Recado Para Bistec, Seasoning for Steak (Taste of Mexico

Yield: 1 Recipe
Categories: Mexican, Entrees, Spices
1/4cBlack peppercorns
2tbWhole allspice
1Stick cinnamon, about 2-1/2 inches long, broken
1tsCumin seeds
20Yucatecan oregano leaves_OR_
1 1/2tbOregano; dried and crushed
2Heads garlic; roasted, peeled, and put through a press
;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.

Makes 1 1/2 cups

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 Quintana, ISBN 0-941434-89-3 from the chapter on "The South", Yucatan

typed and posted by teri Chesser 4-98

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