10 Questions
Italian food often uses basil, garlic, and olive oil.
True
Japanese food is known for being spicy.
False
Italian pasta is usually crispy.
False
Tempura is a soft food in Japanese cuisine.
False
Thai food never uses coconut milk.
False
Mexican food often includes chili, beans, and rice.
False
French food uses a lot of salt and pepper.
False
Thai food often has a salty and sour flavor.
False
Tacos are a rare food in Mexican cuisine.
False
French cuisine often has tough meats.
False
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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