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Commonly served vegan
Dishes that are traditionally served vegan
Fried wheat dough sticks, sprinkled with sugar. Make sure: not to use the dips of dulce de leche and chocolate since they contain milk
Churros
Chickpea flour cake made with oregano, dried onion flakes and olive oil. Make sure: no parmesan cheese is added
Fainá
A block of jam made from sweet potatoes and sugar. Make sure: no cheese or chocolate is added
Dulce de batata
Raw spicy salsa made from cilantro, parsley, tomatoes, olive oil and spices
Chimichurri
Fruit salad made with orange, banana, kiwi, pear, apple, grapes, pineapple, and cherries
Ensalada de fruta
Alcoholic drink with Fernet, Coke, and ice cubes
Fernet con Coca
Cold alcoholic beverage made of vodka, water, fruit, sugar, wine and ice cubes
Clericot
Traditional tea made with dried leaves of “Yerba,” herb
Mate
Dishes that can be Veganized
Dishes that are not vegan by default, but can be made so, by asking to remove or change part of the ingredients.
Wheat dough, tomato sauce, cheese and toppings , some of them meat or fish. To Veganize: ask for no cheese, meat or fish
Pizza
Salad made with tomato, lettuce and other veggies + toppings. To Veganize: ask for no meat, cheese or eggs
Ensalada Mixta
Cornmeal porridge usually served with cheese and tomato sauce/ meat sauce. To veganize: ask to make without meat or cheese
Polenta
Argentinian Focaccia, wheat bread served with herbs, salt and cheese on top. To veganize: ask for no cheese
Fugazza
Dishes that are not vegan, but appear to be
Dishes that might look vegan, but contain animal products.
Usually contains beef and/or ricotta cheese
Veggie Ravioli
Crepe roles, usually contain Ricotta, eggs and sometimes beef
Canelones
A chard pie made with eggs inside
Pascualina
A vegetable soup, usually cooked with meat
Locro
Usually contains Ricotta
Veggie Empanadas
A type of empanada, pre-made with cheese
Humita
Traditional croissants usually made with butter
