List of Argentine dishes facts for kids

Welcome to the world of Argentine cuisine! This is a list of delicious foods you can find in Argentina. Argentine food is a mix of flavors from different cultures, especially from Italy and Spain, along with native traditions. Get ready to explore some tasty dishes!

Delicious Argentine Food

Snacks and Starters

These are small bites or appetizers, perfect for starting a meal or enjoying as a quick snack.

Name	Image	What it is	Description
Chipá		A cheesy roll	These are small, baked, cheese-flavored rolls. They are made with yucca flour, which comes from a root vegetable. Making bread and cakes from yucca is a very old tradition of the Guaraní people in South America.
Empanadas		A stuffed pastry	Empanadas are like little stuffed pockets of bread or pastry. They can be baked or fried. The fillings change depending on where you are in Argentina! Some have chicken, others have beef (cubed or ground). They might also have spices like cumin and paprika, onion, boiled egg, olives, or even raisins.
Deviled eggs Huevos rellenos		Stuffed eggs	These are hard-boiled eggs cut in half. The yolk is taken out and mixed with other yummy things like mayonnaise and mustard. Then, the mixture is put back into the egg white.
Picada		A platter of snacks	A picada is a big plate with lots of different appetizers. It often includes various cheeses, cured meats (like ham and salami), olives, pickled vegetables, nuts, and potato chips. Sometimes, it's so big it can be a whole meal!
Choripán		A sausage sandwich	This is a popular sandwich made with grilled chorizo (a type of sausage). The sausage is placed inside two halves of a small French bread loaf. It's often topped with a special sauce called chimichurri.

Main Meals

These are the hearty dishes that make up the main part of an Argentine meal.

Name	Image	What it is	Description
Asado		Argentine barbecue	Asado is more than just barbecue; it's a whole cooking style! It usually involves cooking beef and other meats on a grill or over an open fire. It's considered the national dish of Argentina and is a big part of their culture.
Churrasco		Grilled steak	Churrasco is a thin slice of beef steak. It's grilled over hot coals or on a very hot pan. It's a simple yet delicious way to enjoy beef.
Humita		Corn dish	Humita is made with fresh corn, sautéed onions, and spices. The mixture is wrapped in corn husks (the leafy outer part of the corn cob) and then boiled. It can be a main dish or a side dish.
Locro		A hearty stew	Locro is a thick, warm stew. It's made with squash, meat, and hominy (dried corn kernels that have been treated). It's especially popular in the colder months.
Matambre		Rolled meat dish	Matambre is a roulade (a dish where meat is rolled around a filling). It's usually made from flank steak rolled with vegetables. It's often served cold and cut into thick slices.
Milanesas		Breaded cutlet	Milanesas are thin slices of meat (beef, chicken, or pork) that are breaded and then deep-fried or baked. You can also find vegetarian versions made with eggplant or soy.
Pascualina		Spinach pie	This is a savory pie filled with spinach and/or chard. It originally came from Italy and is quite similar to the Greek spanakopita.
Polenta		Cornmeal porridge	Polenta is a dish made by boiling cornmeal until it becomes a thick porridge. It's often served with cheese and sometimes with tomato sauce.
Pollo al disco		Chicken stew	This is a delicious stew made with chicken and vegetables. It's cooked in a deep, round dish over an open fire, which gives it a unique smoky flavor.
Revuelto Gramajo		Potato and egg hash	A common Argentine breakfast or light meal. It's a type of hash made with fried julienne potatoes (thin strips), eggs, cheese, and vegetables.
Sorrentinos		A type of pasta	Sorrentinos are a kind of ravioli, which is a stuffed pasta. They were created by immigrants from the city of Sorrento in Italy.
Vitel toné		Veal with tuna sauce	This dish features cold, sliced veal (meat from a young cow). It's covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has a delicious tuna flavor. It's a traditional dish often eaten during Christmas.

Tasty Sauces

Sauces add extra flavor and moisture to many Argentine dishes.

Name	Image	What it is	Description
Chimichurri		A flavorful sauce	Chimichurri is a popular cold sauce used with grilled meat, and sometimes to marinate fish or other meats. It's made with fresh ingredients like parsley, garlic, salt, peppercorn, chili pepper flakes, oregano, green onion, olive oil, vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and water.

See also

• List of cuisines