Picada_(Argentine_cuisine)
Picada (Argentine cuisine)
Hors d'oeuvre from Argentine cuisine
A picada (pronounced [piˈkaða]; from picar, "to nibble at")[1] is a typical Argentine dish usually served as a starter, although sometimes as a main course. Related to the Italian antipasto and the Spanish tapas brought by massive immigration, it consists of a serving of savory snack and finger foods. A characteristic picada includes cheeses, cured meats, fermented sausages, olives and peanuts.[2][3][4] One of the most popular dishes in Argentine cuisine,[5][6] picadas are a social event that involves gathering with family or friends.[5][7]