Fun Food Trivia
TRIVIA QUESTION: I was first discovered
thousands of years ago, growing in the Andes mountains
in South America. However, my early ancestors were small and
rather bitter tasting. I was introduced to India in the early 17th century,
reaching China a short time thereafter. Upon my arrival in Europe I was called a variety
of names, some of which had to do with my resemblance to a truffle. Today, I am the main
ingredient in an extremely popular snack food that no fast food restaurant would be
caught without. What am I? TRIVIA ANSWER: The potato. Although not as popular in China as in other
parts of the world (it will never replace rice, for example), the potato eventually became
accepted as a cheap source of protein. It is a good source of Vitamin C. And of
course, in many parts of the world, people enjoy their potatoes cut into thin
slices and deep-fried to make French fries.
Recipes:
Chinese
Potato Salad
Stir-fried Shredded Potatoes
Shredded Potatoes With Szechuan Peppercorn
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