Asado, which actually means “barbecue”, is not the barbecue you are used to enjoying. In Argentina, this requires a special way of roasting the meat, and generally all meat that you can taste in Argentina is excellent. Argentina is known as a country that deals a lot in cattle, and they export their meat worldwide.
Popular meats for the preparation of Asado include pork, chicken, sausages and beef. The Parilla, a large steel barbecue designed for optimal roasting. The meals prepared in this way are tender, juicy and so tasty that even vegetarians will be tempted to try asado-style food. The meat is typically served with potato salad, traditional chimichurri, celery salad and bread.
It is important to note that it is not only steaks that are roasted in this way, but also ribs, kidneys, intestines as well as chinchullos. The people of Argentina have a special way of preparing intestines, which are boiled on low heat for around an hour and a half, separated from other meats so as their aroma wouldn’t damage other foods.
The dish is very tasty and is served on small baguettes which are lightly grilled.
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