DZIK (YUCATECAN STYLE SALPICóN DE RES)

Dzik (Yucatecan Style Salpicón De Res) image

Provided by davinandkennard

Time 2h20m

Yield 3 cups, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb flank steaks or 1 lb beef brisket, well trimmed and cut into 2-inch squares
1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 small red onion, diced (divided use)
salt
4 large radishes, julienned
1 -2 fresh habanero pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
1 small tomatoes, cut into 1/4 -inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons sour orange or 6 tablespoons lime juice
6 leaves romaine lettuce
1 ripe avocado, sliced

Steps:

The Meat: bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add the squares of meat and skim off any grayish foam that rises to the top during the first few minutes of boiling. Add the garlic, bay leaves, herbs, a generous ½ teaspoon salt and half of the onion. Simmer over medium to medium-low heat for an hour or so, until the meat is tender. If there is time, let cool in the broth. Drain and discard all but the meat; then shred the meat into thin strands.
The dzik. Combine the cooked meat, the remaining half of the onion, the radishes, chile, tomato and cilantro, and toss with the sour orange or lime juice and generous 1 teaspoon salt. Line a platter with 4 of the romaine leaves; slice the remaining 2 to make a bed in the center. Scoop the dzik into a mound over the sliced lettuce. Decorate with slices of avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.2, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 144.2, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 51.8