In social networks it is common to find various influencers from different countries sharing their travel and gastronomy experiences around the world. Argentina is no exception, which, although these travelers record their tours and the landscapes that surprised them the most, many decide to make a special mention of the typical dishes of the region.
In this regard, the soil of Lionel Messi and Carlos Gardel It is characterized by the quality of the meat, the wines and the different foods from each area of its extensive territory. However, the surprise for many local gastronomic spaces lies in the astonishment of visitors when they discover the country’s typical sweets and desserts.
Caramel cookie
During his visit to the country, the well-known Japanese influencer kentarospecialized in travel and culture, decided to taste one of the most emblematic sweets in the country: the alfajor. “Is very good. I love it. It is the best invention of Argentina”, was the reaction of the Asian when trying the legendary sweet for the first time. The excitement of the foreigner left the kiosk vendor shocked and generated a great sensation on social media.
Although the origin of this delicious candy is from the Iberian region. The cult of the alfajor at the national level positions Argentina as the country most committed to its preparation. In fact, it is in the albiceleste territory where it is held, annually, there is the Alfajor World Championship.
chocotorta
madelyn hopfensperger is a model and actress from Nashville, Tennessee, who became a gastronomic influencer based on the recipes he uploads to TikTok. The young American has become a true viral hit on the Chinese social network with her videos called Baking around the World.
From his user, he published an entertaining video with the recipe for chocotorta, the native dish par excellence, in which he mentions the creation of the dessert. The North American, describes how the advertising Marite mabragana he developed the culinary idea in 1982, while working at the advertising agency Ricardo DeLuca. One day he decided to use the products of Bagley and Mendicrim, clients of the consultant, to prepare a cold cake at home. The result was celebrated by both companies and exported to the world.
Caramel sauce
When the Russian streamer hasbulla He arrived in Buenos Aires and was received with an Argentine soccer team shirt and the number 10 on his back. He also discovered a gastronomic weakness. He was on the show Jorge Rial, After a long talk about his success on social networks, he was treated to a pot of dulce de leche with cookies. The 20-year-old was fascinated. “We take him home, but he doesn’t think he’s going to get home,” the translator said with a laugh.
Of course, the use of dulce de leche in most candies and desserts sets them apart from the rest. Therefore, every time foreigners choose to try these delicacies, they are fascinated and share their experience with their followers. In addition, it is an essential ingredient in Argentine sweet gastronomy.
Dessert Watchman
Not all Argentine desserts had positive reactions. One of the sweet dishes most questioned by foreign gastronomic influencers was the so-called Dessert Watchman. The preparation, which consists of a portion of cheese with quince or sweet potato jam, is one of the most traditional post-lunch snacks. It is estimated that it was created in 1920 and its first consumers were policemen who required an easy-to-make delicacy, hence the name.
“The worst dessert in the history of humanity” or “Together they are a very ugly mix”, were some of the statements made by some gastronomic tourists that were disseminated in their respective videos, and even some national twitterers agreed on the culinary criticism. Of course, the furious reaction of many followers was present on social networks.
by RN
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