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