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Ask what the national dish of Argentina is and the answer is asado: a ritual of beef grilled slowly over embers. Start with our Asado recipe, then browse 92 more Argentine classics, from everyday cooking to festive specialities.

The Most Famous Argentine Dishes

  1. Asado

    Asado is not a recipe so much as an afternoon. Beef goes on a grill over wood coals, cooks slowly for well over an hour, and comes off in stages while everyone stands around the …

  2. Alfajores

    Discover Alfajores, Argentina's best-loved sweet treat. Two impossibly tender biscuits sandwiched around a generous layer of dulce de leche, then finished with chocolate or a …

  3. Empanadas

    Discover Empanadas de Carne, one of Argentina's most beloved bites. These savoury filled pastries are simple to make at home, packing seasoned beef mince, onions and peppers into a …

  4. Choripán

    Meet Choripán, Argentina's most sociable street food. A chorizo sizzled over open coals, tucked into a crusty roll and crowned with punchy green chimichurri. It is the sandwich …

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National Dish Argentina: Asado (Recipe)

Asado is not a recipe so much as an afternoon. Beef goes on a grill over wood coals, cooks slowly for well over an hour, and comes …

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What is the national dish of Argentina?

The national dish of Argentina is asado, a ritual of beef grilled slowly over embers. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 92 more authentic Argentine recipes.

What food is Argentina famous for?

Beyond asado, Argentina is famous for dishes like Alfajores, Empanadas and Choripán. This page collects 93 authentic Argentine recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.