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This is an extreme version of a steak sandwich – filled with thinly sliced lomo steak, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, mayonnaise, chimichurri sauce, ham, cheese, and a fried egg, sandwich de lomo or lomito is a behemoth of a sandwich that is sure to satiate even the hungriest consumers.
However, this delicious sandwich is open to innovation – some might substitute the steak with pork, or put aubergine slices into it, along with any other ingredient that comes to mind. Popular both in Argentina and Uruguay, it can easily be found at numerous street carts dispersed throughout the metropolitan areas of both countries.
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Bondipan (or bondiola) is a classic sandwich originating from Argentine. Similar to the more famous choripan, this sandwich is made with bondiola de cerdo, pork shoulder that's roasted or grilled to perfection and served in crusty french bread.
The succulent and salty pork is drizzled with lemon juice and often topped with chimichurri. If desired, a bit of chili sauce can also be added to the sandwich. The sandwich is typically sold as street food, and people usually enjoy it while standing by the bar.
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Choripán is the ultimate in Argentine street food, a sandwich consisting of a chorizo sausage and a variety of condiments in a crusty bun. It is usually consumed on the go, since it is mostly sold at street stands throughout Latin America.
The name choripán is derived from two words: chorizo, referring to the sausage, and pan, meaning bread.
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Sánguche de milanesa is a popular sandwich hailing from Argentina, although it's also popular in Uruguay. The sandwich typically consists of a split baguette or long bread roll that's filled with milanesa, mayonnaise, tomatoes, onions, and shredded lettuce.
Additional ingredients might include mustard, chimichurri, ham, or cheese. This sandwich is especially popular in the province of Tucumán, where it's sold in mostly family-owned sangucherías. In some eateries, sánguche de milanesa is accompanied by mashed potatoes or fries on the side.
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View moreSandwiches de miga are prepared with crustless white bread, and they can consist of two or more bread slices per sandwich. It is believed that they developed under strong European influences, primarily British and Italian. The most common variety of the sandwich is made with mayonnaise, cheese, and ham, but there are no restrictions concerning the possible fillings.
Although sandwiches de miga are usually consumed as an afternoon snack, they are also a staple at parties, celebrations, or family gatherings. A common variety is called a tostado – a toasted sandwich de miga that is traditionally served warm.
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Carlitos is a traditional sandwich originating from Rosario in Argentina. This simple sandwich is usually made with a combination of sandwich bread, ham, cheese such as mozzarella (or similar cheese that melts well), butter, and ketchup. The slices of bread are buttered, topped with a cheese slice, a dollop of ketchup, a slice of ham, and another slice of cheese.
The sandwich is finished with the other buttered slice of bread placed on top. Once assembled, carlitos are toasted on each side, cut into triangles, and served warm. Nowadays, there are also variations with olives, eggs, chicken, and peppers.
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