Detailed Preparation Steps and Equipment for Classic Argentine Dishes

1. Argentine Asado

Preparation Steps:

1. Select meat: Commonly used meats include beef, pork chops, and sausages.
2. Season: Simply season with coarse salt to preserve the original taste of the meat.
3. Preheat grill: Light charcoal in the barbecue pit or grill until it turns to embers and emits uniform heat.
4. Grill: Place the meat on the grill and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes, turning regularly to ensure even cooking.
5. Serve: Enjoy with Argentine-style chimichurri sauce.

Required Equipment:

• Grill (Grill/Pan)
• Meat slicer
• Refrigerator

2. Empanada

Preparation Steps:

1. Prepare dough: Mix flour, butter, salt, and water, knead into dough, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare filling: The classic beef filling is prepared by sautéing onions, red peppers, olives, and spices.
3. Fill: Roll out the dough, place the filling in the center, fold, and seal the edges.
4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Cool: Serve after slight cooling.

Required Equipment:

• Oven
• Mixer
• Meat grinder
• Rolling pin
• Baking tray
• Frying pan (Note: "过功能切菜机" may be a typo; if intended as a multifunctional vegetable chopper, it is included. If not, replace with the correct equipment.)

Details to Note:

Seal tightly to prevent leakage of filling. Brush with egg wash for color during baking. Control oil temperature during frying.

3. Bife de Chorizo

Preparation Steps:

1. Prepare steak: Choose a suitable cut (such as T-bone, ribeye, or fillet), let it come to room temperature, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Season: Sprinkle coarse salt or black pepper on the steak.
3. Preheat skillet: Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and add a small amount of oil.
4. Cook steak: Place the steak in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side to achieve the desired doneness.
5. Rest: After cooking, let the steak rest for a few minutes to ensure even distribution of juices.
6. Serve: Enjoy with a simple salad or chimichurri sauce.

Required Equipment:

• Griddle
• Marinade machine
• Grill
• Refrigerator

Details to Note:

Avoid excessive flipping. Cook over moderate heat. Let the steak rest to allow juices to redistribute. Do not add complicated seasonings to preserve the original flavor.

4. Dulce de Leche

Preparation Steps:

1. Heat milk and sugar: Mix milk and sugar, heat, and stir constantly.
2. Boil slowly: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously to prevent sticking, for 1-2 hours until the color turns to a deep amber and thickens.
3. Cool and store: Pour into a glass jar, let it cool, and refrigerate after sealing.

Required Equipment:

• Kitchen pot
• Induction cooker
• Milk machine
• Refrigerator

Details to Note:

Control the heat carefully to avoid burning. Stir continuously. Achieve an even color; avoid stopping the heat too early, which may result in a runny consistency.