Applause for the asador: an Argentine tradition

At an Argentine asado, the cook may get a round of applause. Asado is an Argentine tradition of cooking meat over a fire and gathering around the table. “Un aplauso para el asador” thanks the person who cooked the meat. While one person tends the fire, others set the table, choose music and talk. Appreciation becomes part of the meal.

The asador is the person looking after the fire and meat. Asado also has ties to rural gaucho culture. This describes a recognisable tradition, rather than a fixed rule for every Argentine gathering.