Food and Culture Final Exam

the biggest increase in immigration today is from...

Africa and Asia

red eye gravy

America- Pan fried Ham drippings mixed with black coffee or red wine

vegemite

Australia- a dark spread made from brewer's yeast extract, vegetable extract, and spices

damper

Australia- bread dough wrapped around a stick and baked by holding it over a campfire

lamingtons

Australia- cubes of sponge cake dipped in chocolate

bush tucker

Australia- style of food based on a campfire cookery in the outback

Billy tea

Australia- tea made over a camp fire

main religions of SE Asia

Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam...... Catholicism, Protestant (Christianity), Mormon

Name of group French individuals from Canada, who settled in Louisiana

Cajun

scrunchions

Canada- diced fried salt pork

dulse

Canada- type of seaweed

4 religions found in Korea

Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shamanism

religions practiced in the USA

Christianity, Judaism, Islam/Muslim, Hindu, Buddhism

examples of Southern or Cantonese school of cooking

Dim Sum, chow mein, egg rolls, and dumplings

Seasoning made from sassafras tree

File powder

foreign influences of South East Asia

French, Thai, Arab, Spanish, British, Dutch, Chinese, and Portuguese

foul

Greece and the Middle East- a mixture of cooked chickpeas and black or broad beans

baklava

Greece and the Middle East- dessert made of phyllo, butter, honey, rosewater, and chopped nuts

hummus

Greece and the Middle East- dip made with pureed cooked chickpeas, pureed sesame seeds, lemon juice, and olive oil

bulgur

Greece and the Middle East- partially cooked and dried cracked wheat

tahini

Greece and the Middle East- paste of pureed sesame seeds, sesame oil, and lemon juice

tabouli

Greece and the Middle East- salad containing soaked bulgur, minced parsley and mint, diced tomatoes, olive oil, and lemon juice

dolmas

Greece and the Middle East- stuffed grape leaves usually containing rice

shawarma

Greece and the Middle East- thinly sliced meat layered with fat and grilled vertically

what influences does the geography of Canada have on its food supply?

Harsh winters cause permafrost limiting the area available for agriculture. Rolling hills, outcroppings, and rocky mountains limit food production. The central area is primarily plains, suited for growing crops and raising livestock.

sashimi

Japan- carefully cut and arranged slices of raw fish

nori

Japan- dried seaweed

miso

Japan- fermented soybean paste

sushi

Japan- vinegared rice and other ingredients encased in nori

kochujang

Korea- condiment of red pepper and bean paste

kimchi

Korea- fermented, pickled vegetables

bulgogi

Korea- grilled, marinated meat

shin sul ro

Korea- hot pot

manduguk

Korea- mild dumpling soup, dumplings are usually stuffed with a combination of meat and vegetable

bee bim bop

Korea- rice with vegetables and Meat, serve with hot red bean paste

Meat and potatoes, vegetables, and a pie is a traditional meal from this region

Midwest USA

examples of Northern or Peking school of cooking

Moo Shoo pork, pot stickers, Peking duck

kumara

New Zealand- Sweet potato

pavlova

New Zealand- dessert consisting of hard meringue, whipped cream, and fresh fruit

toutons

Newfoundland Canada- fried bread

is blueberry grunt a dessert that early settlers would likely have served as dessert for Christmas dinner?

No because blueberries can't be grown in winter

clam chowder that is made with a white source base

Northeastern America- Boston clam chowder

Corn, Cranberries, clam chowder and maple syrup are part of this region's food traditions

Northeastern USA

maori

Polynesian group living in New Zealand when the British arrived

fado

Portugal- distinctive musical form of blues

bachalhau

Portugal- salted dried cod

poutine

Quebec Canada- combination of french fries topped with brown gravy and cheese curds

examples of Eastern or Shanghai school of cooking

Seafood, light broths, egg rolls, paper-wrapped foods

pralines

Southern US- candy made with brown sugar and pecans

French, Spanish, Caribbean, and Africans settled in this region

Southern USA

Hoppin' John, grits, ham, and deep fried chicken are part of this region's food

Southern USA cuisine

This region is influenced by Mexican food

Southwestern USA

expected table manners if you eat with a Korean elderly

Space farthest away from the entrance door is the best spot, so reserve it for the elderly. Wait for the elders to hold their spoon first and keep pace with them, do not to start before they start. Sit with your body in an upright, straight position. When the elderly person is getting up after finishing the meal, get up together. If you finished the meal before the elderly, place the spoon in the rice bowl and when the elderly person has finished the meal, place it on the table.

US Southwestern food shows a heavy influence from...

