A FOOD TRADITION
Uruguayan Cuisine
A Río de la Plata cooking tradition centered on grilled beef, rustic pastries, Italian-influenced dishes, and distinctive sweets.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Alfajor Uruguayo
A broad Uruguayan alfajor family consisting of two or more baked tops joined by a filling. Common versions use wheat flour or cornstarch and dulce de leche, with some finished with chocolate, icing, powdered sugar or other coatings; fillings, bases and formats vary by style.
Ambrosía
A traditional Uruguayan milk custard made by gently cooking milk, eggs, sugar, lemon, and vanilla until softly set and curdled.
Arroz con Leche
A sweet rice pudding made by simmering rice with cow’s milk and sugar, usually flavored with cinnamon and served warm or chilled.
Asado
Asado is an Argentine social meal of beef and other meats slowly grilled over charcoal or wood and served hot.
Bizcochos
Uruguayan bakery pastries made from wheat flour with butter or another fat, often sweetened and leavened for a layered or tender texture.
Bolas de Fraile
Uruguayan fried sweet yeast buns made from wheat dough enriched with milk, egg, butter, and sugar and often filled with dulce de leche or pastry cream.
Buseca
A hearty Uruguayan tripe stew combining beef tripe, beans, potato, vegetables, tomato, and sausage in a seasoned broth.
Capeletis a la Caruso
Uruguayan filled pasta is served with a creamy Caruso sauce containing mushrooms, ham, onion, butter, and cheese.
Carbonada Criolla
A hearty Argentine beef stew combining meat with potatoes, sweet potato, pumpkin, corn, onion, tomato, and fruit in a savory broth.
Carne con Cuero
Carne con Cuero is beef cooked slowly with its hide attached until the meat becomes tender and is served hot.
Cazuela de Mondongo
A hearty Uruguayan tripe casserole-stew made with mondongo, vegetables, tomato, and often pork sausage or beans.
Chivito
A Uruguayan steak sandwich typically layered with ham, bacon, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and often a fried egg in wheat bread.
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