Argentina Cuisine
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69 iconic dishes
Signature Argentina Dishes
🍽️Main Dishes(25)
Argentine Tamales
Authentic Argentine corn tamales, a specialty from the Northwest region, featuring a savory meat filling encased in tender corn masa. This is a labor of love that results in a truly delicious and traditional dish.
Asado (Argentine Barbecue)
Argentina's sacred ritual - various cuts of beef slow-grilled over wood embers, seasoned simply with salt. This is a celebration of pure beef perfection, traditionally cooked over a parrilla (grill) for hours.
Asado Argentino
The quintessential Argentine barbecue ritual, where various cuts of beef are slow-grilled over a wood fire for hours. More than just a meal, it's a cherished national tradition and a social gathering.
Asado de Costilla (Argentine Grilled Beef Ribs)
A centerpiece of any Argentine Asado, these beef short ribs are slowly grilled over wood embers, allowing the smoke and fat to render into incredibly tender and flavorful meat. This recipe focuses on the traditional, minimalist approach, highlighting the quality of the beef and the primal method of cooking.
Asado de Tira (Argentine Short Ribs)
Authentic Argentine Asado de Tira, featuring cross-cut beef ribs cooked low and slow over coals or in a grill. A fundamental dish for any Argentine barbecue (asado).
Bondiola a la Cerveza (Beer-Braised Pork Shoulder)
A classic Argentine comfort food, this tender pork shoulder is slow-braised in dark beer until it's fall-apart tender. Perfect for a relaxed Sunday meal.
Chinchulines (Argentine Grilled Intestines)
Chinchulines are a beloved Argentine asado staple, featuring beef small intestines grilled until wonderfully crispy and flavorful. This recipe guides you through preparing and grilling them to perfection.
Fugazzeta
A classic Argentine pizza from Buenos Aires, characterized by its thick focaccia-like crust generously topped with a mountain of caramelized onions and melted mozzarella cheese. It's a savory and satisfying dish, perfect for sharing.
Humita
Humita is a traditional Argentine dish made from fresh corn, similar to tamales but typically without meat. It has pre-Columbian origins and is a staple during the summer months.
Humita en Chala
Humita en Chala are traditional Argentine corn tamales, featuring a sweet, creamy fresh corn purée encased in its own husks. This dish is a quintessential taste of Argentine summer.
Lengua a la Vinagreta (Argentine Beef Tongue in Vinaigrette)
A classic Argentine cold appetizer, Lengua a la Vinagreta features tender, slow-cooked beef tongue marinated in a zesty vinaigrette. It's often served as a side dish during asados (barbecues) and is even better made a day in advance.
Matambre a la Pizza
A beloved Argentine dish, Matambre a la Pizza transforms a tender flank steak (matambre) into a pizza-like experience. This recipe features a perfectly cooked steak topped with classic pizza ingredients and baked until golden and bubbly.
Milanesa
A classic Argentine comfort food, Milanesa features thin, tender cutlets (typically beef or chicken) coated in breadcrumbs and fried to a perfect golden crisp. It's a beloved staple for everyday meals.
Ñoquis del 29
A beloved Argentine tradition, these soft potato gnocchi are traditionally eaten on the 29th of each month with a coin placed underneath the plate for good luck and financial prosperity. This recipe offers a detailed guide to creating these comforting dumplings from scratch.
Ojo de Bife (Argentine Ribeye)
A thick-cut, premium ribeye steak grilled to perfection, a staple of Argentine asado. This recipe focuses on showcasing the quality of the beef with simple seasoning.
Pastel de Papas
A hearty and comforting Argentine meat pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes, reminiscent of a Shepherd's Pie. This dish is a beloved family classic, often enhanced with traditional Argentine additions like olives and hard-boiled eggs.
Pizza Fugazetta
An iconic Argentine focaccia-style pizza from Buenos Aires, characterized by its thick, airy crust generously topped with a substantial layer of sweet, caramelized onions and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ravioles Caseros (Homemade Ravioli)
A beloved Argentine Sunday pasta tradition, these homemade ravioli showcase a rich Italian heritage. This recipe guides you through creating tender pasta filled with creamy ricotta and vibrant spinach.
