In South America weekends are a time to get together and eat meat – lots of it! Hosting a grilling extravaganza called an asado is a great way to celebrate. The tradition of slowing roasting many different cuts of meat over a fire comes from the cattle farming countries such as Argentina and Uruguay, and has spread throughout South America.
1. Grilled Meats
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Gathering together for long weekend meals featuring a variety of grilled meats is an important tradition throughout South America.
Patagonian-style Grilled TenderloinPeruvian Antichuchos de Pollo
Beef Anticuchos - Anticuchos de Rez
Grilled Steak Sandwiches with Chimichurri Sauce
All About Brazilian BBQ
Traditional Churrasco
Fourth of July Grilling
2. Side Dishes
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Be sure to accompany all that meat with some delicious sides:
Grill Roasted PotatoesChimichurri Potato Salad
Papa a la Huancaína Potato Salad
Fresh Corn and Queso Fresco Salad
Hearts of Palm Salad with Passionfruit Dressing
Brazilian Farofa
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Fresh Lima Bean Salad - Ensalada de Pallares
3. Sauces and Condiments for Grilled Meats
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The best part about South American grilling may be the great array of sauces served alongside the grilled meats. Garlicky chimichurri sauce is excellent with steak. Mango salsa is delicious with grilled chicken or fish. Peruvian salsa criolla, made of sweet marinated onions, lime and aji peppers, is delicious with everything.
Chimichurri SauceMango Salsa
Savory Mango Sauce
Salsa Criolla
Guasacaca - Venezuelan-style Guacamole
Aji Amarillo Sauce
4. Summer Desserts
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Tropical fruits, cool mousses, or chilled tres leches cake are the perfect finishes to a summer meal...
Key Lime PieTropical Fruit Trifle
Quick and Easy Tres Leches
Coconut Tres Leches
Passionfruit Mousse
Mango Mousse Parfait
Mango Mousse Cake
Mango Passionfruit Pie
Picnic Passionfruit Lime Squares
Tropical Fruit Shortcake
