{"id":6775,"date":"2025-07-25T16:54:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T16:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/?p=6775"},"modified":"2025-07-25T16:54:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T16:54:50","slug":"birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-homemade-salsita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/?p=6775","title":{"rendered":"Birriato with Smoked Habanero Cilantro Crema &#038; Homemade Salsita"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6777 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-65x65.webp 65w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-810x810.webp 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"315\"><strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"315\">Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"315\"><strong>For BIRRIA BEEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"360\">2.5\u20133 lbs beef chuck roast (or short ribs)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"386\">4 dried guajillo chiles<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"409\">2 dried ancho chiles<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"439\">2 chipotle peppers in adobo<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"467\">1 small onion (quartered)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"485\">4 cloves garlic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"499\">1 tsp cumin<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"515\">1 tsp oregano<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"539\">1\/2 tsp ground cloves<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"555\">1 tsp paprika<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"584\">1 tbsp apple cider vinegar<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"604\">2 cups beef broth<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"620\">Salt &amp; pepper<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1218\">For RICE :<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1260\">1 cup long grain rice<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1283\">1\/2 cup tomato sauce<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1306\">2 cups chicken broth<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1326\">1\/4 chopped onion<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1343\">1 garlic clove<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1359\">Salt to taste<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1555\">For SMOKED HABANERO CILANTRO CREMA<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1616\">1 roasted habanero (or 2 for extra heat)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1637\">1\/2 bunch cilantro<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1667\">1\/2 cup sour cream or crema<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1688\">1\/4 cup mayonnaise<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1706\">Juice of 1 lime<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1722\">Salt to taste<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1848\">BLACK BEANS (optional)<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1896\">1 can black beans (drained)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1912\">1\/2 tsp cumin<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1936\">1\/2 tsp garlic powder<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1952\">Salt to taste<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1952\"><strong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1975\">Heat in a skillet<\/strong> until warm and seasoned.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2444\">HOMEMADE SALSITA<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2480\">4 roma tomatoes<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2498\">2 cloves garlic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2552\">2 dried arbol chiles (or more if you like it spicy)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2564\">1\/2 onion<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2580\">Salt &amp; pepper<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2600\">Splash of vinegar<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE TO READ INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"606\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6777 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-65x65.webp 65w, https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/birriato-with-smoked-habanero-cilantro-crema-v0-202ql2dihcee1-810x810.webp 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"606\">Directions:<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>For BIRRIA BEEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"771\"><strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"663\">Prep the chiles:<\/strong> Remove seeds\/stems from dried chiles. Toast in a pan until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"916\"><strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"790\">Make adobo:<\/strong> Blend soaked chiles, chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cloves, paprika, vinegar, and 1 cup broth until smooth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"934\">Cook beef:<\/strong> Season beef with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven. Pour the blended sauce over it, add remaining broth, and simmer for 3 hours (or 8 hrs in slow cooker).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1123\">Shred &amp; reserve broth:<\/strong> Once tender, shred the beef and set aside with its consomm\u00e9 (broth).<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1218\">For RICE :<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1413\">Toast rice in oil until golden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1460\">Add onion, garlic, tomato sauce, and broth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1510\">Simmer covered for 15\u201320 minutes until tender.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1555\">For SMOKED HABANERO CILANTRO CREMA<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1780\">Blend all ingredients until smooth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1812\">Chill for 15 min to thicken<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1812\"><strong>For HOMEMADE SALSITA :<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2702\">Char tomatoes, garlic, onion, and chiles in a dry pan or broil until blistered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2755\">Blend with salt, pepper, and a splash of vinegar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2780\">Chill before serving.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2022\">\ud83e\uded3 ASSEMBLY<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2040\"><strong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2040\">You\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2064\">Large flour tortillas<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2105\">Shredded cheese (Oaxaca or mozzarella)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2119\">Birria beef<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2134\">Mexican rice<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2148\">Black beans<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2165\">Habanero crema<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2187\">Salsita (see below)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2199\"><strong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2199\">Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2238\">Warm tortillas. Spread crema first.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2278\">Add birria, rice, beans, and cheese.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2310\">Roll tightly into a burrito.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2359\">Toast on a skillet until crispy on all sides.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2413\">Slice in half and serve with salsita &amp; more crema!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2413\">Enjoy !!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients: For BIRRIA BEEF 2.5\u20133 lbs beef chuck roast (or short ribs) 4 dried guajillo chiles 2 dried ancho chiles 2 chipotle peppers in adobo 1 small onion (quartered) 4 cloves garlic 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 1\/2 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 cups beef broth Salt [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6777,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mexican-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6775"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6775\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6778,"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6775\/revisions\/6778"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6775"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}