Asado - Quiz
  • 1. What is the name of the fresh dip-style salad served with Chilean cordero al palo?
A) Guacamole
B) Pebre
C) Salsa criolla
D) Chimichurri
  • 2. How long does the preparation of cordero al palo typically take?
A) 1 to 2 hours
B) 30 minutes
C) Around 5 hours
D) 10 to 12 hours
  • 3. In Brazil, what is the term for the service style where meat is passed from table to table?
A) Rodizio
B) Asado al palo
C) Carne assada
D) Churrasco
  • 4. What fuel is predominantly used in Brazilian churrasco?
A) Gas
B) Dried cow dung
C) Wood embers
D) Charcoal
  • 5. Which meat is specifically mentioned as being popular in Mexican parrilladas?
A) Goat
B) Chorizo
C) Lamb
D) Duck
  • 6. What is the primary cooking surface used in an asado al disco?
A) An iron skillet
B) A worn-out plough disc
C) A clay oven
D) A steel rotisserie
  • 7. What is the name of the adobe oven used in Paraguay for cooking asado?
A) Chulengo
B) Tatakua
C) Parrilla
D) Disco
  • 8. What is a chulengo made from?
A) A brick structure
B) A cut oil barrel
C) A ceramic pit
D) A stainless steel cart
  • 9. Why is the chulengo especially useful in the Patagonia region?
A) It is easier to clean
B) It allows for faster cooking
C) It protects the meat and fire from heavy winds
D) It uses less fuel than open pits
  • 10. How is Philippine asado typically prepared?
A) By frying in a disc
B) By braising
C) By roasting on a spit
D) By grilling over charcoal
  • 11. In South Africa, what is the term for cooking meat on a grill over a fire?
A) Braai
B) Assad
C) Churrasco
D) Asado
  • 12. Which vegetables are specifically listed as common in Mexican parrilladas?
A) Spinach, kale, and beets
B) Lettuce, cucumber, and radish
C) Green onions, nopales, and corn
D) Potatoes, carrots, and peas
  • 13. What happens to the fat when cooking with an asado al disco?
A) It is drained away into a tray
B) It evaporates
C) It is absorbed by the vegetables
D) It slips to the center
  • 14. In Goa, what is the name for roast beef?
A) Assad
B) Braai
C) Churrasco
D) Asado
  • 15. What is the name of the Brazilian term for grilled and salted meat?
A) Inihaw
B) Chorizo
C) Pebre
D) Carne assada
  • 16. What is the name of the designated cook for an asado?
A) Asador or parrillero
B) Chef de cuisine
C) Churrero
D) Carnicero
  • 17. What is the name of the grill used in asado?
A) Horno
B) Brasero
C) Plancha
D) Parrilla
  • 18. Which wood type is typically avoided for asado charcoal?
A) Pine
B) Oak
C) Algarrobo
D) Quebracho
  • 19. What is the common name for chorizo served in bread?
A) Choripán
B) Empanada
C) Pamplona
D) Chivito
  • 20. What ingredient is used to prepare the meat for an asado?
A) Lemon juice
B) Garlic paste
C) Wine marinade
D) Salt
  • 21. What is the name for the Patagonian method of roasting a whole animal on a wooden stick?
A) Asado a la plancha
B) Asado al brasero
C) Asado al horno
D) Asado al palo
  • 22. Which sauce is made of parsley, oregano, garlic, and vinegar/oil?
A) Mayonesa
B) Salsa criolla
C) Chimichurri
D) Salsa verde
  • 23. What is chinchulines?
A) Flank steak
B) Sweetbreads
C) Black pudding
D) Cow chitterlings
  • 24. What is the typical dessert served after an asado?
A) Fresh fruit
B) Ice cream
C) Dulce de leche pastries
D) Chocolate cake
  • 25. What is the name of the appetizer often served with organs?
A) Matambre
B) Chivito
C) Pamplona
D) Provoleta
  • 26. In Uruguay, how is the meat usually grilled?
A) Using charcoal briquettes
B) In a stone oven
C) With electric heat
D) Directly over embers
  • 27. What is verdujaro?
A) A type of sausage
B) A meat cut
C) Grilled vegetables
D) A mixed salad
  • 28. What should not happen to the meat grease during cooking?
A) Being brushed away
B) Dripping into a pan
C) Falling on coals
D) Sealing the flavor
  • 29. Which meat is served after appetizers and ribs?
A) Chorizo
B) Provoleta
C) Vacío
D) Mollejas
  • 30. What are the two main ways to cook asado?
A) Al vapor or al palo
B) Al horno or a la plancha
C) Al brasero or al fuego
D) Al asador or a la parrilla
  • 31. What is morcilla?
A) Flank steak
B) Goatling
C) Sweetbreads
D) Black pudding
  • 32. What metal tools are used in the 'al asador' method?
A) Tongs
B) Skewers
C) Crosses
D) Trays
  • 33. Who traditionally prepares the salads at asado gatherings?
A) Professional chefs
B) Women
C) Men
D) The children
  • 34. Which salad is mentioned as one of the most common served at asados?
A) Caesar salad
B) Greek salad
C) Potato salad
D) Salad Olivier
  • 35. What is another name for Salad Olivier mentioned in the text?
A) Ensalada mixta
B) Ensalada verde
C) Ensalada rusa
D) Ensalada fresca
  • 36. In Paraguay, which of these is served as a side dish at asados?
A) Grilled corn
B) Boiled manioc
C) Roasted carrots
D) Fried potatoes
  • 37. How are home asados often eaten when they are served as a standalone dish?
A) Right off the cutting board
B) On fine china
C) In individual bowls
D) On metal trays
  • 38. What type of bread is used to soak up the juices of an asado?
A) Corn bread
B) Sourdough bread
C) French bread
D) Whole wheat bread
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