NUTR 325 exam 3 solved questions
What is ceviche? Correct Answer---method of preparing fresh fish,
shrimp, scallops, or crab by marinating small raw chunks in citrus
juice...
-Chopped onion, tomato, avocado, and cilantro are often added. In Peru,
ceviche is typically garnished with sliced sweet potato.
What other cultures have historically had a significant influence on the
cuisine of the Caribbean Islands? Correct Answer----African dishes and
Indian curries have been integrated
-butter preferred cooking fat in French influenced
countries
-Pork, beef and lard more popular in Spanish influenced countries
-Coconut oil common in Jamaica
-Dishes often include scallions, parsley, cilantro or lime in British
influenced countries
What is significant about the regional cuisine of Brazil? Correct
Answer----very different in comparison to other south american countries
due to Portuguese and african influence (Afro-Brazilian fare)
-Dried cod & linguicia
-Stews known as cozidos
-African: Dende (palm) oil & okra
Explain the use of chopsticks in East Asia. Correct Answer----likely
invented as an extension of the fingers.
, -made from bamboo, ivory, or plastic.
-used in most countries that have been influenced by China, including
Japan and Korea
-found frequently in Vietnam
-Other Southeast Asian cultures use chopsticks mostly for rice or
noodles.
-It is rude to pick at your food or to lick your chopsticks.
-Laying your chopsticks across the top of the rice bowl or dropping them
brings bad luck.
-improper to stick chopsticks straight up in a rice bowl (symbolizes an
offering to the dead.)
Where is a "Blue Zone" in this region? Correct Answer---Okinawa, Japan
What is SPAM®, where does it come from and how did it become
prevalent in certain diets in this region? Correct Answer---It is a Pre-
cooked meat product made by Hormel Foods Corporation
-made of Chopped pork shoulder meat, with ham meat added, salt,
water, sugar, and sodium nitrite
Became prevalent in SE Asian and PI diet when there was a reliance on
imported foods and Meat was scarce
flavor principles of Caribbean Islanders: Correct Answer---Puerto Rico:
tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers, cilantro, capers, pimento, annatto
seeds and lard (Alcaparrado=Pickle mix of capers, olives and pimento &
Recaito= Blend of recao, onions, garlic and bell peppers )
What is ceviche? Correct Answer---method of preparing fresh fish,
shrimp, scallops, or crab by marinating small raw chunks in citrus
juice...
-Chopped onion, tomato, avocado, and cilantro are often added. In Peru,
ceviche is typically garnished with sliced sweet potato.
What other cultures have historically had a significant influence on the
cuisine of the Caribbean Islands? Correct Answer----African dishes and
Indian curries have been integrated
-butter preferred cooking fat in French influenced
countries
-Pork, beef and lard more popular in Spanish influenced countries
-Coconut oil common in Jamaica
-Dishes often include scallions, parsley, cilantro or lime in British
influenced countries
What is significant about the regional cuisine of Brazil? Correct
Answer----very different in comparison to other south american countries
due to Portuguese and african influence (Afro-Brazilian fare)
-Dried cod & linguicia
-Stews known as cozidos
-African: Dende (palm) oil & okra
Explain the use of chopsticks in East Asia. Correct Answer----likely
invented as an extension of the fingers.
, -made from bamboo, ivory, or plastic.
-used in most countries that have been influenced by China, including
Japan and Korea
-found frequently in Vietnam
-Other Southeast Asian cultures use chopsticks mostly for rice or
noodles.
-It is rude to pick at your food or to lick your chopsticks.
-Laying your chopsticks across the top of the rice bowl or dropping them
brings bad luck.
-improper to stick chopsticks straight up in a rice bowl (symbolizes an
offering to the dead.)
Where is a "Blue Zone" in this region? Correct Answer---Okinawa, Japan
What is SPAM®, where does it come from and how did it become
prevalent in certain diets in this region? Correct Answer---It is a Pre-
cooked meat product made by Hormel Foods Corporation
-made of Chopped pork shoulder meat, with ham meat added, salt,
water, sugar, and sodium nitrite
Became prevalent in SE Asian and PI diet when there was a reliance on
imported foods and Meat was scarce
flavor principles of Caribbean Islanders: Correct Answer---Puerto Rico:
tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers, cilantro, capers, pimento, annatto
seeds and lard (Alcaparrado=Pickle mix of capers, olives and pimento &
Recaito= Blend of recao, onions, garlic and bell peppers )
