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Italian food often uses basil, garlic, and olive oil.
Italian food often uses basil, garlic, and olive oil.
True (A)
Japanese food is known for being spicy.
Japanese food is known for being spicy.
False (B)
Italian pasta is usually crispy.
Italian pasta is usually crispy.
False (B)
Tempura is a soft food in Japanese cuisine.
Tempura is a soft food in Japanese cuisine.
Thai food never uses coconut milk.
Thai food never uses coconut milk.
Mexican food often includes chili, beans, and rice.
Mexican food often includes chili, beans, and rice.
French food uses a lot of salt and pepper.
French food uses a lot of salt and pepper.
Thai food often has a salty and sour flavor.
Thai food often has a salty and sour flavor.
Tacos are a rare food in Mexican cuisine.
Tacos are a rare food in Mexican cuisine.
French cuisine often has tough meats.
French cuisine often has tough meats.
Study Notes
Characteristics of Different Cuisines
- Italian food is often characterized by the use of basil, garlic, and olive oil.
- Japanese food is not typically known for being spicy.
- Mexican food often features key ingredients such as chili, beans, and corn.
- French cuisine is known for its liberal use of butter and cream.
- Thai food is often marked by a sweet and spicy flavor profile.
- Italian pasta is not typically crispy, but rather a soft or al dente texture.
- Tempura is a Japanese cooking technique that involves deep-frying, resulting in a crispy exterior.
- Tacos are a common and popular food item in Mexican cuisine.
- French cuisine is known for its tender meats, often cooked to perfection.
- Thai food often incorporates coconut milk as a key ingredient in many dishes.
Characteristics of Different Cuisines
- Italian food is often characterized by the use of basil, garlic, and olive oil.
- Japanese food is not typically known for being spicy.
- Mexican food often features key ingredients such as chili, beans, and corn.
- French cuisine is known for its liberal use of butter and cream.
- Thai food is often marked by a sweet and spicy flavor profile.
- Italian pasta is not typically crispy, but rather a soft or al dente texture.
- Tempura is a Japanese cooking technique that involves deep-frying, resulting in a crispy exterior.
- Tacos are a common and popular food item in Mexican cuisine.
- French cuisine is known for its tender meats, often cooked to perfection.
- Thai food often incorporates coconut milk as a key ingredient in many dishes.
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Test your knowledge of international cuisine with this quiz on Italian, Japanese, Mexican, French, and Thai food traditions. From ingredients to cooking styles, see how well you know your food
