Peruvian Anticuchos

Photo: flickr user Jen SFO-BCN

Ingredients

3 Aji or Jalapeno chiles, chopped, stems and seeds removed

3 tablespoons Dried crushed red chiles (Piquin chiles) 1 tablespoon Achiote (red seeds of

2 tablespoons Olive oil

4 Cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 teaspoon Salt

Fresh ground black pepper

4 pounds Beef heart, cut into 1" cubes (substitute sirloin o

Simmer the Annatto and cumin seeds in the oil for 5 minutes. Strain the oil and discard the seeds.

Place all the ingredients for the marinade in a blender and puree until smooth. Marinate the meat in the mixture overnight, refigerated.

Thread meat onto skewers and grill over charcoal or under the over broiler until medium-rare, basting frequently with the marinade.

Heat index: 6 on a scale of 1-10

8.0 servings

Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 4:07pm

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