National dates are not only to commemorate events that marked the history of a town but also to gather family and friends around a table and enjoy typical dishes such as locro, empanadas or asado, which bear the Argentine seal.
On this occasion, we show you how much each dish costs that will surely be on the menu of Argentines this May 25 – Revolution Day, which commemorates the formation of the First National Government.
Although these foods are part of the Argentine gene, each province, home and family adapted them to their taste and, in these situations, their pocket. The premises consulted belong to the San Juan microcenter and costs may vary depending on the area. Likewise, the total amount we provide per dish includes between 4 and 6 guests.
Roast
Entrain or back tip – $8,500 per kg
Chorizos (pure pork) – $5,800 per kg
Black pudding (pure pork) – $5,800 per kg
Grilled sausage (pure pork) – $6,300 per kg
Ribs – $7,400 per kg
Eyelet (empty), roast lid or butcher roast – $7,900 per kg
- There is also the option of adding widths but it makes the budget more expensive:
Chinchulines – $3,400 per kg
Sweetbreads – $7,600 per kg
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
| 1kg of ribs $8,500 | 1kg of butcher roast $7,900 | 1kg of back tip $8,500 |
| 1kg of entrails $7,400 | 1kg of ribs $8,500 | 1kg of ribs $8,500 |
| 1/2kg of chorizo $2,900 | 1/2kg barbecue sausage $3,150 | 1/2kg of chorizo $2,900 |
| 1/2kg of black pudding $2,900 | 1/2kg of black pudding $2,900 | 1/2kg of black pudding $2,900 |
| 1/2kg of chinchulines $1,700 | ||
| 1/2kg of gizzards $3,800 | ||
| Total: $27,200 | Total: $22,450 | Total:$22,800 |
- The total amount may vary depending on the diners’ preference regarding cuts and widths.
(Prices courtesy of Don Pollo butcher and poultry shop).
empanadas
Ground:
Common – $4,500 per kg
Special – $7,000 per kg
Onion – $1,100 per kg
Flour – $770 per kg
- There is also the option of not making the dough and buying the caps:
Caps x12 – $1,000
| Option 1 | Option 2 |
| Ground 1kg $4,500 | Ground 1kg $7,000 |
| Onion 2kg $2,200 | Onion 2kg $2,200 |
| Flour 1kg $770 (oil and water are not taken into account for the dough) | Caps x24 $2,000 |
| Total: $7,470 | Total: $11,200 |
- The cost varies if diners decide to add olives, eggs or make them fried.
locro
Beans – $1,700 package for 500 grams.
White corn – $1,300 package for 500 grams.
Onion – $1,100 per kg (only between 2 and 3 onions will be used – approximately $400)
Pumpkin (English or anquito) $750 per kg. (only half a kilo will be used – approximately $375)
Green pepper – $400 unit
Bell pepper – $800 unit
Marota – $7,100 per kg. (only 250 grams will be used – approximately $1,775)
Osobuco (medallion) – $5,500 per kg. (only 250 grams will be used – approximately $1,375)
Salted bones (pure pork) – $2,500 per kg. (only 250 grams will be used – approximately $625)
Bacon – $800 for 100g.
Spanish sausage – $8,000 for 800 grams. (only 200 grams will be used – approximately $2,000)
Total: $11,500
