The Wines of Argentina

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Chipas (Argentina Cheese Bread)

Serves 8

Ingredients

1
Egg
2/3c
Milk
6oz
Shredded Italian cheese blend
3tbs
Butter, melted
1¾c
Tapioca starch
2/3c
Cup water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped
1c
Self-rising flour

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Stir together egg, milk, cheese, and butter in a large bowl. Sprinkle in tapioca starch and flour; stir in to form a dough.
  • Knead dough for two minutes on a lightly floured surface, then roll into golf ball-sized pieces, and place onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Wine Tip

Argentina Chenin Blanc is the perfect complement to this dish.

Argentinean-Style Ribs

Serves 6

Ingredients

1c
Coarse salt, or as needed
6lbs
Beef short ribs
1tsp
Baby capers
6
Limes, quartered

Directions

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Coat the ribs heavily with salt. This brings out the fat.
  • Grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Remove cooked ribs to a large glass serving dish, and squeeze lime juice over them. Serve immediately.

Wine Tip

Argentina Malbec is the perfect complement to this dish.

Argentinean Potato Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients

4
Russet potatoes - peeled, boiled and cubed
3
Hard cooked eggs, chopped
1
(10oz) Can mixed vegetables
½c
Mayonnaise
½tsp
Black pepper
½tsp
Ground mustard
½tbs
Fresh lemon juice
½tsp
Dried dill weed
5tbs
Chopped pimento-stuffed olives
 
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook peeled potatoes until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain, cool, and cube.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover pan, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water and allow to cool. Peel and chop the eggs, and toss together with the potatoes and vegetables in a large mixing or serving bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground mustard, lemon juice, dill weed, and green olives. Stir to blend. Pour dressing over the potato mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.

Wine Tip

Argentina Chenin Blanc is the perfect complement to this dish.