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Anticuchos - Peruvian grilled street food

Anticuchos are an iconic Peruvian street food. Pieces of beef heart are marinated in vinegar, garlic, cumin and ají panca peppers, skewered and grilled over an open flame.

They have roots in pre-Columbian Inca culture, when llama meat was grilled. Today they are sold at street stalls throughout Peru and served with potato and corn.

Anticuchos - Peruvian grilled street food
  • Beef heart is a surprisingly tender and flavorful meat
  • The tradition dates back to the Inca civilization who grilled llama meat
  • Ají panca peppers provide a distinctly Peruvian flavor
  • They are an essential part of Peruvian street festivals
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Anticuchos recipes

Beef Heart Anticuchos

Beef Heart Anticuchos

Meat3h0
Anticuchos of Beef Heart with Spicy Garlic Marinade
Editor's tip

Anticuchos of Beef Heart with Spicy Garlic Marinade

Spicy2h 30min0
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