The Food and Cooking of Argentina
Author | : Cesar Bartolini |
Publisher | : Lorenz Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-04-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 1908991372 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781908991379 |
Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Strongly influenced by Spanish cooking traditions, Argentinian food is most famous for its first-class beef, herded by the iconic gauchos of the Pampas. The country's cuisine is far more varied than this, however, with a focus on fresh, home-sourced ingredients, such as lamb and Welsh-influenced cakes from Patagonia, fish from the coast, and fresh fruit and vegetables from the fertile region of Mesopotamia. Whether you want to create Matambre a la Pizza - wonderful grilled steak topped with tomatoes and cheese; crispy tempting fish Milanesas - deep-fried in breadcrumbs; or delicious Alfahores - little shortbread biscuits sandwiched together with dulche de leche, this book holds all you need to recreate the authentic food of Argentina.