Butifarra
(Sánguche de jamón del país)
Butifarra is the essential Peruvian sandwich that originally consisted of a crusty white bread (pan frances, michetta or ciabbata) filled with jamón del país (garlic-infused peppery ham), salsa criolla, lettuce, and aji peppers. Over time, some ingredients were added, while others were removed.
Jamón del pais is the key ingredient in this sandwich, made from boiled pork loin, garlic, oil, ají chili, and red peppers. It is believed that butifarra was first sold during bullfights in early Republican Lima. Today, the sandwich is a staple at birthday parties and it is often served as a part of a typical Peruvian breakfast.
It can also be found in sangucherías – Peruvian sandwich shops.
Butifarra Authentic recipe
The following is the traditional butifarra recipe, featuring all the traditional ingredients — the jamón del país, pan francés bread rolls, salsa criolla, and lettuce. The recipe gives instructions on how to prepare the salsa criolla, but regardless of that, the recipe is simple to follow and very straightforward.
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