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POZOLE- By Master Chef Antonio Cruz

June 23, 2024

El Cielo Recipe: Embrace the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine with this flavorful Pozole Soup, crafted by renowned Master Chef Antonio Cruz in collaboration with El Cielo ingredients.

Embrace the warmth of winter with a hearty bowl of Mexican Pozole Soup, where tender hominy corn, savoury broth, and rich spices meld into a comforting symphony of flavours. Let each spoonful take you on a journey to Mexico, perfect for warming up at home and bringing joy to your taste buds!

Authentic Mexican Pozole Soup with a Master Chef Touch!

Serves: 2

Cooking time: 1.5 hours

INGREDIENTS

El Cielo Pozole Cooking Ingredients

1 can x Maiz Blanco White Hominy Corn 800gr
2 pz x El Cielo - Ancho Chile Dried
2 pz x El Cielo - Guajillo Chile Dried
2 pz x El Cielo - Arbol Chile Dried
2 pz x El Cielo - Habanero Chile Dried (optional)
1 tbsp El Cielo - Mexican Oregano Dried

Fresh Ingredients

500gr Pork butt or shoulder chopped into small cubes
6 cloves of garlic
1/2 Big brown onion quartered
Bunch of coriander

Pantry Ingredients

1.5 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
3 Bayleaves
750ml Veggie stock
Black Peppercorns
Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

Thinly sliced cabbage
Finely chopped white onion
Thinly sliced radishes
Fresh coriander
Avocado
Lime wedges

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

De-seed your chiles and soak them in boiling water for 15 minutes
Saute the onion, garlic with a little salt till they get nice and brown.
Blend your re-hydrated chiles with the onion and the garlic with the help of some of the soaking water till you get a paste, and reserve for later.
On a very high heat sear your pieces of pork till they are nice and brown, then add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Make your bouquet of flavor by wrapping the coriancer, bay leaves and peppercorns into a cheese cloth and some butchers twine. (this is for easy removal)
Add your chilli paste, oregano, vinegar, your aromat bouquet and top up with veggie stock.
Bring to a simmer and lower to a very low heat.
Cook covered for 1 hour.
Drain the hominy corn and add to the pot with the pork and cook for 30 minutes more.
Check for seasoning.

Plate a good amount of the pork , corn and the delicious broth and add all your toppings! You can even fry some corn tortillas with your Pozole!

Enjoy!

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Step by step cooking video

Chipotle Mayo Homemade

April 30, 2024

El Cielo Recipe: Chipotle Mayo is the perfect condiment to elevate any Mexican dish, sandwiches, tacos, burritos, salads, dips, and more. It's creamy texture and smoky flavour add a delightful kick to your favorite foods.

To make homemade Chipotle Mayo, you'll need just a few ingredients and minimal prep time.

Once your Chipotle Mayo is ready, use it as a spread, dip, or topping to enhance your favorite dishes. Whether you're grilling up tacos for Taco Tuesday or enjoying a classic BLT sandwich, BBQ, this homemade condiment is sure to impress.

Try making your own Chipotle Mayo today and add a burst of flavor to your meals!

SERVES: 4

COOKING TIME: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS:

El Cielo Chipotle Mayo Cooking Ingredient:

3 Tbsp Ki Gourmet - La Adelita Chipotle Chili Salsa 380g
3 Tsp El Cielo - 3Chiles Red Salsa 150ml

Pantry Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
Pinch of salt if desired

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender.
Process until smooth.
Taste and adjust to your personal preferences.

Replace your mayo with this mixture and enjoy each bite.

STEP BY STEP - CHIPOTLE MAYO - VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

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Al Pastor Chipotle Chicken

April 27, 2024

El Cielo Recipe: Our Al Pastor Chipotle Chicken Recipe is easy to follow. It captures the richness of flavours reminiscent of the Al Pastor Mexico City street food experience.

Experience the bold flavours of our Al Pastor Chipotle Chicken Recipe, where succulent chicken meets the smoky essence of chipotle peppers.

Try it yourself!

