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Choripán with Chimichurri and Salsa Criolla

Cultural Context

Choripán, a beloved street food in Uruguay, consists of a grilled chorizo sausage served in crusty bread, often topped with vibrant chimichurri and salsa criolla. This dish reflects the country's rich barbecue culture, known as asado, where grilling is a communal activity. Today, choripán is enjoyed at barbecues and food festivals, embodying the spirit of Uruguayan hospitality and culinary tradition.

UruguayanUYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chorizo
4 bread rolls
1 cup parsley
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 onion
1 tomato
1 green bell pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat while pork sausage is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola is often cheaper.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers similar acidity with potential health benefits, while white vinegar is less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor and is often less costly than parsley.

1

Prepare the sausage mixture using beef, pork, garlic, oregano, parsley, and chili flakes.

2

Fill the sausage skin with the mixture using a sausage machine, ensuring no air is trapped inside.

3

Twist the filled sausage into links and tie off the ends.

4

Cook the chorizo by removing the skin and placing it in a hot pan to form a patty.

5

Cook until the chorizo is well done and browned.

6

Prepare the bread by slicing it open lengthwise.

7

Assemble the choripan by placing the cooked chorizo inside the bread.

8

Top with chimichurri made from parsley, oregano, vinegar, paprika, and chili flakes.

9

Optionally add tomato, onion, and capsicum to the sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixing

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

ChoripanChoripán

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