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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 Molcajete de piedra volcánica
1 Pechuga de pollo sin hueso
250gr. De bistec de res
2 Bolitas de chorizo
10 Camarones pelados
Queso freso
2 Nopales enteros
1 Chile jalapeño fresco
2 Cebollitas cambray
Paprika
Pimienta negra molida
Sal con ajo
1 Cubito de mantequilla
Salsa de tomate verde

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 ingredients by cutting the chicken breast, beef steak, and nopales into suitable sizes for cooking.

2

In the molcajete, layer the chicken, beef, chorizo, and shrimp.

3

Add the nopales, jalapeño, and cebollitas cambray on top.

4

Season with paprika, black pepper, and garlic salt.

5

Add a cube of butter on top of the ingredients.

6

Pour the green tomato sauce over everything.

7

Cook in the molcajete until all ingredients are cooked through and flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

molcajete de piedra volcánica

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairyshellfish

Also Known As

MolcajeteMolcajete de carne
Local Name: Molcajete Mixto

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