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  Peruvian anticuchos
 
Yield: 8 Servings
 
3 Aji or Jalapeno chiles -chopped stems and seeds -removed      3 tb Dried crushed red chiles -(Piquin chiles) seeds -included
1 tb Achiote (red seeds of
 -Annatto tree available in -Latin markets or in some -spice areas of grocers) 1 1/2 ts Cumin seeds 2 tb Olive oil 4 Cloves garlic chopped 3/4 c Red wine vinegar 1/2 ts Salt Fresh ground black pepper 4 lb Beef heart cut into 1" -cubes (substitute sirloin -or chicken breast) Simmer the Annatto and cumin seeds in the oil for 5 minutes. Strain the oil and discard the seeds. Place all the ingredients for the marinade in a blender and puree until smooth. Marinate the meat in the mixture overnight refigerated. Thread meat onto skewers and grill over charcoal or under the over broiler until medium-rare basting frequently with the marinade. Heat index: 6 on a scale of 1-10