Salsa golf facts for kids
Salsa golf served at a "taste-off" in Buenos Aires
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| Type | condiment |
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| Place of origin | Argentina |
| Created by | Luis Federico Leloir |
| Main ingredients | mayonnaise, ketchup, pimento, oregano, cumin |
Salsa golf means "golf sauce" in Spanish. It is a cold, thick sauce very popular in Argentina. People often use it as a condiment, which is something you add to food to make it taste better.
The story goes that a famous doctor named Luis Federico Leloir invented this sauce. It happened in the mid-1920s at a golf club in a beach town called Mar del Plata. Dr. Leloir was tired of eating shrimp with just mayonnaise. So, he asked a waiter to bring him different ingredients. He tried mixing things like vinegar, lemon, mustard, and ketchup. His favorite mix was ketchup and mayonnaise. His friends at the golf club liked it too and named it salsa golf. Soon, this tasty sauce became famous and spread to nearby Uruguay.
What is Salsa Golf Made Of?
There are a few ways to make salsa golf. But the main ingredients are always mayonnaise and a tomato-based sauce, like ketchup. To give it a special Argentine flavor, people often add spices. These can include pimento, oregano, and cumin.
How is Salsa Golf Used?
Salsa golf is great for many foods. People use it on salads, meats, and other dishes. It is also the main ingredient in a classic Argentine meal. This dish is called palmitos en salsa golf. It features hearts of palm served with the sauce.
In Paraguay, a country next to Argentina, salsa golf is also very popular. Sometimes, people there eat it as a special treat with quail eggs. Outside of South America, you might know salsa golf by different names. It is often called Marie Rose sauce or fry sauce.
Another dish that uses salsa golf is called Revuelto Gramajo. It's a mix of scrambled eggs, potatoes, and other ingredients, often served with a dollop of this famous sauce.
