Argentine · snack
Choripán
Choripán reads umami 6.2, richness 4.9 and heat 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine snack, about 1 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.2 · Richness 4.9 · Heat 4.4 · Sourness 3.2 · Salinity 3.2 · Herbaceous 2.6 · Smoke 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Fruity 2.0 · Sweetness 2.0 · Citrus 1.9 · Earthy 1.6 · Funk & Ferment 1.5 · Bitterness 1.1 · Allium 0.6 · Nutty 0.6 · Floral 0.6
What's in it (4)
- 4 Argentine chorizo sausages
- 4 crusty baguette-style rolls
- 1/2 cup chimichurri
- 1/2 cup salsa criolla
Time & effort: about 1 hr 15 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 235 kcal, 9 g protein, 11.5 g fat, 23.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Grill or pan-fry the chorizo over medium heat, turning until the skin blisters and crisps on all sides.
- Slice the bread lengthwise, then butterfly the chorizo and lay it inside.
- Top generously with chimichurri and fresh salsa criolla.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.