Mexican Food Trivia Answers - Intermediate

1. What Mexican cooking tool consists of a mortar and pestle and is used to grind small amounts of food?

   Molcajete

   
   

2. What Mexican spice is used to season beans?

   Epazote

   
   

3. What is the state of Jalisco is well known for making?

   Tequila

   
   

4. What is the primary seasoning of Adovado sauce?

   Achiote, a seasoning.

   
   

5. How are eggs prepared for use in many Yucatan dishes?

   Hard-boiled

   
   

6. How do you get a chiles skin to come off easily?

   Roast it

   
   

7. What type of tortillas are more popular in Northern Mexico, corn or flour?

   Flour Tortillas

   
   

8. Where did "Caesar Salad" originate from?

   It is believed that chef Cesar Cardini invented the Caesar salad at his Tijuana restaurant in Mexico.

   
   

9. What is a Torta?

   A Mexican sandwich made with Bolillos

   
   

10. What type of beans are more popular in Southern Mexico?

    Black Beans

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