What is 5 traditional foods from south America?

Answer 1

While South American cuisine varies by country, there are a few dishes that are particularly common. Tamales, Guacamole, Feijoada, Asado, and Horchata are representatives of those dishes. A recipe for each of these is attached in the "related links" section of this answer.

Tamales are a particularly old dish that dates back from before European colonization of South America. Tamales are made from a corn-based dough, and can be stuffed with many kinds of meats and vegetables.

Guacamole is a very common Latin American condiment that is popular in many other parts of the world. Guacamole, which is made from avocadoes and seasoning, is typically eaten along with corn-based foods like chips and tortillas.

Feijoada is particularly common in Brazil, and was introduced to South America by the Portuguese. It is a hot stew of beef, beans, and pork, and is usually served with rice and sausages. Fejioada is traditionally eaten for lunch, not dinner.

Asado is a traditional barbeque technique that uses beef (the word 'asado' refers to both the food and the event). An asado is very simple - requiring little preparation - but it is an old social tradition of gathering together to host this barbeque.

Horchata is a sugary, milky drink that often includes cinnamon and vanilla. Other common ingredients are nutmeg, sesame seeds, and ground almonds: the recipe varies by region.