Kidney in its Blood

Kidney in its blood is a traditional Mexican dish, with intense flavors of chili and garlic. It is slow-cooked with herbs and seasonings until the meat is tender. Finally, the blood dissolved is added to give a unique touch, and it is served hot with fresh side dishes. A delicacy to enjoy with family.

Kidney in its blood is prepared with care and patience.

It is browned until tender and the sauce thickens.

Served hot and enjoyed in good company.

Kidney in its Blood

Main Dish
1 hour
6 Servings

Ingredients

4 kilograms of Tender kidney with its blood

½ cup of Oil

3 cups of Chicken broth or water

10 Bay leaves

6 Rosemary sprigs

1 cup of Finely chopped onion

20 Finely chopped garlic cloves

20 Large whole garlic cloves

2 cups of Finely chopped tomato

4 Roasted poblano peppers chopped small

2 Very thinly sliced onions

6 Roasted poblano peppers or green peppers or chilecas, seeded and cut into strips

24 Oregano lettuce leaves

24 Flowered radishes

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : The kidney is cut into small pieces, reserving the blood.

Step 2 : It is fried in oil with bay leaf and rosemary until golden.

Step 3 : Next, add garlic, onion, tomato, chili, along with a pinch of pepper and a cup of broth or water.

Step 4 : Cover and cook over low heat until the meat is tender.

Step 5 : The blood is dissolved with the remaining broth or water, heated, and strained over the kidney.

Step 6 : Remove the herbs and keep warm.

Step 7 : Let it cook at very low heat until the sauce thickens, adjust salt, and serve very hot on a long plate.

Step 8 : To decorate, use onion, radishes, and some lettuce leaves.

Step 9 : Accompany with tortillas.

Step 10 : Enjoy!

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