Month: August 2012
August 12
Today is a hot day so we will be entertaining the mouth with some fresh mexican cooking. We will be having Agujas, pronounced ah-goo-haas, which are thin steaks. These will be grilled and served with a fresh, organic pico de gallo and salsa de serrano o jalapeno asado. Drinks will be cherry margaritas.
Jerked Shrimp
The grilled jerked shrimp that I made last night was fantastic. The right amount of sweet and hot to offset one another. The mango salsa infused with fresh cilantro was a show stopper and the Riesling exploded with flavor when combined with the spiciness of the grilled shrimp. If you are looking to eat lighter …
Salsa de serrano o jalapeno asado
2 large ripe tomatoes 3 serrano chiles or 2 jalapenos Grill the tomatoes and chiles over hot coals or on the gas grill, turn occasionally, until they are soft and the skins are charred, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Discard the chile stems. In a blender puree the tomatoes and the chiles for about …
Pico de gallo
Pronounced – pee-kah day guy-yah, which translated means the “roosters beak” 2 medium-size tomato, cored and seeded, finely chopped 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped 1/4 cilantro packed loosely and finely chopped 2 tbs fresh lime juice Kosher salt to taste
Agujas
1-1/2 lb. boneless chuck eye steak or 2 lb. bone-in chuck eye steak, Juice of 1 or 2 limes Kosher salt Pico de gallo 1 ripe avocado or guacamole Salsa de serrano o jalapeno asado 12 flour tortillas, warmed To prepare a wood or charcoal fire: Ignite about 5 qt. mesquite or other hardwood chunks …
Cherry Margaritas
12 fresh sweet cherries, pitted 1-1/4 fl. oz. (2-1/2 Tbs.) tequila, preferably blanco 100% agave 1 fl. oz. (2 Tbs.) fresh lime juice 3/4 fl. oz. (1-1/2 Tbs.) agave nectar, preferably dark 1/2 fl. oz. (1 Tbs.) maraschino liqueur 1 fresh sweet cherry with stem, for garnish Put the cherries in a cocktail shaker and …
Wild Thymes Cooking 