Argentina occupies most of the southwestern tip of South America, a Latin American country with magnificent mountains, beaches, grasslands, beautiful landscapes, and a rich cultural history.
Argentina's cultural diversity and ethnic diversity have also created a rich gastronomic culture in Argentina.
The influence of foreign peoples on Argentine culture is undeniable, and Argentine cuisine is influenced by different cultures, including France, Spain, Italy and the Middle East.
01. Asado (BBQ)
It is impossible not to talk about Argentinian cuisine when discussing argentinian cuisine. Asado is not only a barbecue food, but also a social event. It's a national delicacy, usually made on an open grill during a gathering of friends and family, and unlike domestic kebabs, grills in the Americas typically use grills to grill whole pieces of racks, meat, seasoned with salt and pepper, served with salad or fries.
02.Empanadas (meat pie)
Empanadas, a common street food in Argentina, are pastries made from wheat dough, and the filling is usually minced beef, pork, chicken or ham, as well as cheese and vegetables. Season with spices such as chili, salt and cumin and fry in a pan. Similar to the fried vegetable box common in our northern region.
03.Provoleta
It is an Argentinian cheese pie that is heavily influenced by Italian cuisine.
04. Chimichuri sauce
Not the meat on the picture, but the green sauce on the meat. Chimichuli sauce is an undercooked green sauce made from chopped parsley, diced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, chili peppers and vinegar. This sauce tastes spicy and sour, but very tasty.
05. Lockro
Locro is considered the national dish of Argentina. This hearty pumpkin stew can bring warmth to people during the cold winter months. This dish is made with corn, potatoes, beans, red sausage, beef or pork and flavored with salt and spices (cumin or bay leaves).
06. Alfayor (caramel cookies)
It is a confectionery of Arab origin that was brought to Argentina by the Spaniards. These cookies are shortbread-like biscuits, sandwiched together with fillings made of almonds, nuts, honey paste, etc. They are then coated with ground coconut flour and eaten as a sweet tooth.
07.Tortas fritas (fried pancakes)
Tortas fritas are a sweet fried pancake that is popular in both Argentina and Uruguay. Usually made with milk and eggs, then eaten with jam, sugar or milk sauce.
08. Choripán (Argentine hot dog)
Choripan is an Argentinian-style sausage sandwich. You can buy it on the streets and alleys.
09.Milanesa (Argentine Schnitzel)
Made from beef rather than pork, this schnitzel was brought to Argentina by immigrants from Milan in northern Italy. Milanesa is made from a thin slice of beef, chicken, fish, veal or sometimes pork. Each slice is dipped in egg mixture, served with parsley and garlic depending on the taste, and flavored with salt and other condiments. Each slice is then dipped in breadcrumbs (or occasionally dipped in flour) and lightly fried in oil.
10.Dulce de Leche (caramel milk sauce)
Dulce de Leche is made with sweetened milk and cooked slowly until it thickens and eventually turns into caramel. Soft, creamy and smooth, this mouth-watering sweet is widely used as a condiment in other desserts and cakes or directly.
11. Yerba mate
When the world drinks coffee, Argentina drinks yerba mate. This tea is at the heart of Argentina's cultural heritage, and there is not a single family that does not drink it. It's as common as drinking tea Chinese.
Yerba mate contains a lot of caffeine, and it is made from an herb grown in the Mesopotamian region. Traditional yerba mate is drunk with a metal straw called bambila.
12.Criadillas
Criadillas is an Argentinian dark cuisine. It is popular locally in Argentina, and the reason it is dark is because it is fried with bull eggs. Criadillas are usually popular in the bullfighting districts of Argentina, paired with salsa
13. Medialunas (Argentine croissants)
Medialunas is the Argentine equivalent of French croissants, which is certainly a very direct influence of French immigrants on the Argentine diet. Unlike regular croissants, however, Medialunas is smaller and sweeter and can be eaten as a staple at breakfast.