And when it comes to dessert you will find no end of options featuring the ubiquitous dulce de leche. Read on to see why we have included it as authentic food from Uruguay.
Uruguay’s (and Central/South America’s) Dulce de Leche
Indeed, so impressed were we with the South American delicacy, dulce de leche, we just couldn’t help ourselves but to include a creme caramel topped with a glorious dulce de leche sauce. This is a dessert we have featured before in our Patagonian Dinner Party. It was so widespread throughout South America including Uruguay, it was hard to leave it out.
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Honestly, this is one of the best summertime desserts you will ever make. And it can totally be prepared in advance, making it perfect for a dinner party. If you love caramel then you will just adore dulce de leche. It is like taking caramel to the power of 10! Dulce de leche is simple to make. It is something you should add to your repertoire of dessert options.
And what to serve as a good wine to accompany the authentic food from Uruguay? Read on to find out.
Uruguay’s Burgeoning Wine Industry
If you are looking for the next best thing when it comes to wine, you should take a good look at Uruguay. While Carmenere from Chile and Malbec from Argentina capture all the headlines around South American wine, Tannat from Uruguay is just as good and usually cheaper.
We have written a whole post on the joys of Tannat wine as well as the possibly the best winery luncheon we have ever enjoyed at Bodega Bouza, just outside Montevideo. Tannat is not as heavy as some reds like Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon and would go well with this menu. If you are looking for a white, here are some Uruguayan choices. Another great choice is a bottle of Torrontes, a lovely crisp white you will find throughout South America. You will find torrontes in better liquor stores throughout the US, UK and Australia.
Four Course Menu of Authentic Food from Uruguay
Provoleta- Grilled Provolone Cheese |
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The Best Beet with Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad |
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Golden Veal Milanesa |
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Dulce de Leche Creme Caramel Dessert |
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If you would like other easy entertaining ideas for a dinner party, you might also enjoy this post with ten of our previous dinner party menus from around the world.
Do you enjoy wine tasting or entertaining? Why not start your own supper club? Don’t let the “busyness of life” stop you from catching up with friends and family. Here are some great ideas to make sure it happens.
Megan Marlowe
I think I want to move to Uruguay with all that delicious food! All 4 of those items are some of my favorite dishes and I’d love to have a 4 course meal of them right now. YUM! Thanks for the tour!
Editor
Megan we really enjoyed the hospitality and kindness of the people of Uruguay.
Mama Harris
I’m a sucker for grilled cheese, and that provolone one looks delicious!
Editor
And simple to make like all of these courses.
Aish Padihari
Never ate food from Uruguay. But the Dulche De Leche dessert looks to die for.
Editor
I think dulce de leche (even by itself) is the most decadent thing I have ever tasted.
Karyn
what a delicious array of food.. and a wonderful post too. I want to visit Uruguay now x
Editor
Thanks Karyn. Such a modest people. Go one day to Uruguay if you can, you will love it.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
This isn’t a cuisine that I have tried before, but that cheese looks amazing. Anything with lots of cheese is good with me.
Editor
The grilled provolone is simple but so tasty. We enjoyed it numerous times in Uruguay.