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Chivito

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How to make Uruguay chivito - the recipe of the famous steak sandwich

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Bourdain and the chivito uruguayo - The apex of the sandwich making arts

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Anthony Bourdain, Uruguayan "Chivito"

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El Baile del Chivito- Habacilar

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Sal De Ahí Chivita Chivita 🐐 Plim Plim ♫ Canciones Infantiles

Chivito is the national dish of Uruguay, It is a thin slice of tender cooked beef steak (churrasco), with mozzarella, tomatoes, mayonnaise, black or green olives, and commonly also bacon, fried or hard-boiled eggs and ham, served as a sandwich in a bun, often accompanied by French fried potatoes. Other ingredients, such as red beets, peas, grilled or pan-fried red peppers, and slices of cucumber, may be added.
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