Churros Origin Story
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What is the main ingredient of the traditional Empanada filling in Spain?

  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Shrimp
  • Tuna fish (correct)

    • Empanadas are only eaten during lunch or as a snack.

    False

    What is the origin of the word 'empanada'?

    The Spanish verb empanar, which means 'to wrap or coat in bread'

    In Galicia, empanadas are often cooked with _______________ or chicken.

    <p>codfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the influence of the Moors on the Spanish cuisine?

    <p>Introduction of the empanada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empanadas are only available in Spain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following empanada fillings with their descriptions:

    <p>Tuna fish = Filled with a delicious onion, parsley, and tomato sofrito Sardinillas = Filled with exquisite minute sardines Cockles = Filled with sultanas and saffron Mussels = Filled with salt cod and chilli sauce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crust of Empanadas made of in Spain?

    <p>Wheat or maize flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Masarepa?

    <p>A type of cornmeal used to make Arepas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Boreks are always triangular in shape.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word 'börek'?

    <p>The Turkish verb 'bürmek', meaning 'to roll, twist'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arepas are eaten immediately to prevent _______________________.

    <p>staleness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following countries with their popular snack:

    <p>Colombia = Arepas Venezuela = Arepas with wheat flour variation Turkey = Boreks Albania = Boreks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of Colombian Arepas?

    <p>They are made with grated brown sugar loaf and aniseeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arepas are made with wheat flour.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Portuguese bring the concept of churros from?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Churros are typically fried in oil at 190°C.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the dish 'börek' introduced to the Emperor of China?

    <p>1330</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of baking powder in making churros?

    <p>To make the churros fluffier by lightening the interior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Churros are often served with a side of __________ hot chocolate.

    <p>Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of corn starch in making churros?

    <p>To thicken Spanish hot chocolate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ingredients with their purpose in making churros:

    <p>All-purpose flour = Provides the base for the dough Baking powder = Makes the churros fluffier Kosher salt = Adds flavor to the churros Extra-virgin olive oil = Has a moderate flavor and is rich</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Churros are a traditional dessert in the United States.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use cooking oils with extremely high smoke points when frying churros?

    <p>Because churros are fried at a high temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the ingredients used to make chakalaka?

    <p>Canned baked beans, tomatoes, and curry paste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arepas are a type of bread originating from Spain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the Carib word 'erepa'?

    <p>Food, sustenance, or bread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chakalaka is served as a __________ and a relish.

    <p>sauce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ingredients with their typical usage in arepas:

    <p>Cheese = Breakfast Stewed beef = Lunch Chicken = Dinner Ground pork cracklings = Snack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chakalaka is only eaten at shebeens or braais in South Africa.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tool used to grind corn kernels to make arepas?

    <p>Metate or pilon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common way to enjoy arepas?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the secret to making a perfect empanada?

    <p>Holding the dough with one hand while filling and crimping with the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empanadas are only popular in Mexico and the Philippines.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chakalaka traditionally served with?

    <p>bread, rice, samp, stews, or curries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empanadas in Colombia are often accompanied by aji, a __________ sauce.

    <p>spicy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following countries with their empanada characteristics:

    <p>Mexico = Sweetened fillings like pumpkin, yams, and cream Philippines = Filled with sweet potatoes, pork, raisins, sour sausage, and green papaya Colombia = Made of maize, often accompanied by aji (picante)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chakalaka?

    <p>A South African spicy vegetable relish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chakalaka is a traditional dish from Mexico.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is believed to be the origin of chakalaka?

    <p>Johannesburg's townships or the gold mines surrounding Johannesburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Churros

    • Originated as a quick meal for mountain shepherds, with uncertain origins
    • Concept brought to Europe from China by the Portuguese
    • Altered dough drawn through a star-shaped nozzle instead of being pulled
    • Popular in Spain and in Mexican immigrant communities across the US and Canada

    Ingredients for Churros

    • All-purpose flour: provides base for dough
    • Baking powder: makes churros fluffier by lightening the interior
    • Water: supplies liquids required to produce dough, making churros crunchier on the outside when used instead of milk
    • Extra-virgin olive oil: has moderate flavor and richness
    • Kosher salt: used as flavor enhancer to avoid bland pastry
    • Frying oil: uses flavorless oil like canola, sunflower, or light olive oil for frying
    • Corn starch: used to thicken Spanish hot chocolate
    • Milk: whole milk offers perfect amount of richness and creaminess to hot chocolate
    • Chocolate: base of hot chocolate, uses 70% cacao for deep flavor that isn't overly sweet

    Tips for Frying Churros

    • Fried in searing hot oil at 218°C
    • Use cooking oils with extremely high smoke points

    Empanadas

    • A generic term for a variety of dishes made from a thinly rolled out flour dough
    • Cut into circles, filled with chopped meat, cheese, or vegetable ingredients, sealed, and baked or fried
    • Hundreds of distinct types of empanadas available from food trucks and during fairs
    • Originated in Galicia, Spain, where empanadas are prepared similarly to pies and cut into pieces
    • Empanadas can be eaten at any meal, including morning, and can make a complete meal on their own

    Empanada Variations

    • Mexico: popular desserts or brunch meals with sweetened fillings like pumpkin, yams, and cream
    • Philippines: popular Spanish colonial snack, filled with sweet potatoes, pork, raisins, sour sausage, and green papaya
    • Colombia: baked or fried, typically containing salt, rice, meat, boiled potatoes, eggs, and peas

    Chakalaka and Pap

    • A South African spicy vegetable relish traditionally served with bread, rice, samp, stews, or curries
    • Originated in Johannesburg's townships or on the gold mines surrounding Johannesburg
    • Many methods of making chakalaka vary widely based on region and family custom
    • Can be made with canned baked beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and curry paste

    Arepa (Venezuela)

    • A national delicacy in Venezuela, made of finely ground cornmeal baked on a griddle and filled with various ingredients
    • Originated from the Cumanagoto tribe in northeastern Venezuela
    • Popular in breakfasts and can be eaten throughout the day, often with cheese, stewed buff, chicken, beans, or ground pork cracklings
    • Made by separating corn kernels from corncobs, grinding them, and pressing dough into patties

    Borek (Turkey)

    • A Turkish dish, stacked phyllo hand pies filled with cheese, greens, vegetables, meat, or a mix of these ingredients
    • Usually triangular in shape, but tray-style boreks are also popular
    • Adored by Armenians, but also highly respected in former Ottoman Empire countries
    • Has its roots in pre-Ottoman times, possibly from the Turkish verb "bürmek," meaning "to roll, twist"
    • Introduced to the Emperor of China in 1330 by a Turkic physician

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    Learn about the origins of churros, from its possible origins as a meal for mountain shepherds to its introduction to Europe from China. Discover how sugarcane was introduced to Spain and how churros became popular.

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