How to Heat Our Handmade Products

Thank you for dining with us! We’ve put together cooking instructions for all of our handmade products. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Arepas

The best way is to separate still frozen to avoid breaking them. It’s a delicate product made of 100% white corn from Colombia. Then grill them (frozen) on a frying pan on low heat with a little oil until they are firm and get a small crust outside. You can also use a toaster.

Empanadas

The best way is to deep fry as they are (frozen) at about 180 C for 4-5 minutes. Pat dry them to remove the excess of oil. They are very delicate, so please treat them carefully to avoid breaking.

Patacones

Unpack the Patacones and separate them (do not defrost). Deep fry (as they are, frozen) when the oil is hot (about 180 C) for 4.5-5 minutes. Pat dry them to remove the excess of oil.

Burritos (Pork, Chicken, Veggie, Mutton)

Take out from the sealed pack (frozen) and place it on a plate, then warm for 4 minutes in the microwave and finally pan-fry medium heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on all sides.
For the best result: defrost in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours (packed as it is). Wrap the burrito with aluminum foil and warm it using a fry pan at low heat for 12 minutes, or oven at 200 C for 10 minutes and finally pan fry medium low heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on sides until the skin gets crispy.

Matsusaka A5 Wagyu Burrito

This is a very delicate Burrito because it does not include rice, so DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE to warm it.
Defrost it in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours or overnight. Wrap the Burrito with aluminum foil and warm it using a fry pan at low heat for 12 minutes, Then uncover the aluminium foil and grill it again for 2 minutes or until the skin gets crispy. If you prefer to use an oven or toaster, warm it for 15min, then grill it on a frypan at low heat for 2 minutes or until the skin gets crispy. Serve the Burrito with our Salsa Verde and your favorite sides as Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, etc.

Quesadilla

Take out from the pack (frozen) and place them on a plate, then warm for 2 minutes in the microwave and finally pan-fry medium heat with no oil for 1 minute total on both sides.
For the best result: defrost in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours (packed as is) and then pan fry at low heat for a total of 6 minutes (3 minutes per side)

Peruvian Roast Chicken

Defrost the chicken in the fridge for at least 6 hours or over night and put into boiling water as is (packed) for 15 minutes. Enjoy this fabulous dish with our original Aji Amarillo sauce (included) over rice or french fries.

Smoked Turkey Legs

Warm as it is (frozen) for 10 minutes in boiling water (do not open the sealed pack).

Chili con Carne

Warm as it is (frozen) for 5 minutes in boiling water (do not open the sealed pack).

Pork Tamale

Add the tamale as it is (frozen) in boiling water for 10 minutes (do not open the sealed pack).

Huachana Sausage

Defrost and unpack from the vacuum seal pack. Then chop and pan fry in a bit of oil. After the meat is cooked, scramble an egg per sausage. Best serving with baguette bread.

Anticuchos

Defrost and add the extra marinade (included) and rest for 30min, then pan fry (medium high heat) with a little oil for about 1min in total. They should be medium rare inside. Serve with the Aji Amarillo sauce (included).

Chorizo Sausages

Defrost and unpack from the vacuum seal pack. To prevent wasting the juices cover all the chorizo in aluminum foil and grill or pan fry
(medium heat) for 8 minutes, then uncover the foil and sear for 2 minutes in total.

Brazilian Spicy Pork Chorizo / Brazilian Special Pork Chorizo / Brazilian Extra Spicy Pork Chorizo

Defrost and unpack from the vacuum seal pack. To prevent wasting the juices cover all the chorizo in aluminum foil and grill or pan fry
(medium heat) for 8 minutes, then uncover the foil and sear for 2 minutes in total.

Tacos Set (Starter, Deluxe, Fiesta)

1. Tortillas (Blue & White)

Thaw our vacummed sealed tortillas until room temperature. Once thawed, remove the tortillas from the vacuum seal and use a frying pan to cook the tortillas on both sides until they get softened. We do not recommend microwaving. * DO NOT take out of the package when thawing Tortillas.

2. Pork and Chicken Carnitas and Chili Con Carne

Reheat the Pork and Chicken Carnitas and Chili Con Carne packets by poaching the sealed package for 10 minutes in boiling water (do not open the sealed pack).

