This is a list of dishes found in Argentine Cuisine.
Dishes
Appetizers and starters NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionChipaNortheastsnacksmall, baked, cheese-flavored rolls made with yucca. The use of yucca to make bread and cakes is traditional to the Guaraní people.Empanadasbread or pastry a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried with fillings differing from province to province; in some, it is mainly chicken; in others, beef (cubed or ground depending on the region) is used, perhaps spiced with cumin and paprika; others include onion, boiled egg, olives, or raisins.Deviled eggsHuevos rellenosappetizer hard-boiled eggs, shelled, cut in half and filled with the hard-boiled egg's yolk mixed with other ingredients such as mayonnaise and mustardPicadaappetizer an ensemble of several appetizers (although sometimes it is eaten as a main meal), including various cheeses, cured meats and sausages (such as ham, salame and leberwurst), olives in brine, pickled vegetables, nuts, potato chips, etc.Choripánsandwicha sandwich made with chorizo or sausage between two halves of a small French loaf. It is sometimes topped with chimichurri sauce.
Main dishes NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionAsadoPampasmeat disha range of barbecue techniques usually consisting of beef alongside various other meats, which are cooked on a grill, or open fire. It is considered a national dish.ChurrascoPampasmeat dishany cut of beef that is sliced slightly thin as a steak and grilled over hot coals or on a very hot skillet.HumitaNorthwestmain or side vegetable dishprepared with fresh corn, sautéed onions and some spices, depending on the region or taste. The dough is wrapped in corn husks and boiled.LocroNorthweststewa stew of squash, meat, and hominyMatambrePampasrouladea roulade of flank steak and vegetables usually cut in thick slices and served cold.Milanesasmeat disha thin, breaded and deep fried or baked slice of beef, chicken, or sometimes pork, and even eggplants or soy.Pascualinasavoury piea spinach and/or chard pie originally from Italy, very similar to the Greek spanakopitaPolentaPampasporridgecornmeal boiled into a porridge, usually served with cheese and sometimes tomato saucePollo al discoNorthweststewa stew of chicken and vegetables cooked in a deep round dish over an open fireRevuelto Gramajo hashA common Argentine breakfast dish consisting of fried julienne potatoes, eggs, cheese and vegetables.SorrentinospastaA type of ravioli created in Mar del Plata by immigrants from Sorrento, ItalyVitel tonémeat dishcold, sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavored with tuna. It is considered a traditional Christmas dish.
Sauces NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionChimichurriCold saucesauce used for grilled meat, and marinate fish, and other white meats. It contains: parsley, garlic, salt, peppercorn, chili pepper flakes, oregano, green onion, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice (fresh) and water.
See also List of cuisines
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