What is Argentine food?
[[File:Argentinean asado.jpg|thumb|Typical Argentine [[Asado]] (grill).]] '''Argentine food''' is a mix of foods from various cultures. There are [[Mediterranean cuisine|Mediterranean]] influences ([[Italian Argentine|Italian]], [[Spanish Argentine|Spanish]]) and [[indigenous people]]s. There are many agricultural products that are available in the country. [[Beef]] eating has averaged 100&nbsp;kg (220&nbsp;lbs) per capital,<ref>''National Geographic Magazine''. March 1958.</ref> consumption averaged 67.7&nbsp;kg (149&nbsp;lbs) in 2007. Beyond ''[[asado]]'' (the Argentine [[barbecue]]), no other dish matches the national identity. The country's vast area, and cultural diversity, have led to a local cuisine of various dishes. [[Argentine people]] have a reputation for their love of eating. Social gatherings are commonly centered on sharing a [[meal]]. Invitations to have dinner at home is generally viewed as a symbol of friendship, warmth, and integration. Sunday family [[lunch]] is considered the most significant meal of the week, whose highlights often include asado or [[pasta]]. Argentine [[restaurants]] include a great variety of [[cuisine]]s, prices, and flavors. Large cities tend to host everything from high-end international cuisine, to bodegón (inexpensive traditional hidden taverns), less stylish restaurants, and bars and canteens offering a range of dishes at affordable prices. <gallery> File:Cordero_al_asador.jpg File:Locro argentino.JPG File:Picadacordobesa.JPG File:L'indétronâble Michel Rolland.jpg File:Mate_listo!.jpg File:Empanadas_salteñas.jpg File:Dulce de leche 2007.jpg File:AlfajoresTriples.jpg </gallery> == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Argentine food| ]]