Cultural discovery through Locro
Locro opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The richly caramelised flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Argentina consumes more beef per capita than almost any other country. Understanding that context made the dish taste dif…
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Underwhelming Locro — expected more
I was looking forward to Locro here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The herbal and garlicky character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with yerba mate or from scaling up production at the expense of quality.
the asado is an Argentinian social in…
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Pairing Locro correctly — a note on Malbec
Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Locro. I ordered it with Malbec and the richly caramelised elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. Malbec wine in particular became more prominent in a good way.
the asado is an Argentinian social institution as much as …
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