Mexican Foods Trivia

1. Food markets across Mexico carry a variety of local food products, including many types of cheeses. One such cheese, Oaxaca cheese, is made from the milk of which animal?

From Quiz Oaxaca Cheese and the Mexican Market

Answer: Cow

Oaxaca cheese gets its name from the state of Oaxaca in Mexico. While it is known as Oaxaca cheese elsewhere, it is simply called 'quesillo' by natives of Oaxaca. It is a semi-soft cheese that has a texture similar to string cheese and is good for melting. The process for making the cheese was brought into Mexico by Dominican monks.

From Quiz How To Make Mexican Chilaquiles

Answer: Soaked in chilies

According to Mexican historian Angel Maria Garibay, the word derives from the Nahuatl "chilaquilli", which all together means "soaked in chilies". Other translation options do exist, for example, that the word means "chilies and greens", or "chilies and edible plants". The Nahuatl language was spoken by the Aztecs, who lived in the region of Mexico for many years before being conquered by the Spanish, however, their legacy still lives with words such as this one, which is used daily in Mexico.

From Quiz Favorite Dishes from Mexico

Answer: Cactus

Nopales (or nopalitos, same thing) come from the prickly pear cactus plant and are delicious, with a slightly tart flavor. In preparing nopales there is the issue of the spines, which should be removed (carefully!) with a vegetable peeler or small sharp knife. Gloves should be worn for this procedure if you're a novice. The most common method of preparing nopales is to boil until they're just barely tender, and then chop them coarsely. Nopales can also be grilled, and when tossed with diced tomato, onion and cilantro, they make an easy and nutritious vegetable dish.

From Quiz Mexican Ingredients

Answer: Cilantro

Cilantro is an herb native to from southwestern Asia to northern Africa. It grows to 10 inches tall. The leaves are described as parsley-like, thin and feathery with a biting, sometimes pungent taste.

From Quiz Mexican Food in the United States

Answer: Tortilla

The best tortillas (hard to get!) are handmade.

From Quiz How To Make Mexican Chilaquiles

Answer: Triangle

Tortillas used in chilaquiles are usually triangular, and are cut in the form of wedges. Tortillas should be fried in the oil until they turn golden brown and are visibly crunchy. If you prefer, you can also buy pre-packed tortilla chips, the result will not vary much, since the most important ingredient of chilaquiles is not the tortillas, but the sauce!

From Quiz Favorite Dishes from Mexico

Answer: Meatballs

Albondigas can be prepared using ground beef, turkey or pork. I've even heard of shrimp albondigas. The meat is combined with uncooked rice, raw egg, seasoning and mint leaves. The mint leaves are a must. The meatballs are then simmered in chicken or beef broth, along with onions, garlic and a variety of vegetables and seasonings. The methods of preparation and ingredients for all the dishes in this quiz vary widely from region to region, and from cook to cook!

From Quiz Mexican Ingredients

Answer: avocado

The avocado is a tree and a fruit of the tree native to Central America and Mexico. Interesting fact: The fruit was considered so sexually provocative that virginal women were not allowed outside during the harvest season in ancient Mexico!

From Quiz Mexican Food in the United States

Answer: Burrito

Burritos can be made of many things, from beans to scallops.

From Quiz Oaxaca Cheese and the Mexican Market

Answer: Maize and cacao

To make 'tejate', the maize is toasted and the cacao beans are fermented. Other ingredients for 'tejate' include mamey (a fruit native to Mexico) and 'rosita de cacao' (the flower from the funeral tree). After the ingredients are ground up, they are mixed with water by hand to form a sort of foam. This can be drunk as is or mixed with sugar syrup to sweeten it.

From Quiz Favorite Dishes from Mexico

Answer: tomatoes, onions, chiles, cilantro

As always with Mexican cooking, the ingredients may vary, but the essential diced tomatoes, onions, and chiles will almost always be used. Avocado, cucumber, tomatillos, radishes, lemon or lime juice or cilantro may be added. Another version of pico de gallo uses fruit such as melon, oranges, or jicama, with pico de gallo seasoning added to the fruit. The possibilities are endless.

From Quiz Hungry for Mexican?

Answer: Tacos al Pastor (shepherd style tacos)

Al Pastor Tacos are always served in corn tortillas, if you served it in a flour tortilla and cheese, you don't have a taco...you are having a gringa... a Mexican word for a female American.

