Introduction
South America has a wealth of culinary traditions that go back centuries. Argentina has its famous asado and empanadas, Brazil’s cuisine is heavily influenced by African and Portuguese cooking styles, while Peru’s staple food is its ceviche. Here are some other countries worth exploring for their delicious cuisines:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- The city is known for its beef and wine.
- You can find street food at every turn, from small stands in front of supermarkets to carts selling churros on nearly every avenue in the city.
- Pizza parlors are also easy to come by; they’re especially popular with teenagers after school lets out at 3 p.m., who line up outside these establishments with their friends to get slices of pizza (and perhaps an empanada or two).
- Milanesas–breaded meat cutlets–are another local favorite, served alongside french fries smothered in mayonnaise or ketchup as well as other sides like mashed potatoes, salad greens and corn on the cob.
Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador’s gastronomic journey is a must-try for any traveler who loves to sample all the best that South America has to offer. The cuisine is influenced by the indigenous people of the Andes and Spanish colonial era. It’s based on corn, potatoes, rice, plantains and beans; with meat as an important ingredient in most dishes. Typical dishes include ceviche (raw fish marinated in lemon juice), churrasco (grilled beef) or picarones (doughnuts).
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Brazilian cuisine is a mixture of indigenous and European cuisine, with African, Asian and Amerindian influences. The country has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons; it’s hot all year round in the southern part of the country (Rio de Janeiro), but temperatures drop below freezing point in winter months in the north (Salvador). The cuisine reflects this diversity: there are spicy dishes from Bahia state as well as traditional ones from Minas Gerais state; seafood specialties from Rio Grande do Norte or Santa Catarina states; meaty feijoadas made famous by Rio de Janeiro’s Carioca community; sweet treats like pudim flan or brigadeiro chocolate balls made famous at Christmas time throughout Brazil…the list goes on!
This dish was inspired by one that I enjoyed at a local restaurant called “Mamma Mia!” It was such an amazing experience eating here because not only did they serve traditional Italian food but they also had live music playing while we ate our meal!
Lima, Peru
Peruvian cuisine is influenced by the indigenous, Spanish and African cultures that have inhabited the country. It is known for its use of spices and ingredients like cilantro, achiote and chillies. Peru has a diverse range of dishes including anticuchos (meat skewers), pachamanca (a type of oven-baked dish) and marinated seafoods like ceviche (fish or shellfish marinated in citrus juices).
Peruvian food is delicious but it’s not always easy to find at restaurants outside Lima so if you want to try authentic Peruvian food while visiting Lima then head over to Cusco where there are plenty of great options available!
Santiago, Chile
Chilean cuisine is influenced by the country’s topography and climate. Chile’s long coastline, its central position in South America, and its diverse geography have all contributed to its cuisine.
Gastronomic traditions were shaped by immigrants from Spain, Italy and China who brought their own culinary customs with them when they settled in Chile during the colonial era (1540-1810). Later on these cuisines were enriched by other European culinary influences such as Germanic cooking methods or French baking techniques (baguettes).
South America has a variety of cuisines to choose from.
South America is a diverse continent. You can find cuisines from all over the world here, from European to Asian and African. The variety of food you can try is endless and it’s definitely worth seeking out these delectable dishes.
- Peruvian cuisine: This style of cooking uses lots of fresh ingredients like seafood, meat and vegetables as well as potatoes, corn and beans (which are common staples). Some popular dishes include ceviche (raw fish marinated in citrus juice), papa a la Huancaina (potatoes with spicy cheese sauce) and anticuchos (marinated beef hearts).
- Brazilian cuisine: This style of cooking has influences from Portugal but also features many African flavors thanks to slavery on plantations during colonial times when Africans were brought here as slaves by Portuguese traders who wanted them to work their land but didn’t want them around after they’d done their job so they sent them off into the jungle where few others lived so there wouldn’t be any problems between any groups living together peacefully! However even though there aren’t many people left now due mostly likely because no one wants anything else except maybe gold or diamonds? But anyway back then those Africans did something called “fandango” which means dancing party for fun! So whenever someone gets married today then usually we still do this tradition even though most people nowadays don’t even know why anymore…
Conclusion
South America is a continent that has so much to offer. It’s not just about the cities and their culture, but also about the amazing food that can be found in each country. We hope this article has inspired you to try some new dishes or even travel to one of these countries so that you can experience them for yourself!
