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Birria

April 17, 2024

El Cielo Recipe: Birria is a traditional Mexican stew from the state of Jalisco. It is made from slow-cooked fall-apart juicy and tender goat, lamb, or beef. Marinated in a rich and flavorful red chile broth.

It’s usually enjoyed as a savoury stew served with toppings like cilantro, onions, and freshly squeezed lime juice.

SERVES: 6

COOKING TIME: 5hrs

INGREDIENTS:

Included in El Cielo's Birria Cooking Kit: Birria Cooking Kit

All dry chillies rinsed, destemmed, and deseeded
12 El Cielo Dried Guajillo Chillis ( 2 bags)
5 El Cielo - Ancho Chile Dried (2 bags)
5 El Cielo - Arbol Chile Dried (2 bags)
1 tsp El Cielo - Mexican Oregano Dried
2 Pkgs El Cielo Tortillas - Home Style White Corn Tortillas
A few Drops of El Cielo - Natural Green Habanero Sauce

Fresh Ingredients:

1.5 kg of beef chuck roast, cut into large 10-cm chunks
2 large fresh Roma tomatoes
½ medium white onion
2 cups of beef broth
1 10-cm Cinnamon stick
5 garlic cloves
3 Bay leaves
½ tsp whole black pepper corns

Pantry Ingredients:

½ tbsp salt
½ tbsp black gound pepper
1 ½ tbsp of olive oil
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground cloves
Water, as needed

Cooking Instructions

Season and sear: Season your meat on both sides with salt and pepper.
Set a pot over medium-high heat with olive oil, add the meat, and sear on all sides until browned.
You might need to work in two batches depending on how big your pot is. Once all meat is seared, set aside.
Soak the chiles: In a medium pot, add all of the dried chiles, tomatoes, onion, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and peppercorns, covering everything completely with water. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
Blend: Once the chiles are softened transfer everything to a blender and add 1 cup of chile-soaked water. Add in the broth, vinegar, and the remaining spices. Blend until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Cook: Strain the blended sauce into the pot with the seared meat and gently stir, and bring to a boil. Bring the heat to low, cover, and cook for 3-3 ½ hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
Shred: Take the meat out to shred, and add shredded meat back to consomé.

Finally, take the meat out to shred it, then add the shredded meat back into the consomé.

Birria is traditionally somewhere between a medium to hot spice level, which is how I would classify this recipe.

For a mild spice, don’t use any arbol chiles.
For a medium spice, I recommend using 3 arbol chiles.
For a hot spice level, use anywhere from 7 to 10 arbol chiles.

El Cielo's Birria Cooking Ingredients: Birria Cooking Kit

Step by step - Birria Recipe - Video Instructions

Green Mole Guerrero Style

March 12, 2024

El Cielo Recipe: Discover in our Green Mole Recipe the taste of Guerrero state.

Perfect for Australian palates!

Our Mexican Mole, made from roasted pumpkin seeds, almonds, peanuts, and sesame seeds, it's a symphony of aromas in every bite.

Enhanced with Serrano peppers and fresh herbs, this Green Mole recipe offers a gentle kick and subtle flavor, ideal for those seeking a delightful culinary experience.

SERVES: 4

COOKING TIME: 50 mins

INGREDIENTS

Included in Cooking Kit: Green Mole Verde Kit

Fresh Ingredients:

500g of assorted chicken pieces (or get an already cooked bbq chicken and shred)

Pantry Ingredients:

1 Ltr of Chicken stock or water (use veggie stock for a vegetarian version)
Your favourite Oil to cook the chicken
Salt and pepper

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Blend the Mole Verde Cocina Mestiza with 1 litre of stock or water
Heat the Mole mixture ensuring to stir constantly on medium heat to reduce and achieve a thicker consistency ensuring all mole paste is disolved.
Remove from the heat, and proceed with the next steps.
Clean and season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. (or shred the already cooked BBQ chicken for a faster turn arround)
Heat oil in a large, deep pot.
Brown the chicken pieces and turn them to ensure they are browned all over.
Remove the excess oil and pour the mole over the chicken pieces. (if you used a BBQ chicken just add the chicken in the mole sauce and cook for a few minutes)
If necessary, add more stock or water, but only if the mixture became too thick.
Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes and check for doneness.
Serve in warmed up corn tortillas and a side of your favourite rice and whole black beans.

Serve with heated El Mexicano - Whole Black Beans and Tortillas - Home Style White Corn 14cm 10Pack

Enjoy!

