Anticuchos Peruvian Beef Heart Skewers
Anticuchos are iconic Peruvian street food skewers made from marinated beef heart grilled over open flames until smoky and tender. The bold marinade of aji panca, cumin, and vinegar transforms this humble ingredient into one of the most delicious and distinctive dishes in all of Peru.
Marinated beef heart skewers grilled to smoky perfection with a bold aji panca and cumin marinade.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Instructions
Clean and Prep the Beef Heart
Trim away any fat, membranes, and tough connective tissue from the beef heart, then cut it into uniform 4 cm cubes. Rinse the pieces under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
Marinate the Meat
Combine the aji panca paste, red wine vinegar, cumin, garlic, and oil in a bowl to form the marinade. Toss the beef heart cubes in the marinade until fully coated, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Skewer and Grill
Thread the marinated beef heart onto soaked wooden or metal skewers and grill over very high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side. The outside should develop a beautiful char while the inside remains slightly pink and juicy.
Serve with Accompaniments
Remove the skewers from the heat and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving. Serve with boiled potatoes, corn on the cob, and a drizzle of aji amarillo sauce alongside.
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