Spain

paella

Spain- dish of rice colored and flavored with saffron and then topped with cooked vegetables, seafood, and meats

churros

Spain- fried quick bread dessert

tapas

Spain- small plates of food designed for nibbling while having a drink in the afternoon

cocido

Spain- stew consisting of soup, cooked vegetables, and boiled meats

description of Western or Szechwan school of cooking

Spicy, hot, and oily foods

cooking styles/schools of China

Szechwan, Peking, Shanghai, and Cantonese

Are for patterns in Australia influenced more by the British or their neighbors the Indonesian?

The British because of the early British settlers

Features and seasonings of Korean foods

The most distinguishing feature of the Korean foods is the spiciness. Essential seasonings include red pepper paste, bean paste, soy sauce, sesame, green onion, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and vinegar.

Fusion cuisine, ocean fish, fruit, and nuts are a major part of this region

Western USA

hangi

a Maori feast prepared by steaming meats and vegetables over red hot stones in a covered pit deep in the ground

sopaipillas

a quick bread from the southwest US

According to our text, which of the following are Japanese traditions/arts/entertainment? a. public baths, sumo wrestling, baseball, and bonsai b. public baths, sumo wrestling, baseball, and tempura public baths c. sumo wrestling, basketball, and ikebana d. public baths, sumo wrestling, hockey, and ikebana

a.

Which best describes didjeridoo? a. Australian aborigine instrument b. South American traditional instrument c. Japanese traditional instrument

a.

1. Which of the following are Japanese noodles ( TWO answers) a. dashi b. soba c. suimono d. udon

b. & d.

which meal of the day is likely to be the first one that an immigrant alters to the US style? which meal is the last to be changed?

breakfast and lunch more likely to be changed to US style and dinner more likely to not change

Identify which is INCORRECT (choose one answer) a. kappa haka ~ traditional Maori war dance b. vegemite ~ dark spread made from brewer's yeast extract, vegetable extract, and spices c. hangi ~ grilled Australian seafood dish made from any seasonally available fish d. pavlova ~ New Zealand dessert consisting of hard meringue, whipped cream, and fresh fruit

c. hangi is a Maori feast prepared by steaming meats and vegetables over red hot stones in a covered pit deep in the ground

Which of the following is INCORRECT? a. kiwi ~ a flightless bird from New Zealand b. aborigine ~ first to inhabit Australia c. maori ~ Polynesian group living in Australia when the British arrived

c. maoris were in New Zealand

creole

cooking that is a meter of French, African, and Spanish cuisine

2. Who may perform the Japanese tea ceremony? a. men only b. women only c. Shinto only d. either women or men

d.

4. Which of the following is INCORRECT? a. miso is fermented soybean paste. b. sushi is vinegared rice and other ingredients encased in nori c. sashimi is very carefully cut and arranged slices of raw fish. d. nori is de-scaled fish skin, used to encase sushi

d. nori is dried seaweed

why did the aborigines in Australia have different food traditions than the Maoris in New Zealand?

different people settled in these two areas and influenced them. Australia (Dutch and then British); New Zealand (Pacific Islanders, British)

pemmican

dried meat that has been pounded into a powder, first made by American Indians to preserve meat for later use without refrigeration

what language is dominant in Victoria?

english because they are located near the US

noodles are rarely eaten in Korea

false

aborigine

first to inhabit Australia

what language is dominant in Quebec?

french because it used to be under French control before it become and English colony

hush puppies

fried cornmeal quick bread made in the South of US

what are the 4 elements of the Korean flag?

heaven, fire, water, earth

why was fish and brewis created as a favorite in the Maritime Provinces?

in order to surviving the winter

why was salt cod an important food in the Maritime Provinces?

it was essential to survive the long winters

2 unusual meats available in Australia and New Zealand

kangaroo and venison

The traditional diet in SE Asia does not typically include this protein source

milk products

the Great Barrier Reef is off the coast of...

northeast Australia

saffron

orange to yellow spice; the stigma of purple crocus

core foods in SE Asia

rice and wheat

gumbo

soup made in the south if US that is thickened with okra

traditional sugar made in Canada is produced from...

sugar maple sap

cut of meat usually used to make Canadian bacon

tenderlion

Why do Australians and New Zealanders have similar food patterns?

the British brought their food patterns there when they settled

what was the role of Natives in the development of eastern Canada?

they spread through Canada doing fur trade

Canadian dish that basically is a 2-crust pie with meat and potato filling

tourtiere

kappa haka

traditional Maori war dance

American food patterns are gradually broadening to include a wider range of ethnic foods

true

Buckwheat sometimes is used to make noodles in Korea

true

seaweed is a common ingredient in Korean dishes

true

was Korea ever controlled by Japan?

yes