Anticuchos

Ingredients

Garlic cloves

4, minced

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Dried oregano

1 teaspoon

Red wine vinegar

1/4 cup

Soy sauce

1/4 cup

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Beef heart

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes

Wooden skewers

10-12, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
2. Add the beef heart cubes to the marinade. Toss to ensure each piece is well coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or ideally, let it sit in the refrigerator overnight to allow the flavors to fully infuse the meat.
3. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated beef heart cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers. Each skewer should hold about 4-5 pieces.
5. Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the meat is cooked to your preferred level of doneness.
6. Serve the anticuchos hot off the grill. They make a wonderful appetizer on their own, or pair them with Peruvian salsa criolla for a complete, satisfying meal.