Delicious grilled beef spleen with a unique seasoning that makes it perfect to share at our tables and delight everyone.
Discover how to prepare the exquisite rachi, an exclusive delicacy from Peru.
This Andean dish consists of a thick and comforting soup, with lamb or beef, potatoes, corn, vegetables, and delicious spices.
It is nutritious and perfect for cold days or as a comforting meal on any occasion.
Peruvian Rachi
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Beef or spleen of beef
5 Fresh mint sprigs
100 grams of Ground ají panca
2 tablespoons of Ground garlic
1 cup of Red vinegar
1.5 tablespoon of Black pepper
1 tablespoon of Achiote
1 tablespoon of Cumin
1 teaspoon of Ground oregano
1 pinch of Salt
6 Corn husks (panca leaves)
5 tablespoons of Oil
5 tablespoons of Water
6 Boiled potatoes cut into slices
6 Cooked corn on the cob
Aji sauce
Preparation
Step 1 : In lukewarm water, soak the entire spleen overnight.
Step 2 : The next day, place it in a pot with hot water, add the spleen, mint, and salt.
Step 3 : Let it boil until cooked.
Step 4 : Remove the spleen, wash it, and remove all fat.
Step 5 : Then, drain and dry excess water.
Step 6 : Cut the spleen into not very small squares and place in a bowl.
Step 7 : Mix the ají panca, garlic, vinegar, pepper, achiote, cumin, and oregano, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8 : Pour this mixture over the spleen and reserve two tablespoons.
Step 9 : Refrigerate the spleen and the dressing until the next day.
Step 10 : The next day, remove the seasoned spleen and the reserved dressing from the refrigerator.
Step 11 : Light the coals and, once red, add the dressing, five tablespoons of water, and five tablespoons of oil, stirring well.
Step 12 : Tie the corn husks together with string.
Step 13 : When the coals are hot, place the grill and let it heat up.
Step 14 : Place spleen portions on the grill, brush with the soaked dressing, and let it brown, turning to cook evenly.
Step 15 : On one side of the grill, brown the potato slices.
Step 16 : To serve, present the spleen with the browned potatoes and slices of cooked corn.
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