{"id":208,"date":"2013-03-22T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2013-03-22T07:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khispstaging.wpengine.com\/how-to-order-steak-in-argentina\/"},"modified":"2023-06-15T14:31:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:31:48","slug":"how-to-order-steak-in-argentina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/details\/places\/how-to-order-steak-in-argentina\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Order Steak in Argentina"},"content":{"rendered":"

S<\/span>teak reigns supreme in Argentina. The country is famous for its grass-fed beef, in all cuts and iterations. The asado<\/em> is a traditional Argentine meal in which friends and family gather for the better part of a day to enjoy a marathon Barbeque. If you\u2019re visiting Buenos Aires<\/a>, a trip to a <\/span>parilla<\/em> to enjoy a steak and some Malbec is a must.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buenos Aires has very Italian roots, and they follow the Italian tradition of letting the food speak for itself. You won\u2019t find many different sauces and spices served along with their food.* Instead, restaurants focus on using high-quality ingredients to bring out the foods\u2019 natural flavor. Argentine beef is a shining example of this philosophy. Steak-houses in the area tend to stick to a no-frills philosophy, allowing the food to be the star.<\/p>\n

In addition to the high quality of their beef, the manner in which Argentines cook and prepare their asados<\/em> is a point of pride. Meat is never cooked over a gas grill. Instead, the chef will prepare a large fire of wood and\/or charcoal to cook the meat. This is all part of the ritual of the meal\u2026the asadero <\/em>meticulously tends to the fire to ensure the coals reach exactly the right temperature to cook the perfect steak. The \u201cgrill\u201d is called a parilla<\/em> (pah-ree-sha). You will see them in various forms, from a brick chimney structure to a large open fire pit. When you see a restaurant called \u201cParilla ____\u201d, you can guarantee they\u2019ll be serving up some steak and tasty traditional fare.<\/p>\n

The art of preparing meat is a very careful practice. You\u2019ll see seasoned asaderos <\/em>show up to prepare Sunday barbeque with their own grill tools and knife set. After working for hours over the coals, when everyone sits down to enjoy the meal, it is customary to applaud the chef for their hard work.<\/p>\n

Steak is typically cooked \u201clow and slow\u201d over the coals on the parilla, so steaks tend to be cooked a little bit longer. If you prefer your steaks on the rare side, be sure to indicate this to your waiter. When ordering a steak, you can ask for the following:<\/p>\n