We have prepared a list of the best Argentine cuisine for both locals and those new to argentine dishes. We have compiled the best of the dishes that you will love.
- Asado or A mix of different meat
Asado can mean both the way of cooking and the famous Argentina dish. It is a combination of delicious meat, including sausages, beef sirloin, chicken, and pork. The meat is prepared using the Parilla grill.
- Empanadas or the Argentine Staple
The term empanadas mean wrapped bread, and it is one of the common foods in Argentina. It is made from stuffed dough pockets that are baked or fried. The dough pockets are usually stuffed with different kinds of veggies or meats (pork, beef, chicken, and turkey). There is no limitation. You can also stuff the empanada with beans, rice, cheese, fruit, chorizo, and seafood. An empanada is usually served as an appetizer during a BBQ.
- Chimichurri
Chimichurri is Argentina’s pesto and is used as a dipping sauce during a BBQ. It is made up of garlic, chili, vinegar, parsley, olive oil, and oregano.
- Provoleta or Grilled Cheese
Although grilled cheese is more of an Italian dish, Argentinians are considered masters of grilled cheese. It is prepared by taking provolone cheese and putting it on a grill either on a skillet or covered with foil. To add flavor to it, chili flakes and oregano are added. On the grill, it simmers and becomes soft. When ready, it is melted on the inside and a bit crispy on the outside. The final product is very delicious and can be served with olive oil to add to its flavor.
- Fugazza or Argentinian -Pizza
You can choose three types of Argentinian pizza including, muzza, pizza a La Piedra, and fugazzeta Argentine pizza. The muzza Argentine pizza is usually loaded with cheese and tomato sauce. It is then topped with olives and oregano. Pizza a La Piedra is baked on a stone in a wood-fired oven and contains lots of tomato sauce. The Fugazzeta Argentine pizza is usually for onions lovers because it is loaded with onions, grated cheese, and fresh Mozarella. The Argentine pizza comes in different sizes and is topped with either spicy pork sausage, spinach and bechamel, and ham and bell pepper.
- Locro
Locro is a delicious stew considered a national dish in Argentina. Locro is made using pork or beef meat, red chorizo, white corn, tripe, beans, pumpkin, and squash. To add a spicy taste, you can add hot paprika and chili salsa.
- Llama Steak
Although Argentina has more cattle than humans (Cook, 2020). The northern part of Argentina has more Llamas than cattle. Thus, Llama steak is a favorite delicacy in the region. The steak is actually considered a healthy delicacy because Llamas has less fat than beef. Also, when it comes to protein content, Llamas win (Polidori, Renieri, Antonini, & Lebboroni, 2007). In case you are looking to have a Llama delicacy, try out cazuela de llama or the llama stew. One unique thing about Llama steak is that it has a rustic and earthly flavor.
References
Cook, R. (2020, December 1). World cattle inventory vs. human population. Beef2Live | Eat Beef * Live Better. https://beef2live.com/story-world-cattle-inventory-vs-human-population-country-0-111575
Polidori, P., Renieri, C., Antonini, M., & Lebboroni, G. (2007). Llama meat nutritional properties. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 6(sup1), 857-858.