Revuelto Gramajo

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Revuelto gramajo

Revuelto Gramajo (English: Scrambled Gramajo) is a common hash dish in Argentine and Uruguayan cuisine consisting of fried julienne potatoes, eggs, cheese and vegetables.[1][2] It is common in Buenos Aires, and has been described as one of the city's "quintessential" dishes.[3] French fries are sometimes used as an ingredient in the dish.[3]

Etymology

Revuelto Gramajo is named after Colonel Artemio Gramajo (June 1838 – 1914), a former government administrator of Buenos Aires.[3][4]

History

The dish was created by a chef with the intention for it to be served to soldiers in battlefields, and at the time it consisted of fried potatoes, ham, scrambled eggs and peas.[4]

Nutrition information

The dish has a significant amount of protein and nutrients, and a moderate amount of carbohydrates and some calories,it is from Uruguay.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Barrell , Ryan (March 13, 2017). "13 Hangover Cures the World Swears By". Paste. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  2. ^ Wilson, J. (2000). Buenos Aires: A Cultural and Literary Companion. Cities of the imagination. Interlink Books. p. 38. ISBN 978-1-56656-347-5. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Firpo, Hernán (August 6, 2013). "Queremos tanto al revuelto gramajo". Clarín (in Spanish). Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Fodor's Buenos Aires: with Side Trips to Iguazú Falls, Gaucho Country & Uruguay. Full-color Travel Guide. Fodor's Travel. 2014. p. 244. ISBN 978-0-8041-4310-3. Retrieved April 20, 2018.

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