12 South American Dishes You Have to Try Before You Die!
Embark on a culinary journey with these 12 authentic South American dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the savory delights of Argentine empanadas to the rich flavors of Brazil, each recipe brings the vibrant and diverse cuisine of South America right to your kitchen. Get ready to explore new flavors and spice up your menu with these unforgettable dishes.
Easy Beef Empanada Recipe from Argentina
Empanadas are fried pockets of dough filled with meat, vegetables and spices. They are popular all around the world and once you’ve mastered making them at home you will understand why!
Arepa Recipe From Colombia
Arepas are a delicious, warm Colombian dish that are easy to grab and go and can be customized to your liking. These toasty little pockets of dough make an excellent breakfast, snack, or can be stuffed with cheese and meat for a quick lunch.
Brazo de Reina Recipe from Chile
This Brazo de Reina recipe is a popular Chilean dessert made by rolling dulce de leche into a sponge cake. It has been a favorite on my blog for over 5 years!
Alfajores Argentinos
Alfajores Argentinos are popular sandwich cookies from Argentina made with simple shortbread dough and stuffed with rich dulce de leche. This simple, melt-in-your-mouth cookie is perfect for an afternoon treat or a gift and is easy to make at home!
Argentinian Chimichurri Recipe
This Argentinian Chimichurri is made with parsley, olive oil, garlic, and red chili peppers. It is perfectly flavored for pouring over a churrasco steak or flavoring up some vegetables with a delicious taste of Argentina!
Brigadeiro Recipe
This Brigadeiro Recipe shows you how to make the chocolate fudge balls that are a sentimental and history-filled dessert in Brazil. They are made with sweetened condensed milk and are normally topped with sprinkles!
Feijoada from Brazil
Feijoada is a thick, rich black bean stew, stuffed with several different kinds of pork and beef. The result is a dish that is delicious, warm, and comforting. It’s also the national dish of Brazil and a recipe worth sampling!
Churrasco Steak Sandwich from Chile
This sandwich from Chile features delicious churrasco steak. You can cook the steak in a cast iron skillet and then layer it on a sandwich with avocado, tomatoes, and mayonnaise!
Açaí Bowl
Indulge in a tropical paradise with this Acai Bowl recipe. Blend together acai powder, banana, mango, pineapple, and creamy peanut butter, then add your favorite toppings like coconut macaroon granola, fresh fruits, and chia seeds for a delightful breakfast treat that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
Hot Chocolate with Cheese
This Colombian Hot Chocolate with Cheese is a very common and delicious drink in Colombia! The hot chocolate is rich, and the cheese makes the drink creamy!
Instant Pot Dulce de Leche Recipe
Dulce de Leche is popular in many countries in the Caribbean and South America. It is similar to caramel, but is made only of sweetened condensed milk that has been boiled for a long period of time.
Homemade Tostones
Tostones (AKA Patacones) are twice-fried plantains that are soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Vaguely reminiscent of a thick potato chip, they are best enjoyed with salt. Here’s a tostones recipe that you can make at home!
