Jigote in the Style of Panchita (Jigote á la Panchita)
Origin: Salta, Argentina
Source: Panchita Güemes, 1890
Ingredients
- thin slices of beef from the leg/round (parte del jamón)
- the sauce used for picadillo
- grilled bread toasts
- broth
- pepper
- vinegar
- pure olive oil
Instructions
- Grill thin slices of beef leg lightly until they release bloody juice.
- Pound them halfway in the mortar, then chop finely with a sharp knife.
- Combine with the picadillo sauce and grilled bread toasts moistened in broth seasoned with pepper, vinegar, and olive oil.
- Cook over low heat one hour, then hold on banked coals until serving; used by preference at supper.