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The anticuchos of Peru and their elaboration

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Writes: Luis Carbajal (@ lroberto92)

The anticuchos from Peru are a kind of skewer Peruvian made with beef and has varieties in other South American nations such as Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. Its origins date back to the century of the colonies, when it was an important dish served to slaves. Also before he used the flame as meat raw material.

Currently its consumption abounds in October as a gastronomic tradition, when the feasts of the Lord of Miracles. This delicacy can be combined with French fries or corn, among other inputs. It is an easy dish to prepare and requires time to fully enjoy your flavor.

Preparation of the anticuchos from Peru

To prepare this magical typical peruvian dish a beef heart chopped, ¾ of ground chili pepper, ¾ of vinegar, ½ of ground garlic, salt and pepper to taste.

First in a Bowl add the ají panca, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper and cumin. We mix them well, submerge the pieces of beef heart in the liquid and leave to marinate for an hour. Once the mixture is macerated, in each spike they should be put three or four pieces.

On the other hand, in a small bowl we pour the dressing and add a cup of vegetable oil. We fry the anticuchos from Peru On a hot grill, we drizzle them with the dressing and turn occasionally so they cook better. Once prepared we must serve them with their respective garnishes (parboiled potato or corn). Let's enjoy it!

Where can you consume it?

The restaurants where the anticuchos from Peru are located in the districts of Close to Lima, Jesús María and Barranco, among others. Uncle Mario, Grimanesa, La Tribuna Carbonera, La Panka or Puro Corazón make them exquisite. Also Doña Julia and the Anticuchería Rosita. Do you dare to try them in any of these places? They are delicious!

Other tourist attractions in Peru

This beautiful South American country has many places to visit such as Larcomar, the Museum of the Nation, Mount Machu Picchu or the main city, Lima. To cite a few examples, the Titicaca lake or Cuzco ruins they are very attractive.

La capital Lima will organize the Panamerican Games 2019 and this great sporting event is expected to increase the tourist flow. With it, it is sure that the country's gastronomy is also perfectly promoted. Peru was originally going to organize the Sub 17 World Cup, but lost the organization.

A complicated blow for a football country, but with many cities and beautiful landscapes. Those that can captivate any visitor as much as their tasty anticuchos.

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