Revuelto Gramajo
A classic Argentine comfort food, Revuelto Gramajo is a hearty scramble of crispy fried potatoes, ham, peas, and scrambled eggs, often enjoyed as a late-night meal or a satisfying brunch. It's known for its simple yet delicious combination of textures and flavors.
Sopa Paraguaya
A delicious and savory Paraguayan corn bread, often served as a side dish, despite its name suggesting soup. It's dense, flavorful, and perfect with grilled meats.
Sorrentinos
Sorrentinos are a beloved Argentine stuffed pasta, resembling large, round ravioli, traditionally filled with a savory mixture of ricotta, ham, and mozzarella. This dish showcases a rich Italian heritage adapted with a distinct Argentine flair.
Tallarines con Tuco
A classic Argentine Sunday lunch: fresh tagliatelle pasta served with a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce (tuco). This dish embodies the comforting flavors of Argentine-Italian culinary heritage.
Tamales Tucumanos
Authentic Tamales Tucumanos, a savory corn masa delicacy from Northern Argentina, typically filled with seasoned beef and pork fat. A cherished specialty perfect for gatherings and festivals.
Tarta Pascualina
A traditional Argentine Easter pie, this Tarta Pascualina features a savory spinach and ricotta filling baked within a flaky puff pastry crust, with whole eggs nestled inside. It's a beloved Easter delicacy with Italian roots.
Tortilla de Papas (Argentine Potato Omelette)
A hearty and flavorful Argentine take on the classic Spanish tortilla, this potato omelette is a staple for any occasion, from a simple everyday meal to a festive gathering. It features tender, slow-cooked potatoes and onions bound together with fluffy eggs.
🥟Appetizer Dishes(9)
Dulce de Membrillo con Queso
A classic Argentine sweet and salty treat, Dulce de Membrillo con Queso is a simple yet elegant dessert or snack. Firm quince paste is paired with a complementary cheese for a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
Matambre Arrollado (Argentine Rolled Beef)
A classic Argentine dish, Matambre Arrollado is a flavorful rolled flank steak stuffed with a colorful mixture of hard-boiled eggs, vegetables, and spinach. It's typically braised or poached until tender, then chilled and sliced thin to be served cold as an elegant appetizer or cold cut.
Molleja (Argentine Grilled Sweetbreads)
Molleja, or sweetbreads (thymus gland), are a prized delicacy in Argentine asado. This recipe focuses on grilling them to a perfect crispy exterior while maintaining a tender interior, served simply with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Mollejas (Argentine Sweetbreads)
Mollejas, or sweetbreads (thymus glands), are a highly prized delicacy in Argentina, especially during an asado (barbecue). This recipe focuses on achieving a perfectly grilled exterior with a creamy, tender interior.
Pastelitos
Argentine fried pastries, traditionally enjoyed during national holidays. These sweet pastries are filled with either quince paste (dulce de membrillo) or sweet potato paste (dulce de batata), folded into decorative shapes, and fried until golden and crisp.
Picada Argentina
A quintessential Argentine social gathering starter, the Picada is a generous platter featuring an assortment of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, briny olives, crunchy nuts, and crusty bread. It's designed for sharing and conversation, often enjoyed before a traditional 'asado' (barbecue).
Provoleta (Grilled Provolone)
A classic Argentine starter, Provoleta is a thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until golden brown and bubbly, then seasoned with oregano and chili flakes. Perfect for sharing as an appetizer before a barbecue (asado).
Sandwich de Miga
Sandwich de Miga are delicate, crustless sandwiches layered with various fillings, a staple at Argentine celebrations and parties. They are typically made with thin slices of white bread and can be customized with a wide array of ingredients.
Vitel Toné
A classic Argentine Christmas dish, Vitel Toné features tender, cold-sliced veal bathed in a rich, creamy tuna and anchovy sauce. It's a beloved festive meal, originating from Italian traditions but uniquely adapted in Argentina.
