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Uruguay’s national dish is the chivito, a towering steak sandwich with ham, egg and olives. Begin with our Chivito recipe and work your way through 324 authentic Uruguayan recipes, from weekday staples to celebration dishes.

The Most Famous Uruguayan Dishes

  1. The chivito

    Chivito means little goat, and there is no goat in it. The story is that in the 1940s a customer in Punta del Este asked for goat, the cook had none, and improvised with a beef …

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What is the national dish of Uruguay?

The national dish of Uruguay is the chivito, a towering steak sandwich with ham, egg and olives. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 323 more authentic Uruguayan recipes.

What food is Uruguay famous for?

Uruguay's most famous dish is the chivito. This page collects 324 authentic Uruguayan recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.