ANTICUCHO DE CORAZON

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Beef heart anticuchos (Peruvian-style brochettes). Preparation time is estimated since I have never made these yet. Recipe taken from The Art of Peruvian Cuisine, by Tony Custer.

Provided by Wendy H.

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 36m

Yield 4 brochettes, 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 beef heart, cleaned & trimmed
salt
oil, for basting
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb aji panca chile, dried
water
1/2 cup light vinegar
1 -2 tablespoon aji panca chili paste
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
salt

Steps:

  • Aji panca:.
  • Stem and devein the ajies (keep some veins for a very spicy paste).
  • Toast in dry skillet over high heat for a few minutes, then blanche.
  • Blanche 1, 2, or 3 times (in a change of water each time) for more or less spiciness. Spiciness reduces with each blanching.
  • Process ajies in a blender or food processor with a steel blade, with just enough water and oil to make a thick paste.
  • Push the mixture through a fine sieve.
  • Discard any remaining skin and veins.
  • Yield: 1 cup.
  • Marinade:.
  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Assembly:.
  • Remove all skin and sinews from the heart.
  • Cut meat into large bits-sized pieces.
  • Place 3-4 pieces onto bamboo skewers, and marinade overnight.
  • When ready to prepare, remove from marinade and sprinkle with salt.
  • Barbecue for about 3 minutes per side over very high heat. Baste with extra oil and remaining marinade as necessary.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.1

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