🍲Soup Dishes(4)
Carbonada Criolla
A hearty and festive Argentine beef stew, traditionally served inside a hollowed-out pumpkin. It features a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors with tender beef, root vegetables, corn, and fruit.
Locro
Argentina's beloved national stew, Locro, is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender corn, creamy white beans, and a rich blend of pork, beef, and squash, all simmered to perfection and traditionally topped with a vibrant salsa criolla. It's a staple for celebrations, especially on May 25th.
Locro Criollo
A hearty and traditional Argentine corn stew, often prepared for national holidays like May 25th. This rich dish features hominy, beans, various meats, and squash, simmered to perfection.
Puchero
A hearty and comforting Argentine boiled dinner, featuring tender meats and a medley of vegetables, traditionally enjoyed on cold winter days. It's often served in two courses: first the flavorful broth, followed by the meats and vegetables.
🥗Salad Dishes(2)
Ensalada Criolla (Argentine Creole Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Argentine salad, typically served as a side dish with grilled meats (asado). It features thinly sliced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers dressed in a simple vinaigrette. The key is the freshness and balance of flavors.
Ensalada Rusa
A classic Argentine potato salad, Ensalada Rusa is a comforting and flavorful side dish featuring finely diced vegetables bound together with creamy mayonnaise. Perfect for barbecues and family gatherings.
🍰Dessert Dishes(16)
Alfajores
Argentine dulce de leche sandwich cookies - tender, melt-in-your-mouth cornstarch cookies filled with rich caramel and coated in coconut. A quintessential treat for 'merienda' (afternoon tea).
Argentine Helado (Dulce de Leche)
Experience the rich, dense, and incredibly creamy texture of Argentine helado, a beloved Italian-style ice cream, infused with the iconic flavor of dulce de leche.
Budín de Pan (Argentine Caramel Bread Pudding)
A classic Argentine dessert, Budín de Pan is a rich and comforting bread pudding featuring a luscious caramel sauce that coats every bite. It's a delightful way to use up day-old bread, transforming it into a sweet, custardy treat.
Chocotorta
An iconic no-bake Argentine chocolate cookie cake layered with a creamy dulce de leche and cream cheese mixture. Perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
Churros con Dulce de Leche
Authentic Argentine churros, a beloved street food, are made from a simple choux-like dough, fried to a perfect crisp, and generously filled with creamy dulce de leche. This recipe guides you through creating these delightful treats at home.
Dulce de Leche
Argentine Dulce de Leche is a rich, thick, and lusciously sweet caramelized milk spread, considered a national obsession. It's perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or enjoying by the spoonful.
Empanadas Argentinas
Argentina's beloved hand pies - flaky, golden-brown pastry filled with a savory, seasoned ground beef mixture, punctuated by the briny pop of olives and the richness of hard-boiled egg.
Facturas
Facturas are a diverse array of Argentine breakfast pastries, often enjoyed with coffee. This recipe focuses on the process of creating these flaky, sweet treats, which rely on a laminated dough technique similar to croissants or puff pastry.
Flan Casero (Argentine Homemade Flan)
Flan Casero is a beloved Argentine dessert, a rich and creamy baked custard often served with a drizzle of dulce de leche. This recipe guides you through creating a restaurant-quality flan in your own kitchen.
Flan con Dulce de Leche
A classic Argentine caramel custard (flan) enriched with dulce de leche and a touch of cream. This dessert is a beloved staple, often considered the king of Argentine sweets.
Medialunas
Argentine medialunas are a beloved sweet breakfast pastry, similar to croissants but richer and often glazed. They are a staple in Argentine cafes and homes, perfect with a cup of coffee.
Milhojas
Milhojas, meaning 'thousand leaves,' is a classic Argentine pastry shop delight featuring delicate layers of puff pastry generously filled with creamy dulce de leche, often crowned with meringue or a dusting of powdered sugar. It's a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients.
Panqueques con Dulce de Leche
Argentine crepes, known as panqueques, are delicate, thin pancakes traditionally served filled with sweet dulce de leche. This simple dessert is a beloved classic.
