Asado:
Ingredients: Assorted cuts of beef (ribs, sausages, and flank steaks), coarse salt.
Description: No culinary journey to Argentina would be complete without experiencing Asado, the famous Argentine barbecue. Grilled over wood or charcoal flames, the meat acquires a unique smoky flavor. Paired with chimichurri sauce and a glass of Malbec, Asado is Argentina’s proud culinary tradition.
Empanadas:
Ingredients: Dough (flour, lard, water, and salt), fillings (usually minced beef, onions, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and spices).
Description: These delightful pastries are perfect for on-the-go snacking. Empanadas come with various fillings, but the beef-filled ones are the most traditional. Crispy on the outside, flavorful inside, they’re Argentina’s favorite appetizer.
Milanesa:
Ingredients: Beef or chicken cutlets, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic, and parsley.
Description: Argentina’s answer to the schnitzel, Milanesa is a breaded and fried meat cutlet. Served with mashed potatoes or in a sandwich form called “Milanesa a la napolitana” with ham, cheese, and tomato sauce, this dish is a staple in Argentine homes.
Locro:
Ingredients: White corn, beef, pork, sausages, pumpkin, potatoes, beans, and spices.
Description: This hearty stew, traditionally consumed on national holidays, is a celebration of Argentina’s produce and meats. Its rich, comforting flavors make it perfect for cold evenings in the Pampas.
Chocotorta:
Ingredients: Chocolate cookies (Chocolinas), dulce de leche, coffee or milk, and whipped cream or cream cheese.
Description: For dessert lovers, Chocotorta is a treat straight from Argentine heaven. A no-bake cake, it layers chocolate cookies dipped in coffee or milk with luscious dulce de leche. Creamy and rich, it’s the perfect end to an Argentine feast.
