Matambre - Quiz
  • 1. What is the literal meaning of the word 'matambre'?
A) Hunger killer
B) Steer muscle
C) Thin meat
D) Fly shaker
  • 2. Where is the matambre muscle located on the steer?
A) Under the shoulder blade
B) Inside the rib cage
C) Along the spine
D) Between the skin and the ribs
  • 3. What is the scientific name for the matambre muscle?
A) Cutaneous trunci
B) Flank steak
C) Biceps brachii
D) Gluteus maximus
  • 4. Why is matambre sometimes referred to as the 'fly shaker'?
A) Because it shakes when sliced
B) Because of how it is shaken during cooking
C) Because it is often served with fly repellent herbs
D) Because the animal uses it to twitch and repel insects
  • 5. Which of the following is NOT a common filling for matambre arrollado?
A) Carrots
B) Cheese cubes
C) Peppers
D) Hard-boiled eggs
  • 6. What is 'matambre a la leche'?
A) Matambre marinated and baked in milk
B) Matambre served with a milk-based gravy
C) A vegetarian version of matambre
D) Matambre fried in butter
  • 7. How is 'matambre a la pizza' prepared?
A) Rolled with pepperoni
B) Deep-fried with cheese
C) Baked flat with tomato sauce and mozzarella
D) Served on top of a pizza crust
  • 8. What is the common color of the raw matambre muscle?
A) Deep purple
B) Pale yellow
C) Bright red
D) Rose-colored
  • 9. Which ingredient is often used to cook the matambre roll in Argentina?
A) Wine vinegar
B) Milk
C) Vegetable oil
D) Soy sauce
  • 10. How is matambre arrollado usually served after it has been cooked and cooled?
A) Served as a large steak
B) Served as a whole roast
C) Sliced into thin pieces
D) Minced into a spread
  • 11. Besides beef, what other type of matambre is sometimes used?
A) Lamb
B) Chicken
C) Pork
D) Turkey
  • 12. What is a common condiment eaten with matambre?
A) Mustard
B) Barbecue sauce
C) Ketchup
D) Chimichurri
  • 13. In which regions is matambre a common food name?
A) Mexico and Spain
B) Italy and France
C) United States and Canada
D) Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Rio Grande do Sul
  • 14. What is done to the matambre roll to keep it from unrolling during cooking?
A) It is frozen before boiling
B) It is glued with food-safe starch
C) It is tied with metal wire
D) It is sewn or pinned
  • 15. What is another name for the matambre muscle used in packing houses?
A) Side loin
B) Elephant ear
C) Cow brisket
D) Ribeye cap
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