How would you describe the food of Argentina?
Argentina is well known for the Parrillada o Asado: a gargantuan grill of local cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and chorizo. I met my first vegetarian in the late ‘80’s.
What are the main ingredients of Argentinean cuisine?
Beef. We cook all parts of the animal. Chimichurri, the Argentinean magic flavour, is the sauce we add to the meats after the cooking. Other than that, the cuisine is influenced by Spanish/Italian immigration and blended with local ingredients.
How important is the culture of eating in Argentina?
Due to our native roots, ancient cultures community orientated and the cross with immigrants, where family was central to survival, seating down to share a meal has an important place in our culture.
So what’s on the menu for the Coburg Night Market?
Señor BBQ is not just about our traditionally charcoal-grilled food, it’s a cultural immersion. Exotic aromas, irresistible flavors, the sensuous sounds of Latin America and the charisma of our crew. Chorizo, beef ribs and chicken wings. All comes with salad and our famous Chimichurri (also available in take home jars).
OK, it’s your last meal on earth. What are you going to cook?
Preferably at the side of the road in a barrio, it would be a juicy Choripan [chorizo sandwich] with plenty of spiced homemade Chimichurri.
Live to eat or eat to live?
Live to eat and dance.
SEÑOR BBQ will be grilling up a storm at the Coburg Night Market, running every Friday night from November 18 to December 19. Check out coburgnightmarket.com.au for more information.
