Argentina Food Blog by Scarlett Boice

Asado

boicescarlett — 2023-12-14 17:49:03 UTC

Asado is a type of meat they eat in Argentina. It is roast beef. Some people don't like to eat asado so they substitute the roast beef for chicken or other meats. It is the #1 most popular food in Argentina and other countries. You will find it in mostly every restaurant in Argentina.

Dulce de leche

boicescarlett — 2023-12-14 17:51:03 UTC

Dulce de leche is another popular food in Argentina. It is caramelized milk, candy milk, or jam. It was discovered by accident in the early 19th century when a maid left sweetened milk on the stove, when she came back and found it had transformed into a thick and creamy mixture. It is used as a pastry filling or sauce.

Yerba mate

boicescarlett — 2023-12-14 17:52:37 UTC

Yerba mate is a herb made for tea. It is made of tea leaves that are shredded very small so it can be made into tea. Its purpose is friendship and kindness, with both friends and strangers. It is healthy and has many benefits. It can improve energy levels, protect heart health and much more.

Chimichurri

boicescarlett — 2023-12-14 17:54:03 UTC

Chimichurri is another food in Argentina. Chimichurri is a uncooked herb sauce. It is used to prepare or to make meat taste better. It comes in two different types, red chimichurri and green chimichurri. It is also used as a topping or sauce to put on meats. It has a chunky texture and is tangy and usually a little spicy

Provoleta

boicescarlett — 2023-12-14 17:56:14 UTC

Provoleta is a cheese in Argentina and Uruguay. It is mainly eaten grilled. It is more of a soup than a regular stick of cheese. It is also called to be a heavy appetizer. It is put on meats or chicken and is served from a BBQ oven. It is sometimes topped with chimichurri. It is made of melted provolone cheese.

Empanadas

boicescarlett — 2023-12-14 17:59:10 UTC

Empanadas are baked or fried turnover that is a pastry or filling. It contains a full meal that was easy to carry. Empanadas are made by folding a dough or bread patty and forming an oval. They are usually filled with different meats and even sometimes vegetables or fruits. They are also known as meat pies