El Cielo Green Mole Cooking Ingredients: Green Mole Verde Kit

Cochinita Pibil

March 12, 2024

El Cielo Recipe: Introducing our El Cielo mouthwatering Cochinita Pibil Recipe, a beloved traditional Mexican dish hailing from the Yucatán Peninsula. Slow-roasted to perfection, this dish features succulent meat marinated in a flavorful adobo-style paste, infused with the citrusy tang of orange and lemon juices.

Experience the culinary wonders of Mexico with our Cochinita Pibil Recipe and transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Follow this simple recipe and enjoy!

SERVES: 4

COOKING TIME: 30 mins

Marinate for 1 hour (6+ hours ideal)

INGREDIENTS:

Included in Cooking Kit: Cochinita Pibil Yucatan Style Cooking Kit

Fresh Ingredients:

1/2 kg of your favourite meat (pork is best!), chicken, fish or veggies (seasoned with salt and pepper)
1 Lime juice
1 Full Cup of orange juice with pulp
Salt
Pepper

Pickled Red Onion

1/2 Red Onion cut in long slices
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup water
1/2 Tbsp salt
1/2 Lime
2 drops of El Cielo Green Habanero Sauce
1 garlic clove
Olive oil
Pepper
Pinch of sugar (optional)

COCHINITA PIBIL COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Dissolve the Cochinita Pibil Adobo style jar with 1cup of orange juice with pulp and the juice of 1 lime.
Marinate 1kg of your favourite meat, chicken or fish (seasoned with salt and pepper) f
Let it rest for 1hr (the longer the better).
Cook on the stove (slow cooker is best!)
Serve on warmed up Tortillas - Light Flavour White Corn 14cm
Add pickled red onions and a few drops of the Natural Green Habanero Sauce on top

PICKLED ONION INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all the ingredients into a jar and mix
Let it rest in the fridge for 1 hour

Enjoy!

El Cielo Cochinita Pibil Yucatan Style Cooking Ingredients: Cochinita Pibil Yucatan Style Cooking Kit

Step by Step - Cochinita Pibil - Video Recipe

Juicy shrimp, marinated in a smokey Morita Chili Sauce

February 16, 2024

The most intense flavours come together in this delicious dish! Juicy shrimp, marinated in an exquisite blend of spices and hot chiles, will transport you to a true paradise of medium-spicy pleasure. Are you ready for the challenge?

El Cielo Recipe

Serves: 2
Cooking time: 45 mins

Cooking Instructions:

Place 300gr of shrimp in a bowl.
Cover the shrimp with Ki Gourmet - La Llorona Morita Chili Salsa 380g
Let them rest for 20 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Cook them in a pan-fried medium fire for 15 minutes, or until cooked.
Heat some fresh corn tortillas
Add slides of fresh avocado or guacamole when serving

Enjoy!

Salmon with Mango & Three Chilies Salsa

February 16, 2024

El Cielo Recipe: For a sophisticated yet simple-to-prepare dish, try this salmon with mango and three-Chiles sauce recipe. You'll be surprised how easy it is to prepare!

Serves: 2
Cooking time: 45 mins

Cooking Instructions:

1. Spread unsalted butter on the bottom of a baking dish.
2. Place 2 slices salmon in the baking dish.
3. Cover the salmon with 2 tbsp of Ki Gourmet Huapango - Mango and Three Chilies Salsa 420g
4. Let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
5. Cook it in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until done.

Prepare a fresh veggies salad to complement and serve.

Enjoy!

Smashed avocado with chipotle chili sauce

Smashed Avo on Toast with Chipotle Chili Sauce

February 16, 2024

El Cielo Recipe: Bring a twist to the classic Aussie favourite with this vibrant take on Smashed Avo on Toast! Topped with the smoky heat of El Cielo Chipotle Chili Sauce.

This dish adds a deliciously bold flavour to your morning routine. Whether for breakfast or brunch, it's a perfect blend of creamy avocado and a kick of spice, offering a satisfying fusion of Australian and Mexican influences in every bite!

Serves: 1
Cooking time: 10 mins

*Vegan: Add Vegan Cheese, Vegan eggs, tofu scramble, or cooked mushrooms on top
*Vegetarian: Add eggs on top, feta cheese, or your preferred protein.

Cooking Instructions:

Cut 1 large ripe avocado in half, scoop out the flesh, and discard the seed and skin.
Place the avocado flesh in a bowl and mash with a fork. Add in 1 tbsp of lemon juice, 60gr of crumbled cheese, and 1 tbsp of chopped dill.
Mix to combine well.
Set aside and toast 2 thick slices of sourdough bread.
Spread avocado mix generously over sourdough and garnish.
Add your preferred protein on top, if wanted
Spread all over the toast 2 tbs Ki Gourmet - La Adelita Chipotle Chili Salsa 380g
Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Japanese Quesadillas

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Make delicious Japanese Quesadillas using traditional Mexican ingredients.

