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