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Argentina

¿Donde está Argentina?

-located in South America -one of southernmost countries -Atlantic Ocean on eastern border -claimed Las Malvinas     -part of the Falkland Islands

Countries Bordering Argentina

-West:  Chile  -North:  Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia -East: Uruguay -Southeast:  Falkland Islands

Comidas Native to Argentina

-Squash -Melons -Sweet Potatoes -Beef 

Comidas Imported to Argentina

-Italy and Spain -Pizza -Pasta Dishes     -spaghetti     -Lasagna

Comidas Imported to Argentina cont.

-British, German, Jewish     -brought styles of cooking -Tea     -teatime became big after    immigration

Techniques Native to Argentina

-Grilling     -Gauchos grilled cattle     -open, wood fueled fire -used for all courses     -vegetables to desserts

Italian-Argentine Cooking Techniques

-Handmade Pasta -if not handmade:  bought fresh    -Ravioles  (Raviolis)     -Sorrentinos  (large, round,    filled pasta)

    -Fideos  (spaghetti)

Spanish-Argentine Cooking            Techniques-Stews

    -guisos         -meat and        vegetables

    -pucheros

        -chickpeas,        noodles, vegetables

Region de Argentina-La Pampa

-los gauchos-northeast     -agriculture, cattle   -Spanish immigrants settled in past     -mostly impoverished-stronger Spanish culture

Region de Argentina-La Pampa cont.-hills, plateaus, plains, valleys

-Mediterranean climate-temperature varies greatly

-most attractive seasons:  spring, fall

    -spring:  flowing    landscape, colorful    flowers

    -fall:  yellow and ochre    landscape

Region de Argentina-La Pampa cont.

-Bife Argentina -fresh milk     -meat/milk from the gauchos -fresh honey   -make really good barbeque

Region de Argentina-Patagonia

-large range of people     -new parents     -retired people     -business owners -large Spanish and Italian culture

Region de Argentina-Patagonia cont.

-mountainous from Andes Mountain Range -plateaus in the south -hills -volcanos -lava fields

Region de Argentina-Patagonia cont.

-beef most important meat -cheeses -fish -olives -fruits

Plato de La Pampa-Chimichurri

-olive oil, lemon juice -garlic, shallots -parsley, basil, thyme, oregano -salt, pepper -herbal, slightly acidic

Plato de La Pampa-Bife de Chorizo

-beef -salt -fresh ground pepper -make sure grill is hot -spicy taste

Plato de Patagonia-Cheese Roll                 with Mussels-pastry       -flour, yeast, butter, milk,    salt -stuffing     -mussels, onion, fresh    cheese, herbs -fluffy, fresh

Plato de Patagonia-Patagonian Pie

-salmon, sweet pepper, carrot,eggs -hard-boiled eggs, parsley, garlic -grated cheese -salt, pepper, ginger -tastes herby and like salmon

Herbs de la Pampa

    -Coriander: lemon and sage-like taste    -Fennel: licorice-taste    -Mustard: tangy taste    -Chamomile: sweet     -Cilantro: strong taste    -Parsley: herbal

Herbos de Patagonia

-Lavender: calming taste   -Hop: bitter taste

Spices-Spice shops are very common in Argentina, like el Gato Negroen Buenos Aires -Cayenne: strong and spicy -Cumin: used as rubs on beef -Chili pepper: spicy

Flavor Combos de Argentina

-Herb and spice mixtures for Steak marinades/rubs    -Parsley/Cilantro    -Chili Pepper    -Garlic/Shallot    -Lemon Juice-Spicy and acidic favor combinations-Chimichurri sauce

Starches de Argentina

-Since beef and meat are mostly the focus-Not many grains/starches    -Tortillas de Argentina (similar to Spain)        -Potato based -Empanadas    -Pastry with meat inside -Italian Influence    -Pastas and Pizza

Fats de Argentina

-Olive Oil    -Used in many dishes    -From Meditteranean        -Italy and Spain    -Butter    -Mucho bife    -Since many cows (for beef)-- lots of butter

Proteins de Argentina

-BIFE ARGENTINO-Beef is the main protein of Argentina -Almost everything is GRILLED -On the coasts, there are many seafoods choices    -Salmon    -many other fish

Vegetables of Argentina

-Mainly potatoes, onions, and tomatoes cultivated all over the country. -Other important products: Sweetpotatoes,  pumpkins, carrots, beans, peppers, and garlic.

Cooking equipmentFirewood Grate: Used to cook meat.   Asadores: Used to cook meat.    Brick & Concrete grill: Used for grilling.  

Argentinian Breakfast-Strong expresso coffee. - "Submarino", a popular breakfast drink with steamed milk and chocolate melted into it. -Croissants, AKA "media lunas". Popular with rich butter or dulce de leche, a very sweet toffee-like spread. -Filled churros. -French bread with jam and butter. -Grilled sandwiches or ham and cheese, AKA "tostados". -Sweet or salted cookies.

Biggest meal of the day...Argentinian Lunch

Pizzas:-Pizza por metro (pizza by the meter)-Pizza rellena (stuffed pizza)-Pizza a la parrilla (grilled pizza)   

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Pastas:-fettucini-ravioli-gnocchi-canelones*Served with italian sauce, stew, pesto, or white sauce (salsa  blanco).

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Meats:-empanadas (minced meat).-pork-barbecued and grilled pork, beef, lamb, and chicken.

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Sandwiches:-thin crusted (dainty) filled with ham and cheeses.

Dinner in Argentina

-Small dinner -Before 9:00 pm   -Dinner is not as important as lunch and is taken lightly.    -Empanadas    -chimichurris    -bocaditos    -meat

Mate

- Served in a gourd. -Infused hot drink. -Served with a metal straw. -Made with chopped yerba leaves.  

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por Rafa, Ema, y Jenna