ARGENTINIAN FOOD Argentinian food is greatly influenced by

ARGENTINIAN FOOD • Argentinian food is greatly influenced by Italy; one of their most popular dishes is pizza. • The most popular dishes are: Empanadas, Asado, Carbonada, Locro, Milanesa, and Parallada. • The most popular deserts are: Alfajores, Ambrosia, and Dulce de Leche.

Dulce de Leche • Extremely popular in Argentina • Used to fill cakes, pancakes, cookies, etc. used as an ice cream topping (there’s even an ice cream flavor of it) • To make this you have to have sweetened condensed milk and sugar. You let the milk boil (while stirring) for 2 -3 hours so the water is evaporated and the mix thickens. This will then continue to boil and it will start caramelizing.

Alfajores • Type of shortbread cookie that is filled with dulce de leche. • There a few different varieties of the same basic cookie. It can be filled with cornmeal, molasses, or cocoa. • Orgin is Spain. Came to South America during the Spanish Exploration time period.

Fun Facts • Most Argentinians eat four meals each day. Breakfast, lunch, after work or school but before dinner, and then they have dinner • Beef is the most popular food in Argentina, the tradition of eating beef started in the 19 th century. • Yerba mate is a popular traditional drink, which is similar to tea, wines are really popular too. • Coming from Italian influence, pastas are really common in Argentina too such as: spaghetti, sorrentino, Canelones, and lasagna.

Quick Quiz!!! What country is Argentina’s food Influenced by? A. United States B. Africa C. Italy D. India

Quick Quiz!!! What country is Argentina’s food Influenced by? C. Italy

Quick Quiz!!! • What are the most popular foods? • A. Empanadas and Alfajores • B. Pizza and Frijoles • C. Rojo arroz and Lasagna • D. Enchaladas and Alfajores

Quiz!!! • A. Empanadas and Alfajores

Quick Quiz!!! • What is the most popular meat in Argentina? • A. Chicken • B. Beef • C. Turkey • D Lamb

Quick Quiz!!! • What is the most popular meat in Argentina? • A. Beef