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Uruguayan cuisine is a reflection of the cooking methods and ingredients of the European countries that fought for sovereignty over it. The typical ingredients are those that originated from Europe. Even the palate of the food carries a hint of its European roots.
Common ingredients
Some of the common ingredients in Uruguayan dishes are pastas, sausages, which are also found in a typical European kitchen. Sugar and milk are also popular condiments, usually turned into dulce de leche, a sweet paste used as filling and dip.
Traditional dishes
Travelers who have Uruguay in their itinerary should never fail to taste some of the traditional dishes. These are the foods that carry the signature palate of Uruguay: Asado (grilled beef over coal), choripan (chorizo in bread), empanada (pie or turnover with a variety of filling), pancho (hot dog), and gnocchi (a cheap and hearty meal)