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The Asado
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The Kitchen at the Heart of Estancia Los ...

We have been welcoming guests to Los Potreros (The Enclosures) since the 1940s and our kitchen provides everyone who stays here with an insight into the delights of Argentine cuisine. Visitors discover the art of making and savouring traditional mate tea, the secrets to getting the best flavours from Argentina’s famous beef, and the family recipes behind the sumptuous cakes that are baking continuously in the original wood-burning oven. The kitchen is, without a doubt, the heart and soul of the estancia.The pleasures of Argentine food are also extended to the outdoors, with guests enjoying their meals under the shade of the verandah or a nearby tree. Their friendly chatter over the dining table is accompanied by the lively chirping of monk parakeets in the branches above.

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Our Family’s Timeless Chimichurri Recipe

Chimichurri is traditionally made of finely-chopped parsley, garlic, oregano, oil and white vinegar. Though there are regional variations, it is also a recipe which is usually kept as a closely guarded secret. Chimichurri is not a marinade as argentines tend to use salt as the only seasoning on a piece of beef but it is used as a condiment at any asado.

Our Family’s Timeless Chimichurri Recipe
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Summer in the Los Pots Kitchen: Argentine Preserves
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Our Sustainable Kitchen

Every chef across the world, pays close attention to what goes into their food but here at Los Potreros we are also concerned about what our food is doing to the environment. Our chefs have always had a “no waste mentality” and now more than every they are minimizing what they throw out and developing a menu to ensure they can continue to cut down what little waste we still have, throughout the last few months we have begun to test out new ideas with great success.

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Salsa Criolla: A Fresh Argentine Kitchen Staple

Salsa criolla is a sauce that originated in Peru but has become incredibly popular within Argentine cooking. It's fresh and tangy, making it the perfect accompaniment to many beloved Argentine dishes. Quick and simple to make, and composed of ingredients you'd find in almost every kitchen, it's a staple in households across Latin America.

It's the perfect way to elevate a dish - whether that's steak, grilled vegetables, or simply enjoyed with tortilla chips. It can be adapted and adjusted to suit different tastes, but here's the recipe for how we like to make it.

Salsa Criolla Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 pepper (red or green)

  • 1 white onion

  • 1 tomato

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp chilli flakes

  • 1 tsp fresh oregano

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Finely chop the pepper, onion, and tomato. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss well. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

This vibrant, tangy sauce is one of the easiest ways to bring an authentic touch of Argentine flavour to your table, and pairs beautifully with grilled meats and vegetables straight off the parrilla.