Chivito (sandwich)
| Type | Sandwich |
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| Place of origin | Uruguay |
| Created by | Antonio Carbonaro |
| Main ingredients | Bun, churrasco beef, bacon, fried or hard-boiled eggs, ham, black or green olives, mozzarella, tomatoes, mayonnaise |
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| Culture of Uruguay |
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Chivito is the national dish of Uruguay. It is a sandwich of sliced beefsteak (churrasco), mozzarella, ham, tomatoes, mayonnaise and black or green olives. A chivito commonly also includes bacon and fried or hard-boiled eggs. It is served 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.
In Argentine cuisine a similar sandwich is called lomito.