Peruvian Anticuchos
“Anti-cucho” translates most likely to 'cuts from the Andes region'. Anticuchos have a long history dating back to the pre-Columbian era of the Incas. Initially, they were made with llama meat. The Spaniards changed the meat, added new spices, and put the meat on skewers. Today, anticuchos are preferably made of beef heart, chicken, or steak and most popular during National Holidays and at summer barbecues.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef tenderloin or sirloin cut into thin 1-inch squares
- 1 lb potatoes cooked or baked
- 2-4 corn ears
- 12 skewers*)
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 cup parsley and/ or cilantro packed
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- vinegar
- oil
- salt & pepper
- !Culinary Spice Kit
- Roasted garlic, Peruvian aji amarillo pepper, salt, cumin, black pepper, annatto
Notes
▪ Substitute beef with chicken breast or boneless pork chops, or with beef heart, the most popular version.
▪ Add to or substitute corn with onions, mushrooms, green asparagus, or bell peppers.
▪ Substitute corn ears with 3 cups frozen corn kernels and quickly fry them with the garlic in the PAN after the skewers are done.
▪ Add some fresh mint to the sauce.
*) Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes in water before using them.
▪ Add to or substitute corn with onions, mushrooms, green asparagus, or bell peppers.
▪ Substitute corn ears with 3 cups frozen corn kernels and quickly fry them with the garlic in the PAN after the skewers are done.
▪ Add some fresh mint to the sauce.
*) Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes in water before using them.