Brazilian Barbecue Versus Korean Barbecue

Churrascos are Brazilian barbecues while Gogi Guigarlic (minced).
refers the Korean grilling method for pork, beef,Procedure:
chicken and other types of meat. These are easy toCut the chicken into two-inch cubes. Rub the chicken
make and serve to your guests.thoroughly with salt. Soak it in lime juice and oil with
Brazilian Barbecue (Churrasco)garlic. Marinate it for about 2 hours.
Churrasco is a Spanish and Portuguese term thatPlace the chicken cubes in a skewer and baste it with
pertains to grilled meat or beef. It is popular in Europeyogurt. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese.
and Latin America but remains a primary dish ofPut the chicken on the grill. While slowly roasting it,
Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Nicaragua and Puerto Rico.baste it with oil.
However, it is mostly served now at a ChurrascariaAs a note, if you will be barbecuing the thigh part of
or Brazilian Steakhouse.a chicken, you need to pre-cook the chicken in a big
A Brazilian restaurant or Churrascaria servespot ad sprinkle with salt. This will give more flavor to
all-you-can-eat grilled meat. Waiters here practice athe inner parts.
serving style called Rodizo or Espeto Corrido, whereinYou can serve this with Brazilian salsa vinaigrette and
they move with skewers around the restaurant andwhite rice.
slice the meat on the customer's plate.Korean Barbecue (Gogi Gui)
The traditional barbecue recipe of Churrasco isGogi Gui pertains to the Korean method of grilling
served with Farofa or seasoned manioc flour, whitepork, beef, chicken and other meat. These dishes are
rice, a variety of grilled sausages and meats, alongactually prepared by the dinner table, on charcoal- or
with a Brazilian vinaigrette salsa. The ingredients ofgas-powered grills built in the table's center. For
this recipe include ½ cup of salt, 10 pounds ofKorean restaurants that do not have a built-in grill,
fine quality lamb, beef, ribs, veal and the like (cut), 3they use portable stoves on their tables.
cups of water as well as 6 mashed garlic cloves.Galbi is the most usual form of Korean barbecue
Although Brazilian grills do not make use of sauce onderived from marinated beef short ribs. Since Korean
their meats, most Brazilian barbecues actuallybarbecue can include various kinds of non-marinated
marinate the meat. Some like to spread some marineand marinated meat dishes, it can be divided into lots
salt on the meat while it is being cooked.of categories. Thus, Korean barbecue is popular
Procedure:amongst Korean and international customers.
Set the fire. However, make sure that the coals areKorean Barbecue Ribs
already bright enough before you place the meat.Ingredients are 2/3 cups of Kikkoman teriyaki sauce,
Assemble the cut meat onto the metallic skewers.4 pounds beef short ribs and 1 tbsp. toasted sesame
Set the grill and turn the skewers from time to time.seeds, 2 tsp. Tabasco sauce, 1 tsp. sugar and 2
Once you notice the meat turning brownish in color,cloves pressed garlic.
prepare the salty baste solution by dissolving someProcedure:
salt in water mixed with garlic. Baste the meat withBone it ½ deep, ½ apart, crosswise and
the liquid mixture.lengthwise. Put the ribs inside a large plastic bag.
Cut a few slices from the outer portion and serve. IfCombine sesame seeds, teriyaki sauce, sugar, garlic
you plan to keep the meat until another round ofand Tabasco sauce. Pour the mixture onto the ribs.
serving, let it stay warm on the grill. To keep it freshPress the air out of the bag and tie the top securely.
and juicy while on the grill, baste it with the saltyRefrigerate it for 4 hours, occasionally turning over
liquid mixture from time to time.the bag.
Another all-time favorite recipe for Brazilian barbecueTake out the ribs and grill or broil about 4 inches
is the Churrasco de Frango or Chicken Barbecue -from the heat coils. For hot coals, it will take 15 up to
Brazilian style. Ingredients per person include 218 minutes. A good indication is when the ribs are
tablespoons of olive oil, 1 pound of boneless, skinlessbrown and crisp o the outside.
chicken (breast part), 1 lime juice, grated ParmesanOccasionally turn the ribs over.
cheese, 1 cup of natural yogurt, salt and 1 clove of