day 17

wussp everybody and welcome to a world where every bite is a

celebration, and each dish tells a story.

New day New food New country (Argentina)

1. Asado

Don’t leave Argentina without spending a leisurely afternoon beside the warmth of a grill or open fire, feasting on copious grilled meats. Asado is both a gathering around a barbecue with friends and a method of grilling; a multi-step affair that often lasts several hours. Expect to find beef, pork, ribs, sausages, blood sausages, and sweetbreads hot off the fire. This is Argentina’s traditional food. In Patagonia, look out for a whole lamb or pig roasting over an open flame.

2. Chimichurri

Chimichurri is an herbaceous green salsa made of finely chopped parsley, oregano, onion, garlic, chili pepper flakes, olive oil, and a touch of lemon or vinegar, which is classically paired with grilled meats, especially beef, or used as a marinade.

3. Provoleta

Grilled provoleta cheese is popular before a meal or as a side to barbecued meats. The semi-hard provolone is the perfect cheese for the grill because it’s compact and firm. For asado, it is sliced about an inch thick, seasoned with a generous amount of oregano, maybe a light sprinkling of dried red chili flakes, and grilled until it just starts to melt in the center. It is typically enjoyed topped with chimichurri sauce and served with crusty bread.

4. Empanadas

Empanadas are stuffed dough pockets, deep-fried or baked, then filled with sweet or savory stuffing, depending on the province. Common savory fillings include chicken, goat, cheese, ham, blue cheese, and stewed and spiced ground beef. Sweet fillings might include quince jam, sweet potato paste, or dulce de leche, sprinkled with cinnamon, sugar, or sweet raisins. Markings on the pastry fold identify the delights hidden inside.

5. Humita en chala

Humita is the ultimate celebration of corn. Made of creamed corn, onion, spices, and goat cheese, wrapped in corn husks (chala), and then steamed or boiled, humita serves both as a savory snack and a main dish.

 

Thank you for joining me on this delicious journey. Until our next culinary

adventure.