{"id":5395,"date":"2023-09-25T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/?p=5395"},"modified":"2024-03-26T16:50:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T20:50:17","slug":"eat-beunos-aires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/eat-beunos-aires","title":{"rendered":"What to Eat: Beunos Aires Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nIf the only thing you know about Argentine food is the abundance of red meat and red wine, then you\u2019re in for a treat! Full of Spanish and Italian influences, this country\u2019s cuisine is no stranger to unique flavours, exciting dishes, and regional diversity. In Buenos Aires, cooking food for friends and family is just one small way to celebrate kinship and show affection. So, what\u2019s on the menu?<\/p>\n

Empanadas<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Empanadas are a cheap, portable Argentine delicacy that comes baked or fried, in sweet or savoury varieties \u2013 think stewed meats or vegetables or dulce de leche with cinnamon sugar. Often eaten as an appetizer or on-the-go snack, empanadas are similar to a Hot Pocket, but better!<\/p>\n

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Choripan<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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A low-cost street food that\u2019s been gaining popularity over the last few years, choripan is a sandwich made of grilled chorizo and chimichurri on a fresh baguette or roll. Think of it as the Argentinian version of a hot dog, often found at sporting events, festivals, and fairs.<\/p>\n

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Asado<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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An asado is a multistep barbeque meal during which people slowly grill meats on a parilla, or large iron grill. This hands-on feast usually includes beef, pork, chicken, and sausage cooked over a fire. For an extra taste of Argentine culture, try some chimichurri on top! The parsley and garlic-forward condiments adds a splash of colour and flavour to flame-roasted meats.<\/p>\n

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Alfajores<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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We\u2019re thankful the Moors introduced alfajores to Spain so that Spaniards could bring these delicious cookies to Argentina. Picture two crumbly, buttery cookies stuffed with a layer of sweet dulce de leche, covered in chocolate, coconut, or powdered sugar. Yes, please.<\/p>\n

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Provoleta<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Slightly crispy on the outside with a melted, gooey center, provoleta is cooked in a special skillet to ensure optimal heating and extra smoky flavour. Topped with a drizzle of olive oil and some chili flakes, this appetizer dish is an Argentine favourite.<\/p>\n

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Yerba mate<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Gather up your friends, it\u2019s time to brew some yerba mate! A caffeinated bitter herb that\u2019s similar to tea, yerba mate is typically served out of a gourd and consumed through a metal straw. It\u2019s common to take a sip and pass it along to a friend or stranger, making mate-drinking a popular social practice.<\/p>\n

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Locro<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Usually enjoyed during the May 25th<\/sup> celebration of Argentina\u2019s revolution, locro is a hearty, corn-based stew made with chorizo, tripe, beef, and assorted vegetables like beans, squash, and pumpkin (though ingredients vary by region). It\u2019s a nationally recognized dish in several Latin American countries, including Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Argentina.<\/p>\n

Excited to try these Argentine treats? Explore the Parisian boulevards of Buenos Aires as you eat your way through town on our 8-10 day Argentina tour<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If the only thing you know about Argentine food is the abundance of red meat and red wine, then you\u2019re in for a treat! Full of Spanish and Italian influences, this country\u2019s cuisine is no stranger to unique flavours, exciting dishes, and regional diversity. In Buenos Aires, cooking food for friends and family is just Read More …<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5406,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[127,1303430,634730,70,1303431],"class_list":["post-5395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-explorica-news","tag-argentina","tag-buenos-aires","tag-cuisine","tag-food","tag-what-to-eat"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5395"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5496,"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5395\/revisions\/5496"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5406"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}