South American Recipes
Looking for authentic recipes from Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil or Venezuela? Maybe you are looking for a recipe for Brigadeiro or a ceviche or empanadas? We have recipes for these and much more.
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Chimichurri is a marinade and sauce that hails from Argentina. It's excellent on steaks, and best used immediately.
This is a classic fried pastry, with versions popular in Chile, Argentina and the US. This recipe is similar to the ones you find in New Mexico in the USA. Roll in a mixture of cinnamon and caster sugar immediately after frying, or try drizzling with honey.
Quinoa, a delicately flavoured whole grain that originated in South America, is higher in protein than any other grain. You can find it in health-food stores or in the health-food section of large supermarkets. The good news for busy cooks is that it takes no longer to cook than white rice.
You can make this easy fudge-like sweet using salted peanuts if you like. This will give it a slightly salty bite.
A popular snack in Brazil, these delicious Parmesan cheese puffs are easy to make and also gluten free!
This is a Brazilian favourite (and an old family recipe) and takes no cooking at all. It's a little tart and tangy for those of you who don't like your desserts to be too sweet.
Chimichurri is an Argentinian steak sauce based on parsley and garlic. Here it is served with lean pork kebabs.
A super easy carrot cake to make - just blend all the ingredients in a food processor and bake! Top with chocolate icing for an extra treat.
This is a simplified version of a common Brazilian dish that I remember from my childhood. You can use any firm-fleshed white fish.
In this recipe, slices of beef are marinated in a tangy green herb-based sauce, called chimichurri sauce, which hails from Argentina, making them tender and juicy. They are complemented nicely by crispy grilled potatoes.
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