Cheap Food Items that are worth to try in South America

South America is known to be relatively more expensive than other countries around the world. However, the continent is totally worth a visit for its unforgettable culinary experience. You’ll find something to delight your taste buds no matter which country you visit and how you like your food, a sit-down dinner or an on-the-go treat from street vendors. Although it very difficult to list only a few of the delicious items from around the continent, we have managed to come up with a list of 10 top rated affordable dishes in South America tour packages that you ought to try on your visit.

1. Geviche

         The popular seafood dish that made its way from Peru is spread throughout the coastal regions of Central and South America.  The raw style of seafood which is served with sprinkled citrus juice, chili pepper. Decked up with onions and cilantro.

2. Arepas

            This delicacy is adapted edition from Venezuela. Generally, Arepas is a flatbread sandwich which is baked from ground maize dough or cooked flour and can be eaten with eggs, meat or cheese. If you wish to go for wholemeal then you could also go for double deckers or get them according to your taste.

3. Empanadas

             Argentina’s most famous edible creation is this dish called Empanadas! The dish is similar to Cornish pasties. The half-moon shaped pastry is baked or sometimes fried with a filling of ground beef, chicken, cheese, spinach or some other less common combinations.

4. Pisco Sour

             Coming to drinks, this one is not only the most popular drink in South America but is also the national drink of both Chile and Peru. The recipe consisting of pisco, egg whites, lime juice, ice syrup and angostura. There are different variations given to this popular drink by using fruit juices.

5. Brigadeiros

            A native to Brazil, this chocolate truffle or bonbon is a total must have!

          A dessert that consists of morsels and other stuff like condensed milk, butter and chocolate. Generally, the mashed chocolate is decked up and served chilled.

6. Platanos Fritos

            Translation- ‘fried plantains’. The soft texture of these plantains just about melts in your mouth and the crumbly burnt bits are beyond delicious. The best part is that this dish can be easily found all around South America.

7. Chorizo

           Undoubtedly the country’s most to-die-for meat! A specialty in Argentina, this sausage can be found at just about any Argentine restaurant. Needless to say how you can smell its inimitable smoky scent at every stall.

8. Yerba Mate

  Constituent compounds are being used from the holy leaves of South America, this tea is loved by major masses of South America. The tea is usually served in metal mug. We hope you take a note of this items and try them on your next visit. South America Holidays is surely a beautiful place to be in and the food is, of course, another reason to plan your trip there soon.