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asado

Traditional dish from Argentina

Must Try Street Food

About asado

Latin-American dish of beef, sausages, and sometimes other meats, cooked on a grill (parrilla) or an open fire

Asado is the technique and the social event of having or attending a barbecue in various South American countries: especially Argentina and Uruguay where it is also a traditional event, as well as Brazil, Chile and Paraguay. An asado usually consists of beef, pork, chicken, chorizo, and morcilla, all of which are cooked using an open fire or a grill, called a parrilla. Usually, red wine and side dishes such as salads accompany the main meats, which are prepared by a designated cook called the asador or parrillero.

Key Ingredients

  • pork
  • lamb meat
  • beef
  • Lama glama

Cuisine Type

  • Argentine cuisine

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Argentina
Traditional Argentina cuisine

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