I Tried an Ecuadorian Asado... And I Was NOT Ready!

beef ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork ribs

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork ribs are often less expensive.

chimichurri sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: olive oil + vinegar

Salsa verde offers a fresh alternative, while the olive oil and vinegar mix is budget-friendly.

Start by lighting the charcoal using a candle, which is common in Ecuador due to the elevation.

Prepare a variety of meats including burgers, chicken, and chiso for grilling.

Marinate the chicken, but note that in this video, it's only seasoned with salt.

Set up the grill with a large amount of charcoal, as this is the typical method in Ecuador.

Wait for the grill to heat up before placing the meat on it.

Prepare sides: yapping gachos (corn dish) and mot (boiled corn).

For yapping gachos, heat up the corn and eat it with salt and possibly butter.

Boil the corn for the mot and add salt, and optionally butter, for flavor.

Serve the grilled meats with typical Ecuadorian sides and condiments like ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard.

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