Why Locro deserves more attention

Locro rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The richly caramelised complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using yerba mate correctly takes real skill.

the asado is an Argentinian social institution as much as a cooking technique. I encountered it first in a Buenos Aires steakhouse and that context helped me understand it properly. yerba mate is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Locro is the dish to start with.