Italian cuisine in South America
Meanwhile, many other South American countries experienced an influx of Italians in the early 20th century too, albeit in smaller numbers. It is estimated that roughly half of the population in countries like Argentina is of Italian descent, for example.
Italian dishes are prevalent in almost all Argentine restaurants: pasta, pizza, Milanese escalope, gnocchi and polenta are all local favourites. The influence of Italian culture is loud and clear in Argentina, and the same goes for other nearby countries, such as Bolivia, Peru and Chile.
Polenta, in particular, is a very common dish in many Latin American countries, as is pasta. “Cotoletta alla milanese“, a breaded cutlet originating from Milan, has turned into the famous “milanesa” that is regularly prepared and served in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile.
Finally, Italy’s mouth-watering heritage of ice cream and chocolate is acknowledged and celebrated in many Latin American countries too, through many well-known desserts such as Tiramisu.
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