Born and raise in the Barrio (barrios are generally considered cohesive places, sharing, for example, traditions) en la ciudad del Centro, a través de la capital de Baja California, Mexicali, provided the back drop for me to experience some of the best Mexican food on the planet. Earthy, organic, none pretentious and downright tasty.
Here’s the all time standby that brings the taste of the barrio to your kitchen. Trust me, it is not the typical gringo style, it’s the real McCoy!
CARNE ASADA PREPARADA
6-10 lbs Flap Meat (Do not use what the grocery calls carne asada)
6 cloves chopped garlic
1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
Juice from 1 lemon (then chop the lemon and add to merinade)
1 chopped onion
1T cumin (mix together)
4T Taco Seasoning (Optional, albeit I do not use)
1 quart Orange Juice
Mix up all the spices in a small bowl.
Take on piece of meat at a time and coat with spices.
Add to sealable container (plastic freezer bag works well)
Pour in orange juice
Seal and let marinade for 3-5 hours (it is important to nto marinade this more than 5 hours or it will taste like orange juice and nothing else)
When ready, grill or cook over high heat to sear. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving
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So there it is on this day October 27, 2011. CM-SDH-Wayne
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