Comida callejera alrededor del mundo
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1. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Where did tacos originate?
A taco consists of a tortilla folded around fillings such as meat, beans, or vegetables. Salsa often adds extra flavor.
- Spain
- Mexico
- Argentina
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- Mexico
Tacos come from Mexico, where fillings and cooking styles vary widely from region to region.
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2. Completa el espacio en blanco.
At a U.S. street cart, a whole sausage served in a long, soft bun is called a ___.
- hot dog
- corn dog
- hamburger
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At a U.S. street cart, a whole sausage served in a long, soft bun is called a hot dog.
Los ingredientes que se añaden a los perros calientes varían en todo Estados Unidos. La mostaza, la cebolla y la salsa de pepinillos son opciones comunes.
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3. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Cuál es el país de origen tradicional de las crepas?
Crepes are very thin pancakes. Street vendors fold them around sweet or savory fillings.
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
- France
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- France
Las crepas están estrechamente vinculadas con Bretaña, en el oeste de Francia. El limón y el azúcar forman un relleno dulce sencillo.
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4. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué ingrediente se usa comúnmente para preparar falafel?
Falafel are small, fried balls popular across the Middle East. They are often served in pita bread with salad.
- Potatoes
- Chickpeas
- Rice
El ingrediente principal es un tipo de frijol.
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- Chickpeas
Muchas recetas de falafel usan garbanzos. Las versiones egipcias suelen usar habas en su lugar.
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5. Completa el espacio en blanco.
A crisp, triangular Indian pastry often filled with potatoes and peas is a ___.
- dosa
- pakora
- samosa
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A crisp, triangular Indian pastry often filled with potatoes and peas is a samosa.
Las samosas pueden tener rellenos de verduras o carne. El chutney aporta un sabor dulce, ácido o picante.
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6. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Which country is home to takoyaki?
Takoyaki are round snacks containing pieces of octopus. They are especially associated with the city of Osaka.
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
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- Japan
Cooks turn the batter in special pans with round molds, giving each snack its ball shape.
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7. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Cuál es el ingrediente principal de los arancini?
Arancini are fried snacks from Sicily, Italy. They have a crunchy coating and may contain cheese or meat sauce.
- Pasta
- Potatoes
- Rice
El relleno está rodeado de granos cocidos.
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- Rice
El arroz cocido forma el cuerpo de los arancini. Algunos son redondos, mientras que otros tienen una forma puntiaguda.
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8. Completa el espacio en blanco.
Simit, a ring-shaped bread sold on the streets of Turkey, has a traditional coating of ___ seeds.
- sunflower
- sesame
- poppy
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Simit, a ring-shaped bread sold on the streets of Turkey, has a traditional coating of sesame seeds.
Las semillas de sésamo le dan al simit un sabor a nuez. La gente suele disfrutarlo con té o queso.
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9. Completa el espacio en blanco.
In Colombia and Venezuela, thick, round corn cakes that can be split and filled are called ___.
- arepas
- empanadas
- tacos
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In Colombia and Venezuela, thick, round corn cakes that can be split and filled are called arepas.
Las arepas son importantes en ambos países. Su tamaño, sus rellenos y su preparación varían de una región a otra.
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10. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What holds the curry in bunny chow?
In Durban, South Africa, bunny chow is curry served inside bread with the soft center removed.
- A folded flatbread
- A baked pastry shell
- A hollowed-out loaf
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- A hollowed-out loaf
Bunny chow developed in Durban's Indian community. Despite its name, it does not contain rabbit meat.
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11. Completa el espacio en blanco.
At a Thai street stall, a cook makes pad thai by ___ noodles with other ingredients in a hot wok.
- baking
- stir-frying
- steaming
El cocinero mueve continuamente los ingredientes sobre una fuente de calor directo.
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At a Thai street stall, a cook makes pad thai by stir-frying noodles with other ingredients in a hot wok.
El pad thai suele combinar sabores ácidos, dulces y salados. La lima y el maní triturado se añaden con frecuencia.
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12. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué parte del banh mi muestra más claramente la influencia francesa?
Vietnamese banh mi combines a crisp baguette with fillings such as fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. Its history connects Vietnamese food with French baking.
- The baguette
- The fresh herbs
- The vegetable filling
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- The baguette
El dominio francés introdujo las baguettes en Vietnam. Los cocineros vietnamitas desarrollaron sus propias tradiciones de pan y sándwiches.
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What does “jerk” describe in Jamaican jerk chicken?
At Jamaican street stalls, jerk chicken is flavored with allspice and hot peppers, then grilled over hot coals.
- A particular cut of chicken
- A type of serving dish
- A way of seasoning and cooking
The same method is also used for pork.
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- A way of seasoning and cooking
Jerk is a Jamaican cooking tradition, not one specific meat. Smoke often adds another layer of flavor.
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How is the hot chocolate usually used?
In Spain, churros are often served with a cup of thick hot chocolate. The fried dough sticks are easy to hold.
- It is mixed into the dough before frying.
- The churros are dipped into it.
- It is poured into every churro as a filling.
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- The churros are dipped into it.
Spanish hot chocolate can be thick enough for dipping. In Mexico, churros are often coated with cinnamon sugar.
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15. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What cooking method do shawarma and döner share?
Middle Eastern shawarma and Turkish döner are made from tall stacks of meat cooked beside a heat source. Cooks shave thin slices off the outside as it cooks.
- Roasting on a rotating spit
- Boiling in a large pot
- Deep-frying in hot oil
A spit is a rod that holds meat while it turns.
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- Roasting on a rotating spit
The turning stack cooks gradually on the outside. Shawarma and döner share historical roots but have different seasonings and serving traditions.