Quiz: Look out for these South American dishes!

Thinner than an empanada, the _____ is another crispy pastry stuffed with an assortment of ingredients. Popular fillings of these delicious fried pies include melted cheese, ground meat, hearts of palm, and small shrimp. Though this is usually a savoury treat, it’s possible to find sweet varieties filled with things like guava jam or chocolate. Fill up.

This tea, made from the leaves of the South American rainforest holly tree, is insanely popular in Argentina. You’ll often see just about everyone carrying around their own metal cup and straw filled with this invigorating, caffeinated brew. Name this addictively tasty tea.

This popular seafood dish got its start in Peru but has become widespread throughout the coast of both South and Central America. Fresh, raw seafood is cured in citrus juice, spiked with some heat from chilli peppers, and garnished with onion and cilantro. Name this dish.

Popular across South America, it’s the national drink of both Chile and Peru. It is made with a brandy produced in both Chile and Peru, mixed with egg whites, Angostura bitters, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Many believe _________ is the perfect accompaniment to ceviche. Fill up.

This Venezuelan flatbread sandwich made from ground maize dough or cooked flour can be filled with just about anything, from cheese to meat to eggs. There are many varieties of this including the heartier options that are sometimes eaten as a main course, while smaller or less complex ones make for perfect snacks. Name the dish.

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