[CH] Mex -13- Recado Para Bistec
Jim Weller (arcticchef@theedge.ca)
Mon, 03 May 2004 19:37:21 -0600
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Title: Recado Para Bistec, Seasoning for Steak
Categories: Steak, Beef, Spice, Mix, Mexican
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
1/4 c Black peppercorns
2 tb Whole allspice
1 Stick cinnamon; about
2 1/2 Inches
Long, broken
1 ts Cumin seeds
20 Yucatecan oregano
Leaves OR
1 1/2 tb Oregano; dried and
Crushed
2 Heads garlic; roasted,
Peeled, pressed
Salt to taste
In a mortar, a food processor, or an electric spice grinder, grind
peppercorns, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, garlic and salt.
Allow paste to dry a little before storing in a glass jar in the
refrigerator.
To use, dissolve seasoning in a little Seville (bitter) orange juice
or vinegar or in a mixture of equal amounts or orange and grapefruit
juices.
NOTE: Although the Spanish meaning of the name of this seasoning is "a
seasoning for steak", its uses are much broader. It is added to
pickling solutions and marinades for poultry, seafood, and fish and is
also used to flavor broths.
from "The Taste of Mexico", by Patricia
from the chapter on "The South", Yucatan
posted by teri Chesser in Texas 4-98
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