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Anticuchos
Blend ají, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano and oil. Marinate the meat 2 hours.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Anticuchos take?
2 hr 30 min all in — 20 min prep, 10 min cook, 2 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 skewers. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Tongs.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much vinegar?
3 tbsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Heart → Steak cubes. Say so. Still a skewer. Not the same chew.
Any tips from this recipe?
Clean heart well; a butcher who knows the cut is worth asking. Chicken anticuchos exist and are milder.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.