Head Barbacoa

Name: Head Barbacoa
Prep time: 320 min
Cook time: 300 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 cup carrot, peeled, in small cubes; 1 cup potato, peeled, in small cubes; 1 cup chickpeas; 1 cup rice; 1/4 beef head; 1 beef tongue; banana leaf, roasted; coarse salt; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon allspice berry, whole; 1/2 onions, roasted; 1/2 garlic heads, roasted; water; onion, finely chopped; cilantro, finely chopped; corn tortillas; salsa, charred; lime juice, for accompaniment

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We tell you how to prepare a delicious head barbacoa, a traditional Mexican dish that has gained popularity throughout the country. Interestingly, this recipe dates back to pre-Hispanic times when it was cooked in holes in the ground, resulting in tender and juicy meat. Head barbacoa is a unique and flavorful option, don't miss it!

Did you know? The barbacoa is attributed with the power to "revive" those who consume it after drinking too much, thanks to the mix of ingredients and flavors.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 08-01-2025

Preparation

20 mins

Medium

Place the carrot, potato, chickpeas, rice, water, rack, and banana leaves in a steamer. Put the head, tongue, coarse salt, bay leaves, allspice, onion, and garlic head on the banana leaves. Cover and cook the beef head on low heat for 5 hours, making sure the liquid does not evaporate. Remove the head and tongue. Take the meat from the head and cut the tongue into slices or medium cubes.