1. Las Comidas del Mundo Hispano
Foods of the Hispanic World
febrero 2009

2. Países
España
México
Costa Rica

3. España

4. Tapas Tapas are small meals Appetizers Meals to share Consist of…
Bread topped with meats, cheeses, olives
Meats such as sausages (chorizo), chicken, ham

5. Paella National dish of Spain
Main ingredients: rice, meats (chicken or rabbit), seafood, snails, tomatoes, water, saffron spice, and salt
Cooked in a large round pan – diners eat from pan

6. Tortillas
Different from tortillas in Mexico, the U.S., and Latin America
Compared to an omelette

7. Empanadas Stuffed pastry
Many different varieties – depending on country
In Spain, empanadas are generally filled with meat and cheese
Similar to HotPockets here in the U.S. and calzones from Italy

8. Churros Similar to a doughnut Originated in Spain
Fried strips of dough covered with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and sugar

9. Flan A carmel custard Made with eggs, milk, and carmel
Flavored with vanilla

10. México

11. Tortillas Corn vs. Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas Flour tortillas
Southern parts of Mexico
Corn was believed to be “the gift of the Gods” according to the native peoples of Mexico
Flour tortillas
Northern parts of Mexico

12. Common Foods
tacos
enchiladas
quesadillas

13. Salsa and Guacamole Salsa Guacamole “sauce”
tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro
Guacamole
avocado, onions, chiles, tomatoes, and salt

14. Traditional Foods Mole (Mole Poblano)
A sauce made with chili peppers and spices, unsweetened chocolate, almonds, and other ingredients

15. Chilaquiles
Fried tortillas topped with salsa or mole and cheese or sour cream
Sometimes contains eggs and pulled chicken
Served with refried beans
Breakfast or brunch

16. Tamales Traditional food throughout Latin America
Can be filled with meats, cheeses, and chillis, or other ingredients to taste
Made with corn dough (masa)
Wrapped in a corn husk (Mexico) or plantain leaves (Central America)

17. Horchata
A drink made from a combination of rice or rice milk, almonds or almond milk, and cinnamon

18. Costa Rica

20. Casado
A typical Costa Rican dish consisting of rice and beans, a salad, a tortilla, fried plaintains, and steak, chicken, fish or pork
“Casado” - married

21. Gallo Pinto The national dish of Costa Rica
A mixture of fried rice and black beans, onions, peppers, and cilantro with Lizano sauce

22. Arroz con Pollo
Rice with chicken
A staple at most meals and occasions

23. Tres Leches Cake A cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk
condensed milk
heavy cream

24. Did you know…
chocolate was originally used by ancient civilizations in South America, Central America, and Mexico?
chocolate was named by the Aztecs?