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Lección 11

CONEXIÓN INTERNET 2



URUGUAY: Preferencias gastronómicas

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Search the Internet to learn about Uruguay’s national drink and a few of its classic dishes.

Algunas palabras clave
Uruguay asado
Uruguay chivitos
Uruguay dulce de leche
Uruguay El mate
Uruguay for the gourmet traveler
Uruguay national drink
Uruguay national drink bombilla
Uruguay parrillada
Yerba mate what is it

  1. Describe these three popular Uruguayan specialties. a) Asado: What is it? How is it prepared? b) Parrillada: What does it consist of? c) Chivito: What is it? What is its main item? What are its classical toppings? d) Dulce the leche: What is it? What is it made of? How is it used?



  2. What is the most popular drink in Uruguay? What items are required to drink it in style? Describe them. What is this drink supposed to be good for?



  3. How does your diet compare to the diet of the average Uruguayan? What specialties you learned about would you like to try? Why do you think you would like them?


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