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Peruvian Snacks

Description: Test your knowledge about the delicious and diverse world of Peruvian snacks.
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Which of these is a popular Peruvian fried corn snack?

  1. Churros

  2. Chifles

  3. Tequeños

  4. Empanadas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chifles are thin, crispy slices of fried green plantain, often served as a snack or side dish.

What is the name of the traditional Peruvian potato dish made with a spicy sauce?

  1. Ceviche

  2. Lomo Saltado

  3. Papa a la Huancaína

  4. Ají de Gallina


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Papa a la Huancaína is a classic Peruvian dish consisting of boiled potatoes topped with a creamy, spicy sauce made from yellow chili peppers, cheese, and milk.

Which of these is a sweet Peruvian pastry filled with fruit?

  1. Alfajores

  2. Picarones

  3. Suspiro a la Limeña

  4. Mazamorra Morada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alfajores are delicate sandwich cookies made with two thin layers of dough filled with dulce de leche and often coated in coconut or chocolate.

What is the name of the Peruvian fried dough snack often served with a savory filling?

  1. Empanadas

  2. Tequeños

  3. Churros

  4. Buñuelos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Empanadas are half-moon shaped pastries filled with a variety of savory ingredients such as meat, cheese, or vegetables, and then fried until golden brown.

Which of these is a popular Peruvian street food made from fried plantains?

  1. Churros

  2. Chifles

  3. Picarones

  4. Tequeños


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Picarones are sweet potato and squash fritters, often served with a sweet syrup or honey.

What is the name of the Peruvian cornmeal cake often served with syrup or honey?

  1. Mazamorra Morada

  2. Suspiro a la Limeña

  3. Picarones

  4. Torta de Choclo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Torta de Choclo is a moist and savory cake made with fresh corn kernels, cheese, and onions.

Which of these is a traditional Peruvian soup made with beef, vegetables, and noodles?

  1. Ceviche

  2. Lomo Saltado

  3. Papa a la Huancaína

  4. Menestrón


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Menestrón is a hearty soup made with beef, vegetables, and noodles, often served with a side of rice.

What is the name of the Peruvian chicken dish marinated in a flavorful sauce and then grilled?

  1. Ceviche

  2. Lomo Saltado

  3. Ají de Gallina

  4. Pollo a la Brasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollo a la Brasa is a popular Peruvian dish consisting of grilled chicken marinated in a flavorful sauce made with spices, herbs, and vinegar.

Which of these is a Peruvian seafood dish made with raw fish marinated in citrus juice?

  1. Ceviche

  2. Lomo Saltado

  3. Papa a la Huancaína

  4. Ají de Gallina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ceviche is a refreshing and tangy dish made with raw fish or seafood marinated in citrus juice, often served with accompaniments such as onions, cilantro, and chili peppers.

What is the name of the Peruvian beef stir-fry dish with tomatoes, onions, and French fries?

  1. Ceviche

  2. Lomo Saltado

  3. Papa a la Huancaína

  4. Ají de Gallina


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lomo Saltado is a popular Peruvian stir-fry dish made with beef, tomatoes, onions, and French fries, often served with rice.

Which of these is a Peruvian dessert made with layers of meringue and manjar blanco?

  1. Alfajores

  2. Picarones

  3. Suspiro a la Limeña

  4. Mazamorra Morada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Suspiro a la Limeña is a classic Peruvian dessert consisting of layers of meringue and manjar blanco, a sweet milk caramel sauce.

What is the name of the Peruvian purple corn pudding dessert?

  1. Alfajores

  2. Picarones

  3. Suspiro a la Limeña

  4. Mazamorra Morada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mazamorra Morada is a traditional Peruvian dessert made with purple corn, fruits, and spices, often served with a dollop of whipped cream.

Which of these is a Peruvian drink made with quinoa and milk?

  1. Chicha Morada

  2. Pisco Sour

  3. Inca Kola

  4. Quinoa Milk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quinoa Milk is a nutritious and creamy plant-based milk made from quinoa.

What is the name of the Peruvian national cocktail made with pisco, lime juice, and egg white?

  1. Chicha Morada

  2. Pisco Sour

  3. Inca Kola

  4. Quinoa Milk


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pisco Sour is a classic Peruvian cocktail made with pisco, lime juice, egg white, and simple syrup, often served with a dash of bitters.

Which of these is a popular Peruvian soft drink made with yellow fruit?

  1. Chicha Morada

  2. Pisco Sour

  3. Inca Kola

  4. Quinoa Milk


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Inca Kola is a bright yellow Peruvian soft drink with a unique flavor, often described as a cross between bubble gum and cream soda.

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