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Spain, Portugal, Israel, Middle East, Africa
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Culinary Art
Undergraduate 1
03/22/2011

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These invaders introduced the cultivation of rice, spices, fruits, nuts, and new food preparation techniques to Spain
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the Moors
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Similar to tapas, the Basques of Green Spain are noted for these appetizers
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Pintxos
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Manchego is one of Central Spain's most famous cheese made from
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Sheep's milk
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Over 70% of this valuable spice is grown in Spain
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Saffron
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This region is well known for growing short grain riced used for paella: Green Spain, Mediterranean Spain, Central Spain or Andalucia
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Mediterranean Spain
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Andalucia is world's largest producer of: saffron, olive oil, almonds, pistachio nuts
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olive oil
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Olive oil is made from: green ollives, black olives, manzanill olives, stoneless olives
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green olives
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This fortified wine comes from a small region of Spain and is made frm the Muscat, Palomino and Pedro Ximinez grapes.
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Sherry
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The term for the cramelized toasted bottom of an authentic paella is
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Socarrat
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Northern Portugal cuisine consists heavily of
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shellfish
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The major incluence on Portugal cuisine is
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Mediterranean
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Caldeirada
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a Portuguese fish stew
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Caldo Verde
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with potato, shredded cabbage, and chunks of sausage
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Cozido a portuguese
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a thick stew of vegtables with various kinds of meat
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Bacalhau
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the Portuguese word for dry salted cod
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Couverts
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little appetizers
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The invasion of Europe by the Ottoman Turks is symbolized in what bakery product?
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Croissants
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What is the name for cracked wheat used in MIddle East Cuisine?
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Bulgur
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The most elegant cuisine in the Middle East is from
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Persia
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The strict dietary rules that are a part of Judaism are called
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Kosher
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Flatbreads developed as a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine because
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The could be made over an open fire.
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Kugel is an Israeli dish that can sit out warm before eating. This is because
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It can be made ahead and enjoyed on the Sabbath.
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Kibbeh is a blend of
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Meat and spices
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The most distinctive Jordanian dish is
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Mansaf
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The Middle Eastern term for yogurt cheese is
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Labneh
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The bulgur and herb salad tabbouleh is originally from
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Turkey
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The prime characteristic of native African meals is the use of
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starches
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These explores brought frresh and dried fruits, rice and spices to East Africa
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Arabs
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The deep red hot sauce is an important condiment at all meals:
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Hariss
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This product is so important to Algeria and Tunisia that its Arabic name translates to "food."
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Couscous
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The Sudanese bread kissra is made of this, of of the most important cereal crops in the world.
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Rice.
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Africa's leading exporter of pineapple and palm oil is
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Cote d' Ivoire?????
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This grain has a higher iron and nutrient content than other grain staples:
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Teff????
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Mozambique is known as a leading producer of
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Cashews
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The south African equivalent of a barbecue is known as a
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Braai
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This is the only spice of African origin cultivated and used world-wide, especially in Asian and Latin America
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Tamarind
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