Fogo de cHAO?

Fogo de how?

Fogo is known for the endless amount of meat that we can consume (though we hate to admit the amount is far from endless in reality). Not only is it possible to eat way more than we should, it also tastes phenomenal! Thank the Argentinean gauchos for that. South America has very unique ways of flavoring their meats. One way is with an herb marinade. This gives the meat herbaceous notes that go well with flavorful steaks that, at times, can seem like a heavy load for your stomach. Not only have these marinades contained herbs, but also incorporate spices that bring depth of flavor without over powering your meat!

So what is a marinade? I suppose the culinary school answer would be a mixture of liquid and aromatic ingredients. Here is a two second lesson on marinades: