Cheeses

Provoleta

Provoleta con orégano

Argentina

A thick disc of provolone cheese grilled in a small skillet until crispy outside and gooey inside, seasoned with oregano and olive oil. The classic asado starter, invented in 1940.

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What it is

A closer look at Provoleta.

A thick disc of provolone cheese grilled in a small skillet until crispy outside and gooey inside, seasoned with oregano and olive oil. The classic asado starter, invented in 1940.

What to look for

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Sizzling cast-iron disc of golden, crispy provolone with a gooey center, dusted with oregano and oil.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

Argentina

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Native to

Uruguay

Country-wide tradition

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Names around the table

One food, more than one name.

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Provoletalocal · 🇺🇾
Provoleta con oréganolocal · 🇦🇷

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