Asado
Slow-grilled South American barbecue
Think of it as: Like a Texas barbecue where the grill master gets hero status
Three hours of grilling. Worth every minute.
What does it taste like?
Deep, smoky beefiness seasoned with just salt, brightened by tangy, garlicky chimichurri.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureJuicy
What is it?
A barbecue of beef ribs, sausages and more, cooked slowly over charcoal or wood fire. The person grilling (the asador) is a respected figure in the family.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Families and friends gather on Sunday and eat for hours, with wine.
Watch it
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🇦🇷Argentina
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MusicTango Passionate dance music ringing with the bandoneon
SportSoccer
Lionel Messi (soccer; captain of the 2022 World Cup winners) World HeritageLos Glaciares National Park and more National animalRufous hornero (national bird) National flowerCeibo (cockspur coral tree) FestivalBuenos Aires Tango Festival (August)
Ingredients
- Beef spare ribs 1 kg
- Chorizo 4
- Coarse salt 1 tbsp
- Charcoal or firewood, as needed
- Parsley, garlic, vinegar and oil (for chimichurri), as needed
How to make it (one way)
- Light the charcoal or wood and let it burn down to embers
- Season the meat with coarse salt only
- Grill far from the heat, slowly, for 2-3 hours
- Grill the sausages and bread partway through
- Carve pieces as they're done and top with chimichurri
⚠️ Uses open fire, so do it with an adult.
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