It is a commonly known
and widely eaten dish that
includes white rice, red
beans, ground beef, fried
plantain, chorizo, avocado,
corn, pork rinds, anarepa,
and a fried egg.

Colombian Cuisine

Patacones are twice fried
plantains and commonly served
as a side dish with all Colombian
main dishes.

Colombian Cuisine

Arepas are a flour or corn based dough stuffed with cheeses and eggs, similar to those served in Venezuela.

Sancocho is one of Colombia’s most
popular soups. It is a water-based soup
containing vegetables, plantains,
potatoes, corn, cilantro, yuca, and a
protein such as beef. This soup is
served for lunch or dinner with a side of
avocado and rice.

Colombian Cuisine

Ajiaco originated in the
mountains and can be described
as a thin broth soup consisting of chicken, corn, potatoes, capers, avocado, and sour cream

Match

Match the picture with the correct name of the Colombian dish:

• Rice, beans, meat, plantain, egg

• Twice fried plantains

• Popular soup w/veggies and meat

• Dough stuffed with cheese and eggs

Bandeja Paisa (That National Dish)

Patacones

Sancocho

Arepas

• Bandeja Paisa (That National Dish)

• Patacones

• Sancocho

• Arepas

The cuisine is Argentina has four
major influences:

●Spanish influence – olive
oil, garlic, onions, beef
cattle

●Indigenous – maize,
potato, cassava, aji (spicy sauce)

●African – grilled meat
dishes

●Italian – pasta and pizza

Argentinian Cuisine

Match

Pre-quiz: Match the picture with the correct name of the Argentinian Dish:

• Stew o/corn, beans, and meat

• Bread served warm

• Regional Fish

• Baked/fried meat pastry

• Custard dessert

Locroloc

Chipa

Dorado

Empanadas

Flan

• Locroloc

• Chipa

• Dorado

• Empanadas

• Flan

Cuisine in the northwest is
described as hearty and
flavorful due to the indigenous
cultures of the Andes
Mountains.

Locro – type of stew that
includes corn, beans, and meat

Argentinian Cuisine - NW

Tamales – steamed cornmeal dough filled with meat, vegetables, and spices

The northeastern part of
Argentina is known for the
rivers, green fields, and large
waterfall in the province of
Misiones. The cuisine is
influenced by immigrants from
Eastern and Central Europe.

Chipa- bread made with
cassava flour and cheese that is best served warm.

Argentinian Cuisine - NE

Mbejú- pancake made with
cassava flour and filled with
cheese or meat

Dorado and surubí - regional
river fish are an important part of the local cuisine.

The southern parts of
Argentina include the Andes
mountains, Patagonian plains, and a long coastline which directly influences the cuisine.

Common ingredients in the
south include meat, seafood, berries, fruits, and chocolate.

Argentinian Cuisine - S

Match

Match the picture with the correct name of the Argentinian Dish:

• Stew o/corn, beans, and meat

• Bread served warm

• Regional Fish

• Baked/fried meat pastry

• Custard dessert

Locroloc

Chipa

Dorado

Empanadas

Flan

• Locroloc

• Chipa

• Dorado

• Empanadas

• Flan

Match

Pre-Quiz: Match the picture with the correct name of the Ecuadorian Cuisine:

• Cheesy potato soup

• Shrimp w/lime and salt

• Fresh seafood w/coconut

• Sauteed Corn Nuts

• Rodent meat w/beef, banana, and garlic

Locro Soup

Ceviche- National Dish

Encocado

Choclo Cancha

Stewed Guatita

• Locro Soup

• Ceviche- National Dish

• Encocado

• Choclo Cancha

• Stewed Guatita

How to Make Ceviche

Match

Match the picture with the correct name of the Ecuadorian Cuisine:

• Cheesy potato soup

• Shrimp w/lime and salt

• Fresh seafood w/coconut

• Sauteed Corn Nuts

• Rodent meat w/beef, banana, and garlic

Locro Soup

Ceviche- National Dish

Encocado

Choclo Cancha

Stewed Guatita

• Locro Soup

• Ceviche- National Dish

• Encocado

• Choclo Cancha

• Stewed Guatita

●Largest country in South
America

●Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean

●Home to the Amazon River
Basin, the world's largest
tropical rainforests

●Portuguese and African
influences

Common Ingredients:
black beans, rice, beef, chicken, pork,
dried prawns, palm oil (dende oil),
pepper, cilantro, and cassava

Brazilian Cuisine

Match

Pre-Quiz: Match the picture with the correct Brazilian cuisine:

• Stew w/seafood, parsley, coconut

• Dumplings w/peas, prawns, and spices

• Pie w/corn, chix, & cheese

• Black bean stew w/pork

Moqueca

Acaraje

Empadao

Feijoada Completa (The National Dish)

• Moqueca

• Acaraje

• Empadao

• Feijoada Completa (The National Dish)

Brazil - Northern

Brazil - NorthEastern

Brazil - Central & Western

Brazil - SouthEastern

Brazil - Southern

Match

Match the picture with the correct Brazilian cuisine:

• Stew w/seafood, parsley, coconut

• Dumplings w/peas, prawns, and spices

• Pie w/corn, chix, & cheese

• Black bean stew w/pork

Moqueca

Acaraje

Empadao

Feijoada Completa (The National Dish)

• Moqueca

• Acaraje

• Empadao

• Feijoada Completa (The National Dish)

Poll

Which country has the cuisine you found the MOST interesting?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Ecuador

• Colombia

• Venezuela

What’s Next?

3.2.3 - Regional Cuisine!


3.2.4- Pennsylvania Cuisine!


3.2.5 - Global Cuisines Project!

​On a scale of 1-10, how willing are you try to more food from Latin America?