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Matambrito de cerdo con papas rösti - Uruguay Pork

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Matambrito de cerdo con papas rösti

Cultural Context

Originating from Uruguay, matambrito de cerdo is a beloved dish that showcases the country's affinity for pork and grilling. Traditionally served at family gatherings and barbecues, it highlights the rich flavors of marinated meat paired with crispy potatoes. The dish has gained popularity beyond Uruguay, inspiring variations in neighboring countries, where local ingredients and techniques are embraced.

UruguayanUYmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs matambre
4 medium potatoes
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup cheese
1 large egg
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves

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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Marinate the matambre with lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin for at least 2 hours.

2

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

3

Grill the marinated matambre for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

4

While the meat is grilling, peel and grate the potatoes and onion into a bowl.

5

Add salt, black pepper, and flour to the grated mixture and mix well.

6

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.

7

Form the potato mixture into patties and fry in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

8

Remove the rösti from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

9

Serve the grilled matambre sliced alongside the rösti potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingfrying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Pork Matambre with Rösti Potatoes

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