Smoky Peruvian Anticuchos with Aji Sauce
Grilled Beef Heart Skewers with a Spicy Peruvian Kick
Delight in the authentic flavors of Peru with these marinated beef heart skewers, perfectly paired with a zesty aji sauce.
- 4 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
Beef Heart Marinade
Aji Sauce
Skewers
Garnish
Preparation
Marinating the Beef Heart
Combine marinade ingredients
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Coat the beef heart
Add the beef heart cubes to the marinade, ensuring they're fully coated.
Ensure the marinade covers all the beef cubes to maximize flavor infusion.
Marinate
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results.
Preparing the Aji Sauce
Blend peppers
In a food processor, blend the aji amarillo peppers until smooth.
Use latex gloves when handling aji peppers to avoid irritation.
Add remaining ingredients
Add mayonnaise, lime juice, and minced garlic, and continue blending until creamy.
Season and chill
Season with salt to taste, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cooking Process
Preheat and skewer
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, then thread marinated beef heart cubes onto skewers.
Grill the skewers
Place skewers on the grill, grilling each side for about 3-4 minutes until nicely charred.
Rest before serving
Remove skewers from the grill and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Plating & Serving
Smoky Peruvian Anticuchos with Aji Sauce
Smoky Peruvian Anticuchos with Aji Sauce
Plating the anticuchos
Arrange the grilled anticuchos on a platter, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve alongside lime wedges and aji sauce for dipping.