The Rise of Latino Food in America

food is heavily consumed by Americans and is among the top three menu items in the USA.

• Italian

• Cuban

• Spanish

• Mexican

The Hispanic population are the ____________ largest racial or ethnic group in the U.S.,

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Tortillas, yuca, chile peppers, and achiote are examples of typical _______ foods.

• Mexican

• Peruvian

• Dominican

• Puerto Rican

In ____________ you are likely to find tropical fruits such as mangoes, papaya, tamarind, and pineapples.

• Argentina

• Central America

• Peru

• Bolivia

The Carribean hosts the following countries/territories...

• Mexico, Honduras, Panama

• Costa Rica, Belize, Guyana

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

• Uzbekistan, Kazakstan, Yemen

________________ is the most well known seafood dish in Peru, Columbia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

• Pupusa

• Beef

• Yuca

• Ceviche

________________ are a common dish made of fried cornmeal cakes with a cheesy inside. They originate from Venezuela and Colombia.

• arepas

• ceviche

• arroz

• arroz con leche

Beef is considered to be a staple food in...

• Puerto Rico & Haiti

• El Salvador & Honduras

• Mozambique & Gabon

• Argentina & Uruguay

In the coastal regions of Chile & Argentina, ________________ is more highly consumed.

• beef

• seafood

• lamb

• potatoes

Which of the following is NOT a common ingredient of Latino food?

• bread

• cilantro

• cumin

• beans