Pastafrola (Argentine Quince Tart)
A classic Argentine tea-time treat, Pastafrola is a sweet shortcrust pastry tart filled with quince paste (membrillo) and often topped with a decorative lattice. It's a beloved dessert with Italian roots, perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or mate.
Rogel
A classic Argentine celebration cake featuring numerous thin, delicate layers of baked dough generously spread with rich dulce de leche and crowned with a fluffy Italian meringue.
Vigilante (Argentine Cheese and Quince)
A classic Argentine dessert, 'El Vigilante' (The Watchman) is a delightful and simple pairing of firm cheese and sweet quince paste. It's a perfect way to end a meal, especially after a barbecue (asado).
🍞Bread Dishes(2)
Fainá (Argentine Chickpea Flatbread)
A thin, savory, and crispy flatbread made from chickpea flour, traditionally served as a base or topping for pizza. Its simple ingredients and quick preparation make it a versatile and delicious accompaniment.
Tortilla al Rescoldo (Argentine Ember Bread)
A rustic and traditional Argentine flatbread, cooked directly in hot embers. This 'Tortilla al Rescoldo' is a staple of gaucho cuisine, often enjoyed alongside a traditional asado (barbecue). Its simple ingredients and unique cooking method result in a wonderfully smoky and hearty bread.
🥨Snack Dishes(2)
Choripán
The quintessential Argentine street food, a Choripán is a grilled chorizo sausage nestled in a crusty bread roll, generously slathered with vibrant chimichurri sauce. Perfect for game days, barbecues, or any casual gathering.
Fugazza Rellena (Argentine Stuffed Pizza)
A beloved Argentine street food, Fugazza Rellena is a decadent, double-decker pizza stuffed with a generous layer of caramelized onions and melted mozzarella cheese. It's a savory pie with a delightful sweet and savory filling.
🍵Beverage Dishes(6)
Bife de Chorizo (Argentine Strip Steak)
A prime cut of Argentine strip steak, known as Bife de Chorizo, expertly grilled to perfection. This restaurant favorite is celebrated for its rich flavor and tender texture, typically served with vibrant chimichurri.
Entraña (Argentine Skirt Steak)
Entraña, or skirt steak, is a thin, flavorful cut of beef essential to any Argentine asado (barbecue). Its thinness allows for quick cooking, resulting in a wonderfully seared exterior and a tender, juicy interior. This recipe focuses on simple seasoning and high-heat grilling to let the natural flavor of the meat shine.
Matambre Tierno (Tender Grilled Flank Steak)
A classic Argentine dish featuring tender, thinly sliced flank steak (matambre) grilled to perfection. This recipe focuses on a simple preparation to highlight the quality of the beef, served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce.
Steak with Chimichurri
Perfectly grilled, thick-cut ribeye steaks served with Argentina's vibrant and herbaceous chimichurri sauce, a classic accompaniment made with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.
Vacío (Argentine Flank Steak)
Vacío, a prized cut of flank steak in Argentina, is traditionally slow-grilled over embers. This method renders the fat beautifully, creating a tender and flavorful steak with a satisfying crust. Perfect for a traditional Argentine asado.
Vacío al Asador (Argentine Grilled Flank Steak)
A classic Argentine Asado centerpiece, Vacío (flank steak) is traditionally slow-roasted over an open fire, resulting in incredibly tender and flavorful beef. This method emphasizes the natural richness of the meat, seasoned simply with coarse salt.
🧀Cheese Dishes(2)
Milanesa a la Napolitana
Milanesa a la Napolitana is a beloved Argentine comfort food. It features a breaded beef cutlet (milanesa) topped with a rich tomato sauce, a slice of ham, and melted mozzarella cheese, often finished under the broiler. It's typically served with a side of crispy French fries.
Milanesa Napolitana
A beloved Argentine classic, Milanesa Napolitana features a breaded and fried cutlet (beef or chicken) generously topped with rich tomato sauce, savory ham, and melted mozzarella cheese, often finished with a sprinkle of oregano. It's a hearty and satisfying dish, perfect for any occasion.