Chivito (sandwich)
Beef sandwich from Uruguay / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chivito is the national dish of Uruguay.[2][3] It is a sandwich of sliced beefsteak (churrasco), mozzarella, ham, tomatoes, mayonnaise and black or green olives. A chivito commonly also includes bacon and fried or hard-boiled eggs. It is served in a bun, often accompanied by French-fried potatoes.[4][5] Other ingredients, such as red beets, peas, grilled or pan-fried red peppers, and slices of cucumber, may be added.[6][7]
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Type | Sandwich |
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Place of origin | Uruguay |
Created by | Antonio Carbonaro[1] |
Main ingredients | Bun, churrasco beef, bacon, fried or hard-boiled eggs, ham, black or green olives, mozzarella, tomatoes, mayonnaise |
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In Argentine cuisine a similar sandwich is called lomito.