Mexican Tampiquena Recipe Video

Chef Patrico Sandoval of Mercadito at 100 7th Avenue South (at Grove Street) in New York City makes traditional "tampiquena". The secret is in the marinade. For very flavorful steak, Patricio recommends marinading for 24 hours. If you are short on time, 1 hour will give you flavor.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings1
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main Ingredient,

Recipe Story

Patricio Sandoval's inspiration for Mercadito drew from his experiences shopping with his mother in Mexico at small markets. He grew up in the kitchens of his father's restaurant "Madeiras" in Acapulco, Mexico. After high school, Patricio moved to New York and was hooked. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, he combines traditional techniques with non-traditional ingredients. New York Magazine voted Mercadito's Fish Taco the best in 2006.

Ingredients

 Skirt steak1
 Salt To Taste
 Corn3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Tomatoes1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), diced
 Onions1 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 Cilantro4 Tablespoon, chopped
 Poblano chilies2 , roasted, cleaned and diced
 Avocado1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped
 Sherry wine vinegar1 Tablespoon (Or As Required)
 Salt To Taste
 Red bell pepper1 , roasted, cleaned and julienned
 Poblano chilies2 , roasted, cleaned and julienned
 Yellow bell pepper1 , roasted, cleaned and julienned
 Spanish onion1 , sliced
 Sherry wine vinegar1 Tablespoon (As Required)
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon (As Required)
 Salt To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the grill.
2) Marinate skirt steak in a lime-soy marinade for atleast 3 to 4 hours.

MAKING
3) Season the steak with salt and grill the steak until done.
4) Corn Salsa: In a bowl, combine the grilled corn with the rest of the ingredients; mix thoroughly.
5) Marinated rajas - In a bowl, combine all the required ingredients and allow to marinate for a few hours.

SERVING
6) Serve the grilled steak with corn salsa and marinated rajas.

Editors Review

I thought fajitas were the best Mexican dish until I made these Mexican tampiquena at my home. This video shows how Chef Patrico make this easy dish in his award winning restaurant and gives the tips for a perfect tampiquena. So take a look for the directions and stir up a tampiquena for your family this weekend.

Comments

Anonymous

Shady says :

ummm. I love Flank Steak. Monica you are CUTE!
Posted on: 18 March 2010 - 11:01am
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iLoveFunFood says :

I've tried this recipe. . . outstanding! I've got to try Mercadito's next time I'm in the Village. . . thanks Fun Food.
Posted on: 20 October 2007 - 10:33am
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CookingMyWay says :

Great video! :) Nikko
Posted on: 30 September 2007 - 10:51pm
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iLoveFunFood says :

Monica, I heard your segment on WBAL in Baltimore. . great job! Now more people can learn about Fun Food. .. I love this recipe. . Patricio really gave some great insight! MORE!
Posted on: 29 September 2007 - 1:18pm
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Monica says :

Thanks for the note! We wanted him facing the camera when he talked. Seeing the side of me was a better option. His food is amazing!!
Posted on: 25 September 2007 - 3:59pm
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shantihhh says :

Need to concentrate on the Chef Patrico Sandoval and his food-maybe she shouldn't be in the front of him.
Posted on: 22 September 2007 - 12:32am
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shantihhh says :

Need to concentrate on the Chef Patrico Sandoval and his food-maybe she shouldn't be in the front of him.
Posted on: 22 September 2007 - 12:32am
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