SERVES: 4

COOKING TIME: 90 mins

INGREDIENTS:

Included in El Cielo Cooking Kit: Al Pastor Chipotle Style Marinade Kit

We recommend adding:

Ingredients for Marinade:

4 Guajillo chiles, de-stemmed and deseeded
2 Ancho chiles, de-stemmed and deseeded (pour boiling water over the chiles to soften)
1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
2 chipotle peppers in adobo
2 tbsp achiote paste
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
6 garlic cloves
1 small brown onion, quartered
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions for marinade:

Marinade time: 4 hours

Add the softened chiles, garlic, oregano, chipotle peppers, achiote paste, onion, apple cider vinegar, cumin, and salt to a blender or food processor.
Add some of the water used to soak the chiles and blend until smooth.
Pour the marinade over 1 kg of chicken thighs or breasts and let marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Chicken:

Preheat your oven to 200°C with the broiler on.
Line a baking sheet with foil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the sheet.
Cook until fully done and charred, either by baking, skewering and cooking upright, or grilling on a barbecue.
Once the chicken is cooked through and charred, remove it from the heat and let it rest before slicing.

Pico de Gallo Ingredients:

3 large tomatoes
1/3 cup cilantro (coriander) leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1½ tbsp finely chopped jalapeño or serrano chili (adjust to taste)
1–2 tbsp lime juice (adjust to taste)
½ tsp salt

Instructions:

Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds and watery centers. Dice into 1 cm pieces.
Combine the diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt.
Let sit for 5 to 20 minutes before serving. This can be made up to 1 day ahead; leave out the lime juice and salt until just before serving.

Taco Assembly:

Start with a warm tortilla.
Add slices of the juicy charred chicken.
Top with Pico de Gallo.
Finish with a drizzle of El Cielo Pineapple and Habanero Fiesta Sauce

El Cielo Al Pastor Cooking Ingredients: El Cielo Al Pastor Cooking Kit

Pork Tostadas with Pineapple Fiesta Sauce

April 24, 2024

El Cielo Recipe: Turn your taste buds on with these mouthwatering Pork Tostadas topped with Pineapple Fiesta Sauce!

Indulge in the flavours of authentic tostadas al pastor, made easy and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Try our Pork Tostadas with Pineapple Fiesta Sauce, and let us know your thoughts!

El Chielo Recipe

SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS:

El Cielo Cooking Ingredients

½ cup Ki Gourmet - La Adelita Chipotle Chili Salsa
1/3 Cup El Cielo - 3Chiles Red Salsa
2 Tsp La Anita - Achiote Paste Condiment
1 Tsp El Cielo - Mexican Oregano Dried
Drops of El Cielo - Pineapple Fiesta Sauce

Fresh Ingredients:

1 ½ kg boneless pork loin
1 small onion, chopped
1 small orange, juiced
2 large garlic clove

Pantry Ingredients:

1 Can pineapple chunks in juice
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tsp salt
1 Tsp ground cumin
1 Cup chicken or vegetable broth
10 Corn tortillas
Olive oil to spray the tortillas

Toppings:

Fresh cilantro
El Cielo - Pineapple Fiesta Sauce
Lime wedges

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Shredded the Pork
Add onion, garlic, orange juice, vinegar, salt, achiote, cumin, oregano and broth to the blender and blend it all for 2 minutes or until smooth.
Place pork loin in a large bowl and add the marinate with the chipotle chilli pepper sauce and the 3 chiles red salsa mix everything, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 mins.
Place the marinated pork in a pressure cooker.
And cook for 2 hours, or until the pork fall-apart tender.
Remove the pork and let cool for 15 minutes. until cool enough to handle. Shred the meat by hand or with a fork and place in a bowl.

Tostadas

Preheat oven to 200 c degrees
Spray the tortillas with olive oil.
Lay out the tortillas on two cookie sheets, and place them in the oven for 8 mins or until crisp.
Spoon the pork meat on the tostadas. Top with the tortillas pineapple, cilantro, lime juice and with our delicious Pineapple fiesta chilli sauce

Recipe created by Chef Aly Utrera from @biglatinflavours Follow her for more recipe ideas and delicious latin dishes! THANK YOU CHEF!!! 👩‍🍳❤️🌶

Step by step Pork Tostadas with Pineapple sauce- Video Instructions

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!

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Make delicious Japanese Quesadillas using traditional Mexican ingredients.

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A classic homemade Mexican rice recipe.