World Flavors Cookbook

Asado Paraguayo

Paraguayan charcoal-grilled beef short ribs with chimichurri — the weekend family tradition that mirrors Argentine and Uruguayan asado.

Cuisine: Paraguay

Ingredients

• 1.5kg beef short ribs (tira de asado)
• Coarse salt
• For chimichurri: parsley, garlic, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, red chili flakes

Instructions

1. Start charcoal fire early. Wait for white coals.
2. Salt ribs generously.
3. Cook ribs over indirect heat, bone-side down first, 45-60 minutes.
4. Move to direct heat for last 10 minutes to caramelize.
5. Make chimichurri: combine all herbs with oil and vinegar.
6. Serve with sopa paraguaya and mandioca.