Mexican Food Trivia

Set the table for Cinco de Mayo with this classic Crowdpurr game featuring the tastes of Mexico.

15 questions · Published June 13, 2022

Trivia questions (5 of 15)

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1. What is the primary ingredient in the popular Mexican side dish guacamole?
The name "guacamole" comes from classical Nahuatl, and translates as "avocado sauce."
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2. Many popular Mexican meals are made with "frijoles," which translates to __________ in English.
One popular Mexican dish is frijoles charros, a thick pinto bean stew that is slow cooked with tomatoes, garlic, bacon, and chiles.
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3. What is the traditional wrapping for tamales?
Tamales are cornmeal cakes traditionally wrapped in corn husks and steamed. Tamales are typically stuffed with meat, cheeses, vegetables, or fruits.
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4. What popular Mexican staple did Chef Ignacio Anaya create in 1941?
At the Victory Club in Piedras Negras in 1941, a customer requested something other than the usual snack. Chef Ignacio Anaya went into the kitchen and put together fried tortilla triangles, melted Colby cheese, and pickled jalapeño peppers.
When the customer asked what Anaya called the dish, he said "Nacho's Special" (after the common nickname for Ignacio). The popularity of the dish, known simply as nachos, spread quickly.
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5. What is the primary ingredient in the traditional Mexican soup "menudo?"
Though it is widely enjoyed throughout Mexico and Central America, menudo may not be for everyone, as this spicy stew is made from cow stomach, aka tripe.

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