Ancient Recipes with Sola: Cornbread and Baked Beans

In this episode of 'Ancient Recipes with Sola,' host Sola El explores the historical significance of the Onida people's contribution to George Washington's troops during the Revolutionary War. The episode delves into the process of nixtamalization, a traditional method used to prepare corn, and demonstrates how to make cornbread and baked beans using heritage ingredients. Interviews with Native experts provide cultural insights, and the episode concludes with a tasting of the prepared dishes.

What was the main reason the Onida people decided to help George Washington's troops?

• They were forced by the British to assist.

• They felt it was their moral duty to help their allies.

• They were promised land in return.

• They wanted to sell their corn for profit.

What is the primary purpose of the nixtamalization process?

• To remove the hulls and make nutrients more digestible.

• To change the color of the corn.

• To make corn taste sweeter.

• To make corn easier to store.

What ingredient is traditionally used in the nixtamalization process to make the water alkaline?

• Vinegar

• Baking soda

• Wood ash

• Salt

Why did Polly Cooper refuse payment from George Washington?

• She was not offered any payment.

• She was already wealthy.

• She believed it was her duty to help.

• She wanted a higher payment.

What is the nutritional benefit of combining corn and beans in a dish?

• It enhances the flavor.

• It makes the dish more colorful.

• It provides all essential amino acids.

• It reduces cooking time.

What was the main challenge faced by the Onida people during the Revolutionary War?

• Traveling to Valley Forge.

• Building alliances with other tribes.

• Choosing sides between the British and colonists.

• Finding enough food for themselves.

What is a key ingredient used in traditional baked beans according to the episode?

• Maple syrup

• Brown sugar

• Molasses

• Honey

What type of fat is used in the traditional baked beans recipe?

• Chicken fat

• Deer fat

• Beef fat

• Pork fat

How can you tell when the cornbread is fully cooked?

• It turns golden brown.

• It floats in the water.

• It becomes soft to touch.

• It starts to smell sweet.

What is the main flavor profile of the traditional baked beans?

• Sour and spicy

• Sweet and savory

• Bitter and salty

• Spicy and tangy