If you have never tried provoleta, you are missing out. This gooey and cheesy concoction is the ideal appetizer, whether you are enjoying it with a cocktail during a night out or eating it to kick off a traditional Argentinian meal. Provoleta, to put it simply, is a melted provolone-like cheese that is usually enjoyed with fresh bread. However, for those who have enjoyed the tasty treat, the dish is so much more than that.

At Puerto La Boca, we are proud to offer authentic and delicious provoleta. Below you can learn more about provoleta, but if you are eager to try the Argentinian appetizer, contact Puerto La Boca today by calling (619) 234-4900.

What is Provoleta?

Provoleta is the name given to an Argentinian cheese that tastes very similar to traditional provolone cheese. However, what makes this appetizer so unforgettable is that the cheese is cooked on an open grill until the cheese is browned on the exterior and the interior is almost completely melted. This makes it incredibly easy to dip bread into the melted cheese, creating a fondue-like dish that will have the whole table snacking on it in no time. 

How Do You Make Provoleta?

Making provoleta is actually quite simple. First, you need to leave the cheese out, uncovered, for a few hours before you plan on eating it. By leaving the cheese at room temperature, the exterior of the cheese will dry up a bit, which will help it keep its structural integrity as you grill it. Then, you want to place the cheese on a traditional Argentinian Parilla grill, sprinkling the provoleta with crushed red pepper and oregano. After about two minutes the bottom of the cheese will begin to brown, and that is when you want to carefully flip it. After about two to three more minutes, the delicious dish should be ready to eat!

What Do You Serve With Provoleta?

Traditionally, provoleta is served with bread and chimichurri. The bread is used as a conduit to eat as much cheese as possible, and eaters are advised to dip the bread in the provoleta until they get a hearty serving of cheese. The chimichurri should then be drizzled over the bread and cheese. Chimichurri is a popular Argentinian sauce that Puerto La Boca makes fresh in-house and is available for purchase by jar. Puerto La Boca Chimichurri consists of parsley, olive oil, garlic, crushed red peppers, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Once you have some warm fresh bread and mouth-watering chimichurri, you are ready to truly appreciate provoleta the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

Authentic Provoleta at Puerto La Boca in San Diego

If you are eager to try provoleta, you need to make your way to Puerto La Boca in Little Italy as soon as possible! Puerto La Boca is the most authentic Argentinian restaurant in San Diego, and our provoleta is loved by almost every customer who orders it. Whether you are looking for a happy hour dish to share with a friend or the perfect appetizer for a meal of Argentine-style steak, stop by Puerto La Boca to try our provoleta today.

To learn more or to make a reservation, contact us today by calling (619) 234-4900.