Learn about the incredible history of this typical dish so loved by Argentines.
The Milanese is a typical Argentine dish Consisting of a breaded fillet. It seems simple, but it is a delight of the country’s gastronomy, falling in love not only with the inhabitants but also with the tourists. This dish has different versions to eat it: Mackerel, Neapolitan, Maryland, fugazzeta, with cheese, etc.
She is so loved by Argentines, she has a own day. I know why.
May 3: why Milanesa Day is celebrated
In 2011a group of people passionate about Milanese put together a Facebook campaign to honor this typical Argentine food. The day was not chosen for anything special, it was simply carried vote in a group on this social network and was installed on May 3 as the National Milanese Day.
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The origin of Milanese
Although there are different versions about the origin of this Argentine dish, the most relevant is the one that says that it emerged in Milano, Italy.
It is said that in the year 1134, a local chef offered this dish to the Austrian Court for the first time. Through a menu of that time it was confirmed that by then Milanese already existed, and the municipality of Milan granted this dish the status of official heritage of the city.
Due to the successive Austrian invasions in northern Italy in the second half of the 19th century the recipe was spread of the Milanese in Vienna. Over the years, immigrants from European countries took the dish to their various destinations, including Argentina, where it varied until reaching the version we know today.
Source: Ambito
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