Mexican Unit Review

Mexican culture is derived from which two cultures 

• Native people and Spanish conquistadors
• Mayans and Aztecs 
• Spanish conquistadors and English Conquistadors 

Mexico is considered a _____________ country 

• Underdeveloped 
• Developing 
• Developed 

What is the purpose of heating a pan before adding food to it? 

• To kill germs 
• To dry up any moisture in the pan
• To prevent sticking 

Some common herbs / flavors used in Mexican cuisine include:

• Cinnamon 
• Chocolate 
• Chilis 
• All of these 

What scale scale ranks the hotness of chilis? 

• Scoville Units
• Capsaicin Scale 
• Burn Units 

What is the staple grain of Mexican cuisine? 

• Flour
• Corn
• Oatmeal 
• Wheat 

What cheese is often used in Mexican cuisine? 

• Cheddar 
• monterey jack 
• Both of these 

Pre-European chocolate is best described as 

• Sweet and creamy 
• Much like the chocolate we know of today 
• Sour and bitter drink 
• Only being used in savory dishes 

What is a healthier replacement for deep frying? 

• Baking 
• Boiling 
• Poaching 

The grip used with a chef's or butcher's knife 

• Pinch grip 
• Choke grip
• Squeeze grip