South American Cuisine

How did South American cuisine originate???

• They used the crops they had, and could grow easily

• They copied other countries like Spain and Portugal

• They traveled to other countries and took some of their dishes and made them their own.

What are three things South American cuisine has been impacted by, as stated in the video???

• Immigration

• Nearby countries/continents

• The slave trade

• European colonization

What is a traditional South American Breakfast made up of?

(Pick 4)

• Eggs

• Sweet cereals

• Fruit

• Smoothies

• Coffee

What is Dulce de Leche?

• A caramel sauce made of milk and sugar

• A type of ice cream

• A type of dessert only made in South America

• A Colombian coffee bean

• I don't know

What were some spices that the Spanish brought when they settled here? (Not all are listed here)

• Cumin

• Salt

• Oregano

• Anise

• Paprika

What is South America's most popular crop?

• Corn (maize)

• Chili peppers

• Empanadas

• Potatoes

• They have many

What is one country/continent that has not affected South American cuisine?

• Russia

• India

• Italy

• North America

• Africa

What are some foods that South American chefs use now???

(Among others)

• Alpaca meat

• Quinoa

• Yucca

• Clementines

• Macca

What are empanadas??

• They're like a taco that had a mental breakdown

• It's a type of fried turnover consisting of a pastry outside and a filling.

• They are a type of dumpling

• They are rolls that you eat with soup.

What's Ceviche???

• A type of fish that is often made into soups

• A popular dish in Peru that's made of fish, lemon, onion, peppers, and more

• It's a type of sweet treat similar to a churro

• It's a spin on a burrito that's popular in Colombia