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Recipe
Ingredients
- 600 g beef heart
- 60 ml vinegar
- 2.5 tbsp aji panca chili paste
- 1 garlic clove(s)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- salt
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients:
- 1Cut the heart into strips about 1 cm thick and 3 to 4 cm long, and trim them.
- 2Peel and press the garlic using a garlic press.
Preparing the marinade:
- 3Place the pieces of heart in a large bowl.
- 4Add the garlic, aji panca paste, ground pepper, cumin, mustard, oregano, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and oil.
- 5Mix and let marinate for at least 6 hours in the refrigerator.
Cooking the anticuchos:
- 6Remove the pieces of beef heart from the refrigerator.
- 7Soak the wooden skewers to prevent them from burning.
- 8Thread the pieces of beef heart onto the wooden skewers.
- 9Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- 10Place the beef heart skewers on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes on each side.
- 11Serve hot with boiled potatoes and corn.
About this dish
Peruvian anticuchos are skewers made from beef heart, marinated in a spicy sauce made mainly of aji panca (a Peruvian chili pepper), garlic, vinegar, cumin, and other spices. Once well marinated, the pieces of heart are threaded onto skewers, often alternating with pieces of potato or corn, then grilled over an open barbecue. Served hot, these skewers are a popular street food in Peru, especially during national holidays. Anticuchos, with their deep, spicy flavor, reflect Peru's culinary history, blending indigenous and Spanish influences. Although beef heart is the most traditional choice, anticuchos made with other meats or fish can also be found in some regions. They are usually served with spicy sauces and a slice of bread.
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