Uruguayan recipes

Chimichurri Rojo is the red version of this savory sauce with plenty of parsley. It's very popular as a BBQ condiment in Uruguay and Argentina, the neighbors of the Rio de la Plata. Everyone mixes its own version. So, feel free to use more or fewer tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes. Make this recipe for marinated fish or chicken, or serve the sauce with any grilled meat or vegetables.

Chivito is a popular Uruguayan dish. Find out what makes Chivito so special and how to make it like they do in Uruguay.

Uruguay has a rich and proud food culture you should definitely try out.

Uruguayan cutlet or milanesa is in my opinion the best! For that reason I had to introduce it here. Yes, you may be surprised, but I occassionally post savory dishes, you know, I eat more than only cakes and cookies. Usually my husband is kind enough to prepare our dinners, but I was eager to introduce milanesa on the blog. Finally. I mean, they are special to me as I ate cutlets a lot as a child in Uruguay. Obviously I had to prepare the milanesa you see below and yes, I was also the one…

Here is an authentic Uruguayan recipe for marinated chicken. It is simple to make & absolutely delicious. This recipe uses 2 whole chickens - approx weighing 3lbs each - you can use 6lbs of chicken pieces if you prefere. In the recipe I have stated apple vinegar but you can use your own preference. Time to make doesn't include the cooling & chilling time. Posted for ZWT 4.

Infuse the flavors of Uruguayan wine into this traditional home-cooked stew.

In Uruguay, gastronomy was heavily influenced by the Spanish and Italian settlers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The most popular foods in Uruguay are the following.

Spanish Churros are a traditional dessert from Spain. Churros are simply fried dough, very similar to the American version of a doughnut.

Traditional Uruguayan empanadas are flaky pasties in the shape of a half-moon filled with juicy and seasoned beef and boiled eggs.