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Authentic Argentinian Provoleta Recipe

Provoleta is an Argentine dish made with melted provoleta cheese, heated until it is lightly browned and gooey, then served hot. This dish is a popular feature at traditional barbecues, or asados, and is typically served in a small cast-iron skillet before the main barbecue meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Argentinian
Servings 6 Yield
Calories 367 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cheese

  • Provolone cheese, unsmoked, sliced 1 inch thick - 8 oz.
  • Dried oregano - 1 tsp
  • Crushed red pepper - ½ tsp
  • Flour - for coating

Chimichurri Topping

  • Flat-leafed parsley, finely chopped - 3 Tbsp
  • Dried oregano - 1/8 Tsp
  • Garlic clove, minced - 1
  • Olive oil - 3 Tbsp
  • Red wine vinegar, or lemon juice - 1 Tsp
  • Water - 2 Tsp
  • Crushed red chilli flakes - 1 pinch
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

Chimichurri Salsa

  • Add the parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, vinegar and water into a small bowl and mix well.
  • Use a little extra water to thin the mixture if needed to achieve a pourable consistency. Set aside to let the flavors mix.
  • Coat the provolone slice with flour and dust off any excess powder.

Cooking the Provoleta on the stovetop

  • Place a small cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, put in the cheese and sprinkle with half the oregano and crushed red pepper.
  • Cook on one side for about 2 minutes until the bottom starts to brown.
  • Flip the cheese carefully with a spatula and cook on the other side for about 2 – 3 minutes until the second side is also browned and the cheese begins to ooze.

Cooking the Provoleta in the oven

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Pour a little bit of olive oil into the bottom of a cast-iron skillet.
  • Sprinkle half the oregano and crushed red pepper over the cheese.
  • Put the cheese in the skillet and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the top rack of the oven for 8 – 10 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and switch the oven to the grill setting.
  • Grill uncovered for 1 – 2 minutes or until the provolone begins to bubble on the surface.

Cooking the Provoleta on the grill

  • Preheat the BBQ grill to 400°F (200°C).
  • Sprinkle half the oregano and crushed red pepper over the cheese.
  • Place the cheese on the grill and close the hood.
  • Grill for a few minutes, then flip the cheese over with a spatula.
  • Allow the cheese to grill for 1 – 2 minutes, then remove from the grill with the spatula.
  • Transfer the cheese to a plate and top with the remaining oregano and crushed red pepper.
  • Serve immediately, along with bread and chimichurri.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 712mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Authentic Argentinian Provoleta Recipe
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