Mexicano
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Beef strip
€ 3.344,- (unica)
Introduction to the Mexicano
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Beef strip
The Mexicano is a popular Dutch deep-fried snack, created in the 1980s by De Vries Snacks. This ribbed, spicy meat snack was inspired by Mexican flavors but is actually a Dutch invention. Its unique texture, bold seasoning, and versatility with sauces quickly made it a favorite in snack bars.
Recipe for the Mexicano (6 strips)
Ingredients
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500 g chicken thigh fillet
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200 g mixed ground meat (half beef, half pork)
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2 tbsp breadcrumbs
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½ onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 tsp salt and a little pepper
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2 tbsp ketjap manis (sweet soy sauce)
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4 tbsp sambal badjak (chili paste)
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Pinch of paprika powder
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Pinch of instant coffee
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2 mushrooms
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½ red bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
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Mix all the ingredients until you have a very smooth minced meat mixture and form patties of 135 grams each.
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Place each patty on a sheet of plastic wrap and, with damp hands, shape it into a rectangle of 14.5 centimeters.
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Use the back of a tablespoon to press indentations into the minced meat so that the "Mexicano" gets its traditional shape. Wet the spoon so that it doesn't stick.
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Wrap the "Mexicano" in plastic wrap.
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Cook the snack in a steam oven at 68 °C. If you don't have a steam oven, you can also cook it in a pan with broth at around 70 °C. Use a kitchen thermometer for this.
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Let the "Mexicano" cool completely, pat it dry, and fry it for approximately 4 minutes at 180 °C.
