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Molcajete Mixto

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, Molcajete Mixto is a vibrant dish that showcases a variety of meats and vegetables served in a traditional stone mortar. This dish is often enjoyed during festive gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing abundance and community. Today, variations can be found in many Mexican restaurants worldwide, adapting to local tastes while preserving the essence of the original.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg tomatillos
5 dientes de ajo
6 chiles de árbol
8 chiles piquín secos
2 chiles habaneros
2 ramitas de cilantro
1/4 cebolla
2 cucharadas consomé de pollo
2 cucharadas sal
500 gramos carne de res (diésmillo)
10 camarones grandes
4 cebollitas cambray
2 nopales
2 chiles jalapeños
100 gramos queso fresco
500 gramos chorizo o longaniza seca o regular

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein at a lower cost.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds flavor.

1

Prepare the salsa by blending tomatillos, garlic, chiles de árbol, chiles piquín, chiles habaneros, cilantro, onion, consomé de pollo, and salt until smooth.

2

Cook the carne de res, chorizo, and camarones in a molcajete or serving dish until fully cooked.

3

Add cebollitas cambray, nopales, and chiles jalapeños to the mixture and cook until tender.

4

Serve with queso fresco on top.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairyshellfish

Also Known As

MolcajeteMolcajete de carne
Local Name: Molcajete Mixto

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