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