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Picada

Cultural Context

Originating from the diverse culinary traditions of Spain, Picada is a vibrant dish that showcases a variety of cured meats, cheeses, and vegetables, often enjoyed as a shared appetizer or snack. Traditionally served in social settings, it embodies the spirit of communal dining and celebration. Today, variations of Picada can be found in many tapas bars around the world, adapting to local ingredients and tastes.

SpanishESmain
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
1 lb chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon mustard
4 oz chicharrón
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sweet corn
2 cups criolla potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 oz chorizo
6 oz blood sausage
2 green plantains
2 tomatoes
1 lime

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds umami without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat at a lower cost.

1

Season the beef with a blended mixture of black sauce, garlic, oregano, and thyme, and let it marinate for a moment.

2

Season the chicken with salt to taste, garlic powder, and a bit of mustard, mixing well and letting it marinate for a moment.

3

Crush three cloves of garlic with a pinch of salt.

4

In a pot, add chicharrón and rub a bit of baking soda on the skin, then add the crushed garlic and mix it into the chicharrón.

5

Add hot water to the chicharrón and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes.

6

Cook the sweet corn for 10 minutes.

7

Prepare criolla potatoes by adding hot water and cooking for 5 minutes before frying them.

8

Fry the chicharrón in an air fryer until golden brown.

9

Once the sweet corn is ready, also place it in the air fryer after the chicharrón is done, brushing it with butter and cooking for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.

10

In a skillet, add a splash of oil and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown.

11

Add the beef to the same skillet and fry until browned, cooking to your preferred doneness.

12

Use veal chorizo and blood sausage, placing them in the air fryer until crispy.

13

Portion the chicharrón for serving.

14

Assemble the picada by adding criolla potatoes, a good portion of chicken, a portion of beef, and two pieces of sweet corn for presentation.

15

Add a portion of chorizo, two sticks of fried yuca, and blood sausage.

16

Continue adding chicharrón, slices of green plantain, pieces of tomato, and lime wedges.

17

Finally, insert toothpicks to hold everything together.

Cooking Techniques

slicingsautéingarranging

Equipment Needed

skilletserving platterknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Spanish PicadaPicada de carne
Local Name: Picada

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