Exploring Oaxacan Cuisine

The video follows a culinary journey in Oaxaca, Mexico, exploring its rich food culture. The host meets renowned chef Gabriella Camara and learns about the complex process of making mole, a traditional Mexican sauce. The journey includes gathering unique local ingredients like cacao, honey ants, and wasp larvae. The host also learns traditional cooking techniques from local experts, culminating in a cook-off with Gabriella using the ingredients and skills acquired during the week.

What is the primary focus of the culinary journey in Oaxaca?

• Visiting historical sites

• Exploring street food

• Learning about mole

• Tasting local beverages

Who is Reyna Mendoza known as?

• The queen of spices

• The queen of mole

• The queen of cacao

• The queen of tortillas

What unique ingredient did Gordon find in a tree trunk?

• Cacao beans

• Wasp larvae

• Honey ants

• Gusano worms

What is the main ingredient in the wasp larvae sauce?

• Wasp larvae

• Onion

• Chili

• Garlic

What traditional practice did Gordon experience while waiting for the mole?

• A mezcal tasting

• A cooking class

• A Temescal sweat lodge

• A dance ceremony

What is mezcal primarily made from?

• Cacao

• Agave

• Corn

• Chili

What was Gordon's main protein choice for his mole dish?

• Beef

• Chicken

• Pork

• Turkey

What did Gabriella use instead of chicken in her mole dish?

• Beef

• Turkey

• Fish

• Pork

What was the outcome of the final cook-off?

• Gabriella won with her green mole

• Gordon won with his mole negro

• Gordon won with his chili relleno

• It was a tie

What did Gordon learn about Oaxacan cuisine by the end of his journey?

• It's heavily influenced by European cuisine

• It's primarily vegetarian

• It's complex and layered

• It's simple and rustic