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Sold from charcoal carts on Lima's streets since colonial times. Once considered poor food, now beloved across all classes.
Peruvian grilled beef heart — marinated beef heart on skewers, grilled over charcoal and served with boiled potato and ají sauce. Lima's most iconic street food.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
385 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
800gbeef heart, cleaned and cubed
4 clovesgarlic, crushed
2 tbspají panca chilli paste
1 tbspcumin
3 tbspred wine vinegar
saltto season
boiled potato and ají sauceto serve
Method
1
Marinate beef heart in garlic, ají panca, cumin, vinegar and salt for 2 hours.
2
Thread onto skewers.
3
Grill over charcoal, basting with marinade, 4 minutes each side.
4
Serve with boiled potato.
Chef's Tip
Don't overcook — beef heart becomes tough quickly. It should still be slightly pink.
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