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Las Comidas del Mundo Hispa no. Foods of the Hispanic World febrero 2009. Pa íses. España. México. Costa Rica. Espa ña. Tapas. Tapas are small meals Appetizers Meals to share Consist of… Bread topped with meats, cheeses, olives Meats such as sausages (chorizo), chicken, ham. Paella.
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Las Comidas del Mundo Hispano Foods of the Hispanic World febrero2009
Países España México Costa Rica
Tapas • Tapas are small meals • Appetizers • Meals to share • Consist of… • Bread topped with meats, cheeses, olives • Meats such as sausages (chorizo), chicken, ham
Paella • National dish of Spain • Main ingredients: rice, meats (chicken or rabbit), seafood, snails, tomatoes, water, saffron spice, and salt • Cooked in a large round pan – diners eat from pan
Tortillas • Different from tortillas in Mexico, the U.S., and Latin America • Compared to an omelette
Empanadas • Stuffed pastry • Many different varieties – depending on country • In Spain, empanadas are generally filled with meat and cheese • Similar to HotPockets here in the U.S. and calzones from Italy
Churros • Similar to a doughnut • Originated in Spain • Fried strips of dough covered with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and sugar
Flan • A carmel custard • Made with eggs, milk, and carmel • Flavored with vanilla
Tortillas • Corn vs. Flour Tortillas • Corn tortillas • Southern parts of Mexico • Corn was believed to be “the gift of the Gods” according to the native peoples of Mexico • Flour tortillas • Northern parts of Mexico
Common Foods tacos enchiladas quesadillas
Salsa and Guacamole • Salsa • “sauce” • tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro • Guacamole • avocado, onions, chiles, tomatoes, and salt
Traditional Foods • Mole (Mole Poblano) • A sauce made with chili peppers and spices, unsweetened chocolate, almonds, and other ingredients
Chilaquiles • Fried tortillas topped with salsa or mole and cheese or sour cream • Sometimes contains eggs and pulled chicken • Served with refried beans • Breakfast or brunch
Tamales • Traditional food throughout Latin America • Can be filled with meats, cheeses, and chillis, or other ingredients to taste • Made with corn dough (masa) • Wrapped in a corn husk (Mexico) or plantain leaves (Central America)
Horchata • A drink made from a combination of rice or rice milk, almonds or almond milk, and cinnamon
Casado • A typical Costa Rican dish consisting of rice and beans, a salad, a tortilla, fried plaintains, and steak, chicken, fish or pork • “Casado” - married
Gallo Pinto • The national dish of Costa Rica • A mixture of fried rice and black beans, onions, peppers, and cilantro with Lizano sauce
Arroz con Pollo • Rice with chicken • A staple at most meals and occasions
Tres Leches Cake • A cake soaked in three kinds of milk: • evaporated milk • condensed milk • heavy cream
Did you know… • chocolate was originally used by ancient civilizations in South America, Central America, and Mexico? • chocolate was named by the Aztecs?