Chivito

Origin: Uruguay

Chivito, a traditional dish from Uruguay
Photo of Chivito via Wikimedia Commons.

A hearty sandwich that is a national icon, named after a young goat despite containing a different meat. Legend says it was invented in 1946 when a chef improvised a meal for a tourist who requested goat meat.

Key ingredients

  • beef steak
  • ham
  • bacon
  • mozzarella
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • fried egg

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