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Dulce de leche
Dulce de leche is a popular sweetener used in Argentinian
cooking, often seen for sale all over the country in large
glass jars. Made by boiling equal parts of milk and sugar
it has a very sweet, caramel taste and has a consistency between
honey and butter. It is loaded with calories and is a popular
condiment for spreading on bread and sweetening drinks.
Ice cream is of excellent quality in Argentina and Dulce
De Leche is one of the most famous flavours. In the hot summer
months cafes all over the country and in particular Buenos
Aires serve Dulce De Leche ice cream to cool off in the
intense heat.
Mate
This popular beverage is drunk through a long metal straw
called a bombilla, out of a gourd full of mate leaves
and boiling water. It is common to be offered a drink of mate
during long waiting periods and especially during arduous
land journeys. Considered an icebreaker in Argentina it's
considered impolite to refuse, so if you are offered some,
take a sip and pass the gourd on to someone else. Many travellers
buy their own mate gourd and find it an excellent way to make
friends while travelling around the country.
Asado/Parilla
Argentinians love their meat, and the Asado, or Argentinian
barbeque, is the way they like it best - grilled on a huge
spit over a pit full of red hot coals. If you are invited
to an Asado or decide to eat in a Parilla (BBQ restaurant),
bring your appetite because the food is served in large portions
and consists entirely of sausages, steaks, ribs with just
a few grilled peppers on the side. Many Parillas are all you
can eat for a fixed price so it might be wise to eat lightly
beforehand. In the southern parts of the country the Asado
uses goat meat instead of beef.
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