Estrogonofe
Brazilian adaptation of Russian Beef Stroganoff.
Estrogonofe is the Brazilian adaptation of Beef Stroganoff, a Russian dish of sautéed beef in a mustard and sour cream sauce. In Brazil, it is a popular dish known for its variations, often prepared with tomato paste or ketchup and mushrooms, and sometimes using chicken instead of beef.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Russia
- Course
- Main
- Served
- Hot
- Main Ingredient
- Beef, smetana (sour cream)
- Variations
- Chicken Stroganoff, sausage Stroganoff, mushroom Stroganoff, shrimp Stroganoff, veal Stroganoff, pork Stroganoff
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Stroganoff is a popular dish in Brazil, where it is known as estrogonofe or strogonoff. Estrogonofe is generally prepared with tomato paste or ketchup and mushrooms. Chicken is sometimes used instead of beef. Estrogonofe is generally eaten with cooked white rice and shoestring fries (batata palha).
Reader's Guide
Estrogonofe represents the global spread and adaptation of Beef Stroganoff, a dish that originated in 19th-century Russia and is named after a member of the Stroganov family. The Brazilian version, known as estrogonofe or strogonoff, is a popular dish that typically includes tomato paste or ketchup and mushrooms, and may use chicken instead of beef. It is commonly served with white rice and shoestring fries. This adaptation reflects the broader trend of Beef Stroganoff evolving significantly from its original recipe, which first appeared in Elena Molokhovets's 1871 cookbook as beef cubes in a mustard and sour cream sauce without onions or mushrooms. The dish's journey from Russia to Brazil, via China and other regions, demonstrates its versatility and enduring appeal across cultures.
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