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Which of the following South American dishes consists of a large beef steak, cheese, mayonnaise, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon in a bun?
Which of the following South American dishes consists of a large beef steak, cheese, mayonnaise, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon in a bun?
Which South American food item is a flat patty made from maize and is mainly consumed in northern South America, Colombia, and Venezuela?
Which South American food item is a flat patty made from maize and is mainly consumed in northern South America, Colombia, and Venezuela?
What are hand-sized stuffed pastries common in Spanish-speaking areas, filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, legumes, seafood, rice, or raisins and olives?
What are hand-sized stuffed pastries common in Spanish-speaking areas, filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, legumes, seafood, rice, or raisins and olives?
Which South American biscuit is made with oily seeds, breadcrumbs, honey, and spices, and is filled with sweet creams, most popularly dolce de leche?
Which South American biscuit is made with oily seeds, breadcrumbs, honey, and spices, and is filled with sweet creams, most popularly dolce de leche?
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Which South American dish is typically made with lemon, lime, or bitter orange juice?
Which South American dish is typically made with lemon, lime, or bitter orange juice?
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What is Feijoada, Brazil's national dish, typically made with?
What is Feijoada, Brazil's national dish, typically made with?
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What is the main feature of Argentine Steak?
What is the main feature of Argentine Steak?
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What kind of soup or stew is Locro loved for in Andes mountain range countries?
What kind of soup or stew is Locro loved for in Andes mountain range countries?
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Which dish is a traditional Peruvian dish made from rice, meat, eggs, and olives boiled in bijau leaves?
Which dish is a traditional Peruvian dish made from rice, meat, eggs, and olives boiled in bijau leaves?
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What is the key ingredient of Casuela, a popular Andean dish?
What is the key ingredient of Casuela, a popular Andean dish?
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Study Notes
- South American cuisine encompasses diverse influences from Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and various ethnic groups.
- Ceviche: a raw fish dish made with lemon, lime or bitter orange juice, popular across the continent, best with high-quality fish, usually served as an appetizer, often accompanied by side dishes of avocados, sweet potatoes, cooking bananas, or corn.
- Locro: a thick, rich squash soup or stew loved in Andes mountain ranges countries (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile), made with squash, corn, and meat (beef or local alternatives), many regional variations.
- Argentine Steak: renowned for their high-quality beef, slowly cooked on wood-fired grills to be crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smoky in taste, traditionally served with chimichurri.
- Feijoada: Brazil's national dish, made with pork, beef, or beans in a thick clay pot, often includes pork ears, tails, bacon, sausages, vegetables, served with rice and oranges.
- Casuela: a stew made from llama meat, rice, carrots, and colorful Andean potatoes, popular in the Andes region.
- Joanne: a traditional Peruvian dish, made from rice, meat, eggs, olives, boiled in bijau leaves, consumed during the feast of Sanjuan.
- Chivito Sandwich: a popular Uruguayan national dish, consisting of a large beef steak, cheese, mayonnaise, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon in a bun, originally named after young goat meat but does not contain goat meat.
- Arepas: a flat patty made from maize, mainly consumed in northern South America, Colombia, and Venezuela, comes in many varieties, filled with different ingredients.
- Empanadas: hand-sized stuffed pastries, common in Spanish-speaking areas, made from wheat flour or cornflower, filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, legumes, seafood, rice, or raisins and olives.
- Alfajores: a biscuit originally from Spain, popular in South America, made with oily seeds, breadcrumbs, honey, and spices, filled with sweet creams, most popularly dolce de leche, consumed daily in Argentina.
- In 2010, the largest Alfajores were created in Uruguay, measuring nearly two meters wide and 464 kilograms.
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Test your knowledge of the diverse and flavorful South American cuisine with this quiz. From ceviche to alfajores, explore the unique culinary traditions and dishes of the continent.
