Argentine cooking / recipes from Argentina
Hey, I'm having a traditional Argentine Asado in a couple weeks and have found some authentic recipes/foods but would like more!!
I need:
Vegetable dishes
A general flavor profile of spices and herbs would be REALLY helpful!!!
Any other tips would be great! thanks!
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7 Comments:
i just a long time in Argentina. at asados the vegatable dished are very simple. simple salad of leaves or sliced tomatoes. maybe pickled eggplant or zuccini. lots of bread and often mayo as a condiment. something interesting is proveleta: grilled or griddled wheel of provolone cheese with diced tomatoes, oregano and maybe some cumin.
herb and spice use is minimal and most food is rather simple. oregano, some cumin, parsley (fresh) paprika and a bit of red chili. lemon juice and garlic.
check out this article in the boston globe:
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2009/05/20/asado_a_cookout_that_is_more_than_a_meal/
coolname at 11:23PM on 06/14/09
Try some provencal mushrooms - just sautee mushrooms in olive oil, garlic and parsley. Delicious. I made this weekend a sandwich inspired in these mushrooms. I had them in Uruguay, i know it's not the same, but close enough to us who are not from over there.
Other alternatives might be - roasted potatoes with mustard, cracked potatoes, or even some steamed broccoli/cauliflower with a mustard vinnaigrette or a parsley/chimichurri type sauce.
Anything italian-inspired would work also... like a spinach and artichoke casserole, or a tomato and fresh mozzarella salad with balsamic or even a pasta dressed with marinated tomatoes.
Madelyn
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MadelynRodriguez at 2:24PM on 06/15/09
Vegetables? At an asado? The closest thing we had was a salad called ensalada rusa which is steamed vegetables mixed with mayo and spices.
A random tip: if you wanna go really authentic get some mate to drink!
Luuci at 11:00AM on 06/19/09
yeah, argentine vegetables are never really spiced, a salad with leaf lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded carrots (onions if you like) is pretty standard and if you go with cooked veggies they are usually just boiled. not very exciting, but authentic. As for types of veggies, try swiss chard, there it's called acelga and its on pretty much every menu in one form or another.
Cebca at 3:33PM on 06/19/09
oh, you should definitely make your own chimichurri though
Cebca at 3:33PM on 06/19/09
Try this great recipe from Sara Moulton for appetizers - Arepitas with Chimichurri and Queso Fresco, or make larger sized fritters for a side dish:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sara-moulton/corn-fritters-herb-salsa-fresh-cheese-arepitas-chimichurri-queso-fresco-recipe/index.html
I've also had a really good potato salad at Argentinian restaurants. It tastes like a traditional recipe with capers, stuffed green olives that have been sliced, diced carrots and chopped eggs. The sauce tastes like mayonnaise and mustard. I've been meaning to try this for the next BBQ I've been invited to.
MMinNYC at 4:31PM on 06/20/09
Yeah - agreed with whats been said above - there really aren't many "vegetables" at an asado - its usually a nice salad: shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, maybe some pickled beets, hard boiled egg, shredded carrot. Oil and vinegar for a dressing. Or the ensalada rusa - kind of like a potato salad idea.
thinkingincrayons at 4:44PM on 06/20/09