25 de mayo, or Revolucion de Mayo, is a public holiday celebrating the beginning of the revolution against Spain for Argentine Independence. One of my friends at the university, Wanda, kindly invited Brad and I to her house to try locro. Locro is a stew usually eaten on independence days (both May 25 & July 9), similar to our hamburgers and hot dogs on Fourth of July.
“Locro is a traditional South American food popular in the countries that lie along the Cordillera (mtn range) of the Andes Mountains. Locro can be compared to a thick stew or chili. The name comes from the Incan language, Quecha. Locro is a particularly popular dish in Ecuador and Argentina. In these countries, locro is not only a food, but also a custom. Locro was eaten by native peoples of South America previous to the time of Spanish colonization, and continues to be a popular customary dish as of the 21st century.”
-http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-locro.htm
Our particular stew had potatoes, beans, corn, chorizo and an assortment of other vegetables. It takes a few days to prepare so although I doubt Wanda’s mom will probably never read this, many thanks to her for toiling in the kitchen on our behalf. The seasons are opposite in the Southern Hemisphere so a stew is perfect for the end of May!
Finally, we ended with arroz con leche (rice with milk). Brad is a fanatic for this dessert. It’s quite sweet! See second picture down on the left.
Wanda’s family was very kind and welcoming, and I can understand why 20-something adults don’t want to leave home here. Her home and yard was beautiful and her mom was a great cook (we have something in common! *wink, mom*)
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