Typical food of Uruguay 08/31/09 07:42
There are foods that characterize each country, and Uruguay is no different. Uruguay has typical foods that although they are not necessarily unique or specific only to Uruguay, the population has adapted it to their own way doing it, whether in the form of preparation or the meanings given to such food. TORTAS FRITAS: The Uruguayans are preparing "fried cakes", especially on rainy afternoons, and to accompany the mate. Even some people dedicate themselves to preparing these and going door to door selling them. There are also others who set up stalls on the Rambla and on street corners. But perhaps the most delicious are those made at home! Tortas Fritas are usually eaten with sugar or jam on top and they are very easy to make, try out this simple recipe on a rainy day as the Uruguayans do! PUCHERO CRIOLLO: The "PUCHERO" is a soup made with several types of vegetables and meats such as carrots, parsley, potatoes, pumpkins, beans, turnips, among others,is common that the pot is consumed in winter because of the substantial amount of calories it has, and also helps to keep the body warm.
BUSECA:
Ingredients, beans, red sausage, osso buco piece, grated onion, chopped bacon, shredded carrots, tomato pulp, pre-cooked tripe finely chopped, sliced black pudding.This is a very common dish in the winter.
ASADO CON CUERO: (cow meat with skin)
When the Gauchos made a feast prepared the "ASADO CON CUERO" It is still the best entertainment of rural people, especially when visited by foreigners, who want to explore the old native customs. To prepare it, you kill a cow. Without getting the leather, let it rest overnight and early morning light a fire and, when only embers, roasted slowly on large grills,
The reason for cooking meat with skin, is by the taste that gives the meat. Is common to find these types of "Asados", in creole festivities in various departments of Uruguay
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Comment #1 cacy at 08/31/09 15:48
In Uruguay there are a number of meals, very good your publication!!
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