MexicoBeef tacos al pastor (halal version)
Arabic name تاكوس الباستور حلالي (لحم بقر متبل بالأناناس)
Original name Tacos al Pastor (Beef)
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Method
Toast the dried chillies and soak them in hot water until softened, then blend them with the achiote paste, garlic, vinegar and spices into a smooth red marinade.
Coat the thin beef slices in the red marinade and leave to absorb the flavour for at least several hours.
Stack the marinated slices in layers on a very hot grill or frying pan (to mimic the traditional vertical spit) and cook until the edges are caramelised and crisp.
Grill the sliced pineapple separately until golden and caramelised.
Chop the caramelised edges of the meat into small pieces and serve in warm corn tortillas with the grilled pineapple, onion, fresh coriander and lime juice, making it clear that this is a halal version made with beef instead of the pork traditionally used in this dish.
