Mollejas Asada Recipe

Mollejas Asada

From sean_mcgee 16 years ago

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30 minutes to make
Serves 8

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.

mollejas
sweetbreads
mexican
cheap
grill
asada
savory
delicate
grill
mexican

Ingredients

2 lbs of Mollejas (Sweetbreads) (explanation of Mollejas is below) shopping list
juice of 3 limes shopping list
2 tablespoons Anatto seed shopping list
2 tablespoons Mexican oregano shopping list
1 teaspoon cumin shopping list
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves shopping list
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon shopping list
1 teaspoon black pepper shopping list
1/2 teaspoon salt shopping list

How to make it

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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linebb956 La Feria, TX
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txed ate it and said...
Just follow the recipe to the 't' and you will love it. What's not to like? Awesome, thanks!
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linebb956 ate it and said...
These are great.. wonderful recipe. Sorry I missed it when you posted. I love to make these when we have relatives from up north visit.. then tell them what it is... LOL I remember my first trip to HEB after moving here.. and thinking.. OMG.. they sell everypart of the animal! The frozen heads in freezer section.. used to get to me.. Now I am used to it! LOL
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robertg 16 years ago
Have eaten this the Greek style with lemon and oregano.A great feast to me...Bob
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jenniferbyrdez 16 years ago
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.
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sean_mcgee 16 years ago
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.
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berry 16 years ago
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?
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These are great.. wonderful recipe. Sorry I missed it when you posted. I love to make these when we have relatives from up north visit.. then tell them what it is... LOL I remember my first trip to HEB after moving here.. and thinking.. OMG.. they...more

linebb956 in La Feria loved it
Just follow the recipe to the 't' and you will love it. What's not to like? Awesome, thanks!

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