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Anticuchos — traditional dish from Lima, Peru
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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Anticuchos

How to order / say it
Say it Anticuchos — [ahn-tee-KOO-chos]
Order I'd like the anticuchos, please.
Locally Quisiera los anticuchos, por favor.
Say locally

Grilled beef heart skewers seasoned with spices

Why try it?

Anticuchos are a popular street food in Lima, reflecting the ingenious use of all parts of an animal in Peruvian cooking. This dish symbolizes the blend of Indigenous and African influences in Lima's culinary history.

How it tastes

These skewers offer a rich, gamey flavor, enhanced by a smoky char from grilling. The unique seasoning imparts a spicy, tangy taste, making each bite an explosion of vibrant flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Anticuchos originated during the colonial period when enslaved Africans in Lima created nutritious meals from offal. Over time, it became a beloved street food, celebrated for its simplicity and cultural roots.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g beef heart
  • 🧂 20 g aji panca paste
  • 🍋 50 ml vinegar
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🫒 30 ml oil
  • 🧂 5 g cumin

Method

  1. 1 Slice beef heart into even pieces for skewering.
  2. 2 Marinate in a mix of aji, garlic, cumin, oil, and vinegar.
  3. 3 Skewer the marinated meat onto sticks.
  4. 4 Grill over high heat until charred and cooked through.

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