So right up there with American holidays like 4th of July and Labor Day is Superbowl Sunday… and here in Argentina a way to teach the Argentines that there is, in fact, a different type of “football,” or as wikipedia states futbol americano.
For the Americans, it is the perfect excuse to gorge on our favorite “gringo” dishes- nachos, buffalo wings, pizza, 7 layer dip. This, however, is not common as you might think as it is often hard to find all of the ingredients to these delectable delights- certain items are at a premium and are held only for special holidays such as these.
Not to be outdone, Alejandrina came with the Argentine version of a “football empanada.”
Of course paired it with Argentina’s finest, some Mounier Torrontes and of course Andes beer, one of the local favorites.
For the empanada recipe email Alejandrina at alejandrina@vinesofmendoza.com
For fun Superbowl facts like these click here:
- 232: Number of countries and territories in which the game will be broadcast.
- 34: Number of languages the game is broadcast in.
- 1: Number of languages in which the word “football” doesn’t mean “soccer.”
- 28 million: Pounds of potato chips consumed.
- 11.8: Depth, in feet, of guacamole consumed if it were spread across the football field.
So however you spent your Superbowl Sunday, we hope you spent it with good friends and good wines.
