Non+Andean+Countries+of+South+America

__**Non Andean Countries of South America**__

Like the rest of the area they eat popular foods such as corn, peppers, tropical fruits, Queso fresco, and yucca. Now our area specifically eats a lot of seafood, vegetables, potatoes, corn, chilies, dutch cheese, breaded veil, sushi, roast beef, and other meats. Their pyramid is broken up into three different levels. The bottom level includes vegetables, tubers, fruits, whole grain, pasta, and nuts. These are foods most people eat daily. The vegetables include yucca, spinach, okra. lettuce, and more. Examples of fruit is coconuts, bananas, apples, grapefruit, and others. Examples of other foods in this category are bread, rice, and tortillas. The middle level includes fish, seafood, poultry, and dairy. Foods in this area include chicken, duck, eggs, cheese, shrimp, and geese. The very top of the pyramid is sweets and sweet meats. People do not eat these foods daily because that would be thought of as unhealthy. This involves goat, lamb, pork, and sweets like custards, cakes, and candies.
 * Personal taste:**



Up until about 225 million years ago Africa was connected with Latin America. Though Africa left they left a mark on the cooking and food of Latin America. Latin America inherited African cooking techniques and traditions. People also immigrated from Russia, Europe, and Asia. The Europeans brought culinary traditions by adapted into their culture fruits and vegetables. The Asians on the other hand brought in their very unique spices and food styles. Citations: Buzzle.com wikipedia.com
 * Influencing cultures:**

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_American_cuisine http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/exploresouthamericanfood/a/history.htm Corn also known as maiz, or choclo has been cultivated in South America for more than 5,000 years. Corn is the key ingredient of many of the staple dishes, cornbreads, pasteles, and chicha; a popular drink. 
 * FOODS AND INGREDIENTS**

Coconut, cherimoya, mango, guava, pineapple, papaya, are many of the tropical fruits found in South America. Peppers and spices are used in most dishes because of the abundance of plants and crops in the non andes. T heir food is complex as well as unique. It's a mixture of various cultures and traditions. They used the irrigation system to make plants. They knew about how to grow corns and lima beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, chili peppers, avocados, peanuts and chocolates and know how to raise llamas and guinea pigs.

http://events.nytimes.com/recipes/10316/1982/01/20/Chayotes-Rellenos-al-Queso-Chayotes-stuffed-with-cheese/recipe.html (found in the book) RECIPE
 * Chayotes Rellenos al Queso (Chayotes stuffed with cheese) **

3 chayotes, about 3/4 to 1 pound each Salt to taste, if desired 1 1/2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs 2 1/2 cups finely grated Muenster cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter PREPARATION 1. Split chayotes lengthwise in half. Put them in kettle of cold water with salt to taste. Bring to boil and let simmer about 10 minutes. Do not overcook or the vegetable will become mushy. Drain and run briefly under cold water. Drain again. 2. Using spoon or melon-ball cutter, scoop out flesh and seeds of each half, leaving shell about eighth of an inch thick or slightly thicker. Set te shells aside. Chop flesh and seeds fine. There should be about one cup. 3. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425 degrees. 4. In mixing bowl combine the chopped pulp with cup of bread crumbs, two cups of cheese, egg, garlic, scallions, pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste. 5. Use this mixture to fill chayote halves. Pile filling up and smooth over. 6. Combine remaining half cup of cheese with remaining half cup of bread crumbs. Sprinkle tops with mixture, patting to help it adhere. Dot tops of each half with butter. 7. Arrange stuffed halves on lightly buttered baking dish. Place in oven and bake 20 minutes.

1 lb. dried black beans, washed a (from book source)nd drained 6 c. water or chicken broth 1 c. chopped onion 1 chopped green pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 c. olive oil 2 bay leaves 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 smoked ham bone 1/4 c. wine vinegar 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. oregano 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. ground turmeric Cooked rice Hard cooked eggs, chopped Chopped onion Cover beans with water or broth and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let stand 1 hour. Saute onion, pepper and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add to beans with bay leaves, salt, pepper and ham bone. Bring to a boil then simmer, covered, for 2 hours, adding extra water or broth as necessary.
 * CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP **

Add wine vinegar and remaining spices, then cook 1 hour longer. Remove some of the beans and liquid and puree in blender, then return to pot to thicken the soup. The finished product should be fairly thick. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped egg and onion.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chorizo-Spanish-Rice-107702 ingredients
 * Chorizo Spanish Rice **

1 tablespoon olive oil 16 ounces Spanish-style chorizo or linguiça, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 1 14-ounce can low-salt chicken broth 1/4 cup water 2 cups frozen peas with pearl onions 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion 1/3 cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram print a shopping list for this recipeview wine pairings

__preparation __ <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add rice; stir to coat with oil. Add broth and water, then peas and onions; stir to mix. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juices, olives, and marjoram. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve. **__Economics of the Non-Andean Countries__** __**Guyana-**__ 12% inflation Strengths: Diverse exports Gold, rice, sugar, diamonds, bauxtile, and timber production. Weaknesses: High foreign debt Political instabiility Bauxtile industry weakened __**Suriname**__- 83% inflation Strengths: Bauxtile, gold, timber potential, oil. Agricultural exports Weaknesses: Chronic economic mismanagment Weak currency Net food importer **__Brazil-__** 168% inflation Strengths: Dominant economy Strong foreign direct investment flows Huge growth potential Immense natural recources Weaknesses: Expensive domestic borrowing Weak local capital markets Modest productivity Heavy debt burden **__Paraguay-__** 12% inflation Strengths: Electricity exporter Earnings obtain foreign exchange Self sufficiency in wheat, cotton, oilseeds, and soybeans Weaknesses: Reliance on Brazil and Argentine markets No hydrocarbons produced Weak banking and financial sectors High uneployment **__Uruguay:__** 28% inflation Strengths: Fertile grasslands Major wool exporter Beef-meat production Fishing Competitive exchange rate Troubled banking sector Weaknesses: Few natural recources Depends on Brazilian and Argentine markets Modest industry Large public sector deficit prolonged economic recession
 * __Lifestyles__**

Uraguay: Safe, peaceful, pleasant. Good security. Short distances to parks, beaches, almost anything. Hardly any religious conflicts.

Brazil: Big cities with many skyscrapers. Most rural families live in small one or two room houses. Some people own some small farms. Little money and can barely support their families.

Guyana: Charter member of the Carribean comunity. Various ethnic groups effect the type of lifestyle that is lived.

Suriname: A lot of Night clubs and Nightlife in Suriname believe it or not. Hotel's and Cafe's all over.

Paraguay: Very different technology wise. Almost no tehcnology. no communicate with cell phone or phones in general.

French Guyana: A lot of farming, and not a very rich country. Small houses and not too much food.


 * __Geography:__**

Amazon Rainforest is one of the worlds largest rainforest's in the world located in Brazil. Paraguay has two distinct regions in its country. The eastern portion is called the Paranena region and the western portion is called the Gran Chaco region. Uraguay's estuary Rio De La Plata was formed by two river's, Uraguay and Parana rivers, to create an elegant place with two major ports.

__**Religion:**__

The statue Christ the Redeemer reflects the religion of Christianity in Brazil. Iglesia De San Juan Bautista is one of the few churches in Venezuala that is very Catholic. The worlds tallest wooden church is in Gerogetown Guyana. It is called the St. Georges Angelic Cathedral, and is one of the Roman Catholic and Prodestent churches in Guyana.