About the dish
The chivito is Uruguay's best-known sandwich and a fixture on the menus of bars, grill houses and food stands across the country. The name means “little goat”, although inside is a thin, quickly fried slice of beef called churrasco. The steak is topped with ham and melted mozzarella, then crisp bacon, a fried egg, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, sometimes olives, peppers or pickles too. It all goes into a large soft roll and stands so tall it is hard to bite. Chips or potato salad come on the side, and in the chivito al plato version the same ingredients are served on a plate without the bread.
Main ingredients
- thin beef steak
- ham
- mozzarella
- bacon
- egg
- lettuce and tomato
- mayonnaise
- bread roll
More: Wikipedia (en)
