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Argentinian recipes, foods, cuisines, dishes and blogs. Discover a whole host of travel inspiration and food delicacies from Argentina.

Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken & Rice) Recipe

Arroz con pollo is a popular, traditional Latin American dish that combines chicken and rice with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and various seasonings such as cumin, paprika, and oregano. It is popular in many Latin American countries including Cuba, Peru, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Argentina and Costa Rica. The …

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Argentinian Balcarce Cake Recipe

Balcarce Cake is a traditional Argentinian dessert that originated in the city of Balcarce, Buenos Aires province. It is a type of sponge cake that is filled with dulce de leche, a caramel-like sauce made from sweetened condensed milk, and topped with meringue and fruit.  It is typically made with a light and airy sponge …

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Puchero Recipe

Puchero is a kind of Spanish-originating stew consisting of a wide range of vegetables, the exact ingredients of which vary by region. The dish is also very popular in Yucatán, Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Philippines, and the independent communities of Andalusia and the Canary Islands. Puchero is basically similar to the Spanish cocido but …

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Authentic Argentinian Provoleta Recipe

Provoleta is an Argentinian dish of melted provoleta cheese, heated up until it is slightly browned and melting, then served hot. This dish is a staple at traditional barbecues, known as asados, and is served hot in a small cast-iron skillet before the main barbecue event. Provoleta has a mild cheese flavour, with a smokiness …

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Traditional Churrasco Recipe

Churrasco is a traditional Latin American barbecue technique where chops of beef, veal, lamb, pork and chicken are skewered and then grilled over a wood fire. It is a very popular dish in Brazil but is also a widely followed cooking method in many other countries, like Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Guatemala, Cuba …

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Revuelto Gramajo Recipe

Revuelto Gramajo is a typical Argentinian and Uruguayan hash dish prepared using fried julienned potatoes, ham and scrambled eggs. Other ingredients that people are often seen using include peas, other fresh vegetables, fish, pork and other meats. Occasionally, French fries are also used as an ingredient. This Argentinian delicacy is commonly consumed in Buenos Aires …

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Argentinian Food: 20 Must-Try Traditional Dishes of Argentina

Occupying much of the South West tip of South America, Argentina stands as the 8th largest country in the world in terms of landmass. With magnificent mountains, beaches, waterfalls and landscapes along with a rich cultural history, a burning passion for football and wine, this latin-American country is among the most visited tourist destinations on …

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Argentinian Medialunas Recipe

Medialunas is the Argentinian take on the traditional French croissant. The word literally translates to half a moon (explaining the crescent shape). The yeast infused dough is intricately layered with butter with a technique called laminating and glazed with sugar. Unlike a regular croissant, Medialunas are smaller and sweeter. It is a staple pastry dish …

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Argentinian Parrillada Recipe

Parrillada is an Argentinian barbecue dish composed of various meats that are grilled and paired with different sauces, such as chimichurri or mushroom escabeche. This recipe hits back to the origins of Argentinian cooking and is very similar to what we now know as modern-day barbecue. Origin & Cultural Significance The art of Argentinian cooking …

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Authentic Tortas Fritas Recipe

If you’ve ever been to Uruguay or Argentina you will surely have tried the classic tortas fritas sweet treat. For those of you who haven’t tortas fritas are essentially deep-fried dough tossed with sugar, and they are oh-so-delicious! Tortas fritas translates to ‘fried cakes’ and were allegedly created for the gauchos of Argentina who roamed …

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Calf or Bull Testicle Fries (Criadillas) Recipe

Travelling through Argentina it’s not difficult to be able find and eat fried calf or bulls testicles (criadillas), served with salsa. Fancy trying that? “Criadillas” are fried bulls testicles, eaten predominantly in regions where bullfighting is popular and often by the victorious matador as a sign of strength. You can also try them in Spain or …

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