Looking back on this week, we realized haven’t ventured very far into South America. Honestly, we’re just not as familiar with foods from countries like Chile and Peru. But we’d like to be! These recipes seem like a good place to start.
1. Scallop Ceviche in Tiger’s Milk from Gourmet - Tiger’s milk is the term for the spicy citrus broth left at the bottom of the bowl - a Peruvian hangover cure!
2. Pasqualina from Tanterra Wines - As if the chivito weren't enough, here's another dish from Uruguay that incorporates eggs - into a pie this time, along with a heaping mound of greens.
3. Rib-Eye Steaks with Chimichurri from Saveur - Argentina is well-known for their excellent beef. Green chimichurri sauce makes an excellent companion.
4. Colombian Empanadas from Nika’s Culinaria - Empanadas are a staple of many Latin American cuisines. We love Colombia’s savory deep-fried version!
5. Brazilian Fish Stew from Simply Recipes - This classic seaside soup is made with coconut milk and served over savory rice.
6. Aji de Carne from CD Kitchen - We would never have thought to put bananas in a savory meat dish, but this Bolivian dish sounds delicious!
7. Tomatican Soup from Big Oven - Hailing from Chile, this soup is filled with fresh tomatoes, corn, and lima beans.
What are your favorite recipes from South America?
Related: A Taste of Brazil: 8 Recipes for a Brazilian Dinner Party
(Image: Marcus Nilsson/Gourmet)
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hahaha. i just searched for 'chilean sea bass,' both here & on the web in general. i just bought some today & know nothing about cooking it. i think i'm going to try this recipe from allrecipes.com.
Sorry but i have to make this comment: It's COLOMBIA not Columbia.
Oh man.
You're totally making me miss my sweet Argentinean food. When I *finally* go visit I'll have to loose at least 10 pounds prior to my trip : )
My favorite foods:
Milanesa
Matambre
Tortillas (completely different from the Mexican version we're used to here in the US)
Alfajores
Tamales
Churros
Mirinda (okay, it's a soda, but still delicious)
Yep, at least 10 pounds.
Ubiniquis - Thanks for pointing out the typo! Fixed now.
Tomorrow is Chile's bicentennial so we'll be eating plenty of asado all weekend, accompanied by ensalada Chilena, empanadas, and pebre (the ubiquitous pico de gallo-like sauce), washed down with chicha or wine. If there's any room for dessert, maybe some cakes such as panqueque or kuchen? But definitely lots of manjar (dulce de leche) filled goodies!
Not sure where the whole "hangover cure" of leche de tigre came from. I lived in Peru for years and never heard of it used that way...unless you're doing a "hair of the dog" cure.
Leche de tigre is, as they said, the liquid (and small bits and peices left over) from making ceviche, but it's mixed with Pisco (or sometimes vodka).
What's with the lack of real Peruvian dishes?
I mean, ceviche is nice and all, but that's not the only thing to eat there.
What about papas a la huancaina? Causa (really simple, might I add)? Anything more interesting in ceviche, PLEASE!
I just picked up some supplies and will promptly be preparing a pino for empanadas Chilenas to celebrate tomorrow's bicentennial! And, like Dorothy above, there will be plenty of ensalada Chilena, pebre, and Chilean wine! Makes me want to go see my family in Chile so badly!!