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Latin America includes areas from:

Latin American food culture has been influenced by settlers from:

What is the main basic ingredient in Mexican cooking?

• Peanut Butter

• Tortillas

• Masa

• Refried Beans

The flat, round, thin bread of Mexico wrapped around food and made of masa

• Toast

• Tortilla

• Cabrito

• Frijoles

Folded tortillas filled with meat, lettuce, sauce and tomatoes

• Taco

• Enchilada

• Chimichanga

• Burrito

Tortillas dipped in sauce, lightly fried, filled and rolled

• Tostada

• Burrito

• Taco

• Enchilada

Corn husks spread with masa, wrapped around filling, tied and steamed

• Cobrito

• Tamales

• Chimichanga

• Taco

A food second to corn in importance in Mexican cooking

• Tortillas

• Rice

• Frijoles

• Lettuce

Food from this country is influenced by Africa and Portugal. Cassava is a staple

• Brazil

• Chile

• Argentina

• Peru

Food from this country include Spanish and native foods. Potatoes are a staple as well as beef and seafood. Ceviche is a popular dish.

• Chile

• Columbia

• Mexico

• Peru