From Quiz Mexican Ingredients

Answer: chocolate

Chocolate originated in Mesoamerica, and was highly valued by both the Aztecs and Mayans. It was believed to be a food of the gods (not to mention an aphrodisiac), and was incorporated into several traditional ceremonies. It was consumed both as a food and a drink.

From Quiz Mexican Food in the United States

Answer: Mole

There are many different kinds of mole.

From Quiz Oaxaca Cheese and the Mexican Market

Answer: Caramel

'Dulce de leche' and 'cajeta' are very similar to caramel, but are made a bit differently. Caramel is usually made at higher temperatures, while 'dulce de leche' is made with a slower heating process using lower temperatures. The biggest difference between 'dulce de leche' and 'cajeta' is the milk used to make them. While 'dulce de leche' is made from cow's milk, 'cajeta' is made using goat's milk. 'Churros' are a type of pastry made from fried dough. While the exact origin of the 'churro' is unknown, they made their way to Mexico via the Spanish. 'Churros' are traditional in Portugal and Spain.

From Quiz Favorite Dishes from Mexico

Answer: Grilled Beef

I love carne asada. Beef steak in a marinade, cooked outside on the grill, it smells so good! Skirt steak or flank steak is often used. It can be bought "prepared", (already seasoned) or the preparation can be done at home. Carne asada has become very popular in the United States. If you see a sign that says "Carniceria", it's a meat market, and you can surely buy prepared meat there for a barbecue.

From Quiz Mexican Food in the United States

Answer: Quesadilla

The name means "little cheesy one."

From Quiz Oaxaca Cheese and the Mexican Market

Answer: Grasshopper

'Chapulines' are more popular in certain areas of the state of Oaxaca. They are toasted before they are sold, and can sometimes be flavored with chili or a combination of lime, garlic, and salt. In addition to finding 'chapulines' at the market, you can sometimes find them served as a snack at sporting events.

From Quiz How To Make Mexican Chilaquiles

Answer: Epazote

Although the use of epazote is optional, it helps add flavor to the sauce. The pot should contain a leaf of epazote, the blended sauce, and salt to taste. Leave it on high flame until it boils. Epazote is a herb found in Mexico and other parts of Central and South America. It has culinary, medicinal and agricultural use.

From Quiz Mexican Ingredients

Answer: jalapeno

The jalapeño is a small to medium-sized chile pepper that is one of the hotter peppers, creating a hot, burning sensation that it produces in the mouth when eaten. Ripe, the jalapeño is either red or, more, commonly green.

From Quiz Mexican Food in the United States

Answer: Enchiladas

Enchilada sauce is usually not extremely spicy, but is based on dried chiles.

From Quiz Trick a Taco

Answer: Cheddar

Traditional Mexican tacos rarely include cheese unless a specific dish calls for it; for example, tacos dorados are often finished off with some shredded queso fresco. Differently, Mexicans may find it strange to see sharp cheddar cheese (in most cases the yellow kind) shredded onto their tacos when visiting the U.S., especially in fast food eateries like Taco Bell and Chipotle. A common version of a taco in the U.S. is made of a hard shell, ground beef, grated cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Personally, I don't mind the taste, as long as I'm aware that what I'm eating is not actually a taco!

From Quiz Favorite Dishes from Mexico

Answer: Rice

It's very popular in Mexico. A common version of horchata is made from long-grain rice, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. The rice should be soaked overnight, then drained, blended (in a blender) with milk and then added to the other ingredients. After blending thoroughly the mixture should be strained several times until completely smooth. It's often served poured over ice cubes. There are European versions of the drink made with barley or tigernuts.

From Quiz Mexican Ingredients

Answer: corn

Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain that was domesticated in Mesoamerica and then spread throughout the American continents. It spread to the rest of the world after European contact with the Americas in the early 16th century. It is commonly used as masa, a dried and crushed version, to make tortillas, tamales, and totopos.

From Quiz Mexican Food in the United States

Answer: Nachos

The cheese may be real cheese or a processed sauce.

From Quiz Let's Cook Some Mexican Food

Answer: the amount you can hold between your thumb and finger

Most recipes call for teaspoons or tablespoons of spices. It's important to be accurate with measuring because too much or too little spice can really ruin a dish. Some chefs keep salt (kosher) and pepper in bowls. The amount you can pick up between your finger and thumb is a 'pinch'.

From Quiz Mexican Food in the United States

Answer: Churro

Churros can be bought from mobile carts in some areas.

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