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Best books to learn Argentine cooking, in order

Argentine food is built around live fire, and reading in order keeps you from either burning dinner or underestimating the whole culture around the asado. Start with fire, cuts, and grill management, move into the empanadas, chimichurri, and sides that round out the table, then into the slower parrilla arts and regional dishes, so you learn to command the coals before you host the barbecue.

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How should I approach learning argentine cooking?
Argentine food is built around live fire, and reading in order keeps you from either burning dinner or underestimating the whole culture around the asado. Start with fire, cuts, and grill management, move into the empanadas, chimichurri, and sides that round out the table, then into the slower parrilla arts and regional dishes, so you learn to command the coals before you host the barbecue.
What's a good book to start argentine cooking with?
A strong starting point is Gran cocina latina by Maricel E. Presilla. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after argentine cooking?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Oaxacan cooking, Cooking wild game and venison, Making sauces and gravies.

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