{"id":"anticuchos_a462fb8be7","slug":"anticuchos-de-corazon","title":"Anticuchos de Corazón","description":"A classic Peruvian street food featuring tender, marinated beef heart skewers grilled to perfection with a bold, smoky, and spicy aji panca sauce.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 kg beef heart, cleaned and cut into 1-inch cubes","name":"Beef Heart","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cubed","notes":"extra fat and connective tissue removed","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup aji panca paste","name":"Aji Panca Paste","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"paste","notes":"Peruvian mild red chili paste","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup red wine vinegar","name":"Red Wine Vinegar","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp ground cumin","name":"Cumin","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp dried oregano","name":"Oregano","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"dried","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/4 cup vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"plus extra for basting","group":"Marinade","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the aji panca paste, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and vegetable oil to create the marinade.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the aji panca paste, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, cumin","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the cubed beef heart to the bowl, ensuring every piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for maximum flavor penetration.","group":"Marinating","title":"Add the cubed beef heart","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Marinating"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Thread 3-4 cubes of marinated beef heart onto each bamboo skewer. (Pro tip: soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning).","group":"Assembly","title":"Thread 3-4 cubes of marinated beef heart","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat. Brush the grates with oil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Preheat your grill or grill pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side. While cooking, baste the meat with the leftover marinade mixed with a little extra oil to keep it juicy. The meat should be seared on the outside but still tender and medium-rare inside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Grill the skewers","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve immediately while hot, traditionally accompanied by boiled potatoes and corn.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve immediately while hot, traditionally accompanied","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditionally served with boiled potatoes and large-kernel Andean corn (choclo). Using a brush made of corn husks to baste the skewers on the grill adds an authentic touch.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Peruvian"]},"course":["snack","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["grill","bamboo skewers","large mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"skewer","note":"Approx. 3 skewers per person"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The meat can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance. Skewers can be assembled a few hours before grilling."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover grilled anticuchos in an airtight container in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat quickly in a hot pan or grill to avoid toughening the heart."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fanticuchos_a462fb8be7%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=765dc1c0-63cf-456b-b636-9eeea9e8e9d3","imageAlt":"Anticuchos de Corazón — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["peruvian","street food","skewers","offal","spicy","high protein"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Anticuchos de Corazón","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:54:37.715Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:54:37.715Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. Ideal for hot days or as a light accompaniment to spicy meals.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["appetizer","dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","low_fat","low_sodium"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fagua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=fe94cf6f-2bf2-4184-ac60-2b5d49ae8160","imageAlt":"Agua Fresca de Limón — recipe cover","tags":["lime","refreshing","summer drink","mexican beverages","easy drinks","agua fresca"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"arepa_de_queso_2d9f12ccb8","slug":"arepa-de-queso","title":"Arepa de Queso","description":"A classic Latin American snack consisting of golden, pan-seared corn cakes made from pre-cooked cornmeal and filled with gooey, melted cheese.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Colombian","Venezuelan"]},"course":["snack","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Farepa_de_queso_2d9f12ccb8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=45319391-0036-45d0-b2a4-cd86df8b987e","imageAlt":"Arepa de Queso — recipe cover","tags":["cheese","cornmeal","gluten-free","street-food","cheesy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"chifles_191c5b72a2","slug":"chifles-crispy-fried-plantain-chips","title":"Chifles (Crispy Fried Plantain Chips)","description":"A classic Latin American snack of paper-thin green plantain slices fried until perfectly golden and crunchy, finished with a touch of salt.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Ecuadorian","Peruvian"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fchifles_191c5b72a2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7f3e8c86-3d11-4104-9064-fb1f6050e18f","imageAlt":"Chifles (Crispy Fried Plantain Chips) — recipe cover","tags":["plantain","chips","crispy","latin american","salty","vegan snack"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":5}]}