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Free World Cuisine Flashcards
Food is the friendliest geography there is — every cuisine encodes a place's history and pantry. These cards cover signature dishes and ingredients from kitchens the world over.
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QWhat is paella and where is it from?
AA saffron rice dish from Valencia, Spain
QWhat is the base of traditional Japanese dashi stock?
AKombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)
QWhat are the five mother sauces of French cuisine?
ABéchamel, velouté, espagnole, hollandaise, tomate
QWhat grain is injera (Ethiopia) made from?
ATeff — fermented into a spongy flatbread
QWhat is kimchi?
AKorean fermented vegetables, most famously napa cabbage with chili
QWhat is the difference between tacos and burritos?
ATacos: small open tortillas; burritos: large tortillas rolled closed
QWhat makes Neapolitan pizza distinct?
AThin center, puffy charred crust, wood-fired fast at very high heat
QWhat is hummus made of?
AChickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic
QWhat is pho?
AVietnamese noodle soup with aromatic broth, herbs, and usually beef or chicken
QWhich spice, by weight, is the world's most expensive?
ASaffron
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- One fact per card. Recall the dish AND its base ingredient — cuisines cluster around staples, and the staple is the memory hook.
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