The chivito sandwich is popular in Uruguay and typically includes beef, ham, eggs, tomatoes, and mayonnaise. It was created when a foreign woman asked for goat meat, but the chef used beef instead. Variations include the chivito Canadiense and chivito al plato.
A chivito is a type of sandwich that is very popular in Uruguay. The word “chivito” means goat in Spanish, but this sandwich doesn’t include goat meat. Typically, the sandwich is made with beef and ham, eggs, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and other toppings on the bread. There are many variations on this type of sandwich, including the chivito Canadiense and the chivito al plato.
The story of the chivito sandwich involves a foreign woman who walked into a restaurant in Uruguay and asked for a meal with goat meat. Since the chef didn’t have goat meat, she instead created a sandwich with a thin slice of beef and added whatever ingredients she could find in her kitchen to it. This sandwich has been a favorite in Uruguay ever since.
This type of dish is common in Uruguay and is so popular that some have described it as Uruguay’s unofficial sandwich. The ingredients of a chivito sandwich can vary, but typically consist of a thin slice of beef, usually tenderloin, a slice of ham, lettuce, tomato, and mozzarella. A fried egg is often added to these ingredients as a finishing touch. This combination is then sandwiched between two slices of bread, usually something like a hamburger roll, but this can vary. The bread is sometimes served toasted and is always smeared with mayonnaise.
There are several variations on this type of sandwich, some more common than others. Chivito Canadiense, or Canadian chivito, includes bacon instead of ham and hard-boiled eggs, along with mushrooms, onions, and red peppers. Why this version of the sandwich is called “Canadian” is not known.
A chivito al plato, or chivito on a plate, is also not uncommon. This version of the sandwich can be the traditional type, the Canadian version, or any other variation, but it’s served without bread, with all the ingredients on one plate. It can be served with french fries or a potato dish.
It is not uncommon for further variations to be available as well. Beef can be substituted for chicken, and some restaurants serve a vegetarian version. Any number of toppings can be placed on the sandwich, from olives to pickles or pineapples. The sandwich is often served with mustard, ketchup and butter.
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