Mexican Rice

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A classic homemade Mexican rice recipe.

Guerrero Style Pozole Blanco (White Pozole)

July 11, 2021

It doesn’t get any more Mexican than pozole!

El CIELO BREAKFAST TACOS

July 11, 2021

INGREDIENTS

8 El Cielo 14cm Full Flavour corn tortillas or Light Flavour corn tortillas
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch
Kosher salt, to taste
1/2 pound chorizo
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 oz), at room temperature, plus more as needed
8 large eggs
2 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems
1 Cup cotija cheese, crumbled or grated

DIRECTIONS

Plunk the potatoes in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover along with a teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Immediately drain the potatoes in a colander in the sink and rinse them under cold running water, until they are very dry and completely cool.
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo, spread evenly around the skillet, and cook, until nicely caramelized on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir to get the uncooked parts of the chorizo in contact with the skillet and continue cooking until all the meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a large bowl.
If the skillet looks dry, add more oil to the fat in the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Spread the potatoes evenly in the skillet and cook, stirring and turning gently with a spatula, until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Dump the potatoes into the bowl with the chorizo and mix gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Pour off any excess fat in the skillet into a small heatproof bowl. Place the skillet over medium heat. One at a time, add the tortillas and fry on each side until they soften and blister slightly, about 30 seconds per side. If the skillet dries out, add a wee small amount of the reserved fat (or, if there wasn’t any fat to reserve, a little olive oil). Keep the tortillas warm by stacking them and wrapping them in a kitchen towel as they come out of the skillet.
In a small nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add a scant teaspoon butter and swirl the skillet to mix the fats. Crack an egg into the skillet and cook until the white is just set, about 3 minutes. Slide the egg carefully onto a platter you’ve rinsed with hot water and cover to keep warm. Repeat to cook the remaining eggs in the remaining butter, adding more oil as needed.
To assemble the tacos, place 2 warm tortillas on each plate and spoon a few tablespoons chorizo and potatoes in the middle of each tortilla. Top each with a fried egg and radish slices. Finish with a big pinch cilantro and a sprinkle cotija. Serve right away.

Mexican Street Corn

July 11, 2021

Ingredients

6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup minced cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons lime zest, from one lime
2 tablespoon lime juice, from one lime
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Lime wedges, to serve

Instructions

Heat a gas or charcoal grill to 400F. Clean the grates once it has heated.
In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, chipotle pepper, lime zest and lime juice. Taste and season the mixture with salt if needed. Set aside.
Place the husked corn directly onto grill grates. Grill the corn for about 3 minutes, undisturbed, or until kernels begin to turn golden brown and look charred. Turn over and repeat. When all sides are browned, remove from the grill onto a plate.
Using a brush or a spoon, coat each ear of corn with the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled cojita cheese. Sprinkle with additional chipotle pepper, if desired. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

El Cielo Chihuahua Style Burritos

July 11, 2021

Yield: Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients:

8 Authentic El Cielo 18cm Corn Tortillas
½ Kg lamb, cut in stripes
1 can of Refried Bayo beans, heated
1 can of chopped tomato Ki Gourmet Marian Bonita Tamarind and Chipotle Chili Sauce
½ Lemon
1 sprig fresh coriander, chopped
1 pinch of fresh ground cumin
1 pinch dried El Cielo Mexican Oregano
1 pinch El Cielo Arbol Chilies
3 garlic cloves, minced
Oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Step 1: Generously season lamb on all sides with salt and pepper. Place the meat in a bowl and keep seasoning with the lemon juice, oregano, dried chilies, garlic and some oil. Let it stand for 10-15 min.

Step 2: Sautee the meat in a hot pan without adding more oil.

Step 3: Warm the tortillas in a hot pan and sprinkle them with some drops of water. Wrap them with a tea towel to keep them warm.

Step 4: Spread 1 tbsp of the refried beans down center of each tortilla. Put a portion of the meat, add some coriander, 1 spoon of sauce and roll up burrito style. Cut in half before serving.

EL CIELO HOT TIPS FOR BURRITOS:

a) Serve with avocado slices or side of guacamole.
b) Use chicken instead of lamb, if desired.
c) If you cannot roll it up as a burrito style, just add the filling to the tortilla and fold it half.
d) Serve with Mexican rice as a side dish, to make it a main course.