Latin American cuisine
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Latin American cuisine is a diverse culinary tradition spanning Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, known for its bold flavors, use of corn, beans, chilies, and tropical ingredients, and a blend of Indigenous, European, African, and Asian influences.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Latin American cuisine canonical | 2 |
Statements (100)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cuisine
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intangible cultural heritage ⓘ |
| continent | Americas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cookingTechnique |
frying
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grilling ⓘ nixtamalization of corn ⓘ open-fire cooking ⓘ slow stewing ⓘ |
| culturalRole |
central to festivals and celebrations
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expression of national identity ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
bold flavors
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fusion of Indigenous and European traditions ⓘ regional diversity ⓘ street food culture ⓘ use of fresh herbs and spices ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
colonial era
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postcolonial era ⓘ pre-Columbian era ⓘ |
| includesCuisine |
Argentine cuisine
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Brazilian cuisine ⓘ Caribbean cuisine ⓘ Central American cuisine ⓘ Chilean cuisine ⓘ Colombian cuisine ⓘ Cuban cuisine ⓘ Dominican cuisine ⓘ Ecuadorian cuisine ⓘ Mexican cuisine ⓘ Mexican-American cuisine ⓘ Peruvian cuisine ⓘ Puerto Rican cuisine ⓘ Venezuelan cuisine ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
African cuisines
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Asian cuisines ⓘ French cuisine ⓘ Indigenous American cuisines ⓘ Italian cuisine ⓘ Portuguese cuisine ⓘ Spanish cuisine ⓘ |
| region | Latin America ⓘ |
| typicalBeverage |
aguas frescas
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atole ⓘ café de olla ⓘ caipirinha ⓘ horchata ⓘ mate ⓘ pisco sour ⓘ |
| typicalDessert |
alfajor
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arroz con leche ⓘ brigadeiro ⓘ dulce de leche ⓘ flan ⓘ tres leches cake ⓘ |
| typicalDish |
aji de gallina
NERFINISHED
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arepa ⓘ arroz con pollo ⓘ asado ⓘ bandeja paisa ⓘ cazuela ⓘ ceviche ⓘ chiles en nogada NERFINISHED ⓘ churrasco ⓘ empanada ⓘ enchilada ⓘ fajita ⓘ feijoada ⓘ gallo pinto NERFINISHED ⓘ humita ⓘ lomo saltado NERFINISHED ⓘ mole ⓘ moqueca ⓘ pabellón criollo ⓘ patacones ⓘ pozole ⓘ pupusa ⓘ pão de queijo ⓘ ropa vieja ⓘ sancocho NERFINISHED ⓘ taco ⓘ tamale ⓘ tostones ⓘ |
| usesIngredient |
avocado
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beans ⓘ beef ⓘ cacao ⓘ cassava ⓘ chicken ⓘ chili peppers ⓘ cilantro ⓘ corn ⓘ garlic ⓘ lime ⓘ onions ⓘ plantains ⓘ pork ⓘ potatoes ⓘ rice ⓘ seafood ⓘ tomatoes ⓘ tropical fruits ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
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