Anticuchos
Anticuchos are one of Peru's most iconic street foods, with a history that stretches back to the Incan Empire. These tender, smoky beef heart skewers are marinated in a powerful blend of aji panca chile paste, vinegar, cumin, and garlic, then grilled over blazing charcoal. Street vendors known as anticucheras set up their carts in the evening, filling Lima's streets with the irresistible aroma of charring meat. The beef heart, a protein-rich and surprisingly tender cut, absorbs the marinade beautifully and develops a gorgeous char on the outside while remaining juicy within. Served with boiled potatoes and a fiery rocoto chile sauce, anticuchos are Peruvian soul food at its finest.
Ingredients
- 800 g beef heart, cleaned and cut into 3 cm cubes
- 4 tablespoons aji panca paste
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 yellow potatoes, boiled and halved
- 2 ears of corn, boiled and cut into rounds
- Wooden or metal skewers
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 6 g
- Fat
- 20 g
