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Nutritional Values

🔥700kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑45gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Choripán Fueguino

How to order / say it
Say it Choripán Fueguino — [choh-ree-PAHN fweh-GHEE-noh]
Order I'll have the Fuegian sausage sandwich, please.
Locally Quisiera un choripán fueguino, por favor.
Say locally

Grilled sausage in a crusty bun, a local street food classic.

Why try it?

A favorite among locals, this dish represents the hearty, no-frills approach of Ushuaia's street food, popular at outdoor markets and festivals.

How it tastes

The sausage is smoky and savory, enhanced by chimichurri sauce, combining the textures of a crispy bun and juicy filling.

Origin & History — first documented: 1930

Choripán Fueguino has been a staple since the early 20th century, as street vendors adapted traditional Argentine choripán with local ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 2 links Chorizo sausage
  • 🌾 2 Bread roll
  • 🥣 1/4 cup Chimichurri sauce
  • 🥛 1 tbsp Butter
  • 🧄 1/2, sliced Onion

Method

  1. 1 Grill the chorizo sausage until cooked through.
  2. 2 Toast the bread rolls with butter on a pan or grill.
  3. 3 Assemble the sandwich with sausage, chimichurri, and onion slices.
  4. 4 Serve hot and enjoy.

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