Tira De Asado - Argentinian-style Grilled Beef Ribs
This recipe takes advantage of a different type of cut for beef ribs, one that is popular with South American asadores. The rib bones are cut crosswise - butterflied - so that they lay flat within a thin, steak-like piece of meat that cooks quickly - no long, slow smoking or marinade for these guys. These ribs are one of the first courses off of the grill in a traditional grilled feast called an asado, and though they are seasoned very simply, they are really good.
Sopa:
Navy Bean and Corn Soup from Argentina - Locro de Argentina
The sweetness of the corn and the mild spiciness of chorizo complement each other beautifully in this easy navy bean soup. Serve each bowl with a spoonful of the spicy onion sauce. Enjoy this soup with a fresh salad and beef empanadas for a hearty meal.
Aperitivo:
Manchego Cheese and Quince Paste Hors d'Oeuvres
The pairing of manchego cheese and a slice of the beautiful dulce de membrillo, or quince paste, makes an elegant hors d'oeuvre to serve with wine. In Argentina and Uruguay this treat is known as a "Martín Fierro", after the gaucho in the epic Argentine poem by José Hernández. You can find membrillo paste in Latin markets and international groceries. Guava paste is also delicious served this way
Postre:
Homemade Dulce de Leche - Rich Caramel Sauce
Dulce de Leche (also known as manjar, manjar blanco, and arequipe), is widely adored all over South America. It's in birthday cakes, ice cream, pastries, cookies and more. Recipes vary by region, but the basic procedure is to boil milk and sugar until the mixture is a thick, golden caramel sauce. It's a slow process that is worth every minute.
Beber:
Yerba Mate
In Argentina and Uruguay, you might see people carrying a thermos tucked under their arm. It's their version of a Starbucks cup. The thermoses carry hot water, which is used to refill beautiful gourd cups of yerba mate (pronounced 'mah-tey'), an herbal tea. Yerba mate is a plant in the holly family, and its dried leaves are believed to have stimulant properties similar to coffee, but with fewer side effects.
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