Recipe

Mollejas Asada Recipe

	Sean_mcgee / All my dishes 7 months, 4 weeks ago This is the first in a series of interesting and, to some, bizarre delicacies from Mexico. In particular, the Northeast region of Mexico along the Texas border. Prep:30m Cook:30m Servings:8	Sean_mcgee
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Ingredients

2 lbs of Mollejas (Sweetbreads) (explanation of Mollejas is below)

Juice of 3 limes

2 tablespoons Anatto seed

2 tablespoons Mexican Oregano

1 teaspoon Cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Soak the Mollejas in water for 10 minutes and then perform a quick blanch on them.

Mollejas are commonly called Sweetbreads. It is a gland from the cow. Don't let that turn you off, they are DELICIOUS.

Get out your Molcajete (mortar & pestle) or a food processor and combine the rest of the ingredients to form a paste.

Congratulations, you just made an "achiote paste" or as the Mexicans call it "recado rojo".

When the Mollejas are finished blanching, drain, and dry them off with a paper towel.

Rub the Mollejas with the Achiote Paste and allow to sit for 10 minutes (while you fire up your charcoal grill.)

When your Charcoal grill is hot and ready, place the Mollejas on the grill and grill for 10-15 minutes on each side until crispy, but not burnt.

Once Mollejas are done, slice into strips and serve with flour or corn tortillas.

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Comments

berry 7 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Great Sean! I prepared Mollejas with wine and parsley... but this is different... Just that I don't know the difference between "Italian Oregano" and "Mexican Oregano" Are not similar?

sean_mcgee 7 months, 4 weeks ago said:
As Berry pointed out, Mollejas are prepared in other parts of Latin America. As to the difference between Italian and Mexican Oregano, Italian has sweeter undertones than the Mexican variety.

jenniferbyrdez 7 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Wonderful. I had some of the best food I've ever eaten in Mexico but I don't think I'd have the guts to try it at home.