3. Roast Chicken

Reheat the roast chicken by poaching the sealed package for 15 minutes in boiling water (do not open the sealed pack).

If the chicken is not warm enough, warm it up again in the microwave. For the best result, we recommend thaw the chicken first and reheat it in boiling water for 10 min. Serve with the Aji Amarillo sauce (included).

4. Gaucha Chorizo Sausage

Defrost and unpack from the vacuum seal pack. To prevent wasting the juices, cover all the chorizo in aluminum foil and grill or pan fry
(medium heat) for 8 minutes. Uncover the foil and sear for 2 minutes in total.

5. Ready-to-grill Marinated Carne Asada (Skirt Steak & Rib Fingers):

Defrost the marinated carne asada in the fridge for 6+ hours (do not open the pack). Take the meat out of the package and pat dry using a paper towel to remove excess marinade.

With a frying pan, add a touch of cooking oil at high heat to sear the meat for 3-4 minutes on both sides for the skirt steak and 4-5 minutes for rib fingers.

Place the beef in aluminum foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes. Cut against the grain in small pieces and season with salt & pepper as desired.

6. Ready-to-make Chimichurri Sauce:

Place the mix in a small bowl and add 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil as well as 1/4 cup of apple vinegar or any white vinegar you prefer. Stir the mix and place it in the fridge for 15 min.

Corn Tortillas 5” x 10 units

Thaw our vacummed sealed tortillas until room temperature. Once thawed, remove the tortillas from the vacuum seal and use a frying pan to cook the tortillas on both sides until they get softened. We do not recommend microwaving.

100% Matsusaka A5 Wagyu Burger Patty

Defrost in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight. Grill the burger patty on a frypan or a grill at high heat adding a pinch of olive oil. Grill the first side for 2 minutes and flip it and cover with the top for the last 2 minutes. In total 4 minutes grilling both sides for a medium rare inside (our recommendation), or increase 1 more minute covered for a medium temperature. Finally, season with salt and pepper (up to your taste) out from the heat and let it rest for 1 minute.

Serve with your favorite Brioche bread or your preference of high quality hamburger bread, and your favorite options of veggies, cheese, bacon, etc. We recommend using good bread, adding cheddar cheese at the last minute of grilling the patty and finally bacon marmalade or onion marmalade. That’s all you need!

Chicharrón (Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling)

Defrost overnight in the fridge, then cut in approx. 5×5 cm pieces. Then deep fry for 5 minutes and cut again according to the way of serving. You can also oven bake for 10 minutes at 200C.

Handmade Mexican Churros

Deep fry as they are (frozen) for 3 minutes at 180C, then remove the excess of oil, then add sugar or your preferred topping. We recommend eating it with thick hot chocolate. * Note: If your fryer is small, you can cut or bend them to adjust the size of your fryer or pan.

Jalapeño Poppers

Deep fry as they are (frozen) at about 180 C for 4 minutes. Pat dry them to remove the excess of oil. Do not use Microwave. After removing the excess of oil, serve the poppers with your favorite dipping sauce or our fresh Salsa Verde sauce and/or Salsa Chipotle sauce.

Pork & Chicken Carnitas Taquitos

The best way is to deep fry as they are (frozen) at about 180 C for 2 minutes. Pat dry them to remove the excess of oil. If you can’t deep fry, defrost it in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours or overnight. Then warm them in the oven or in a toaster at 200 C for 6 mins. Do not use Microwave. After heating, serve the Taquitos topped with Guacamole, Pico de gallo, Sour Cream and our fresh Salsa Verde sauce and/or Salsa Chipotle sauce.

Mutton Barbacoa

Reheat the Mutton Barbacoa packets by poaching the sealed package for 10 minutes in boiling water (do not open the sealed pack).

A5 Matsusaka Wagyu Hamburger Set

1) Defrost all the ingredients in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight.

2) Grill the burger patty on a frypan or a grill at high heat adding a pinch of olive oil. Grill the first side for 2 minutes and flip it and cover with the top for the last 2 minutes. A total of 4 minutes grilling both sides for medium rare inside (our recommendation), or increase 1 more minute covered for a medium temperature. Finally, season with salt and pepper off the heat and let it rest for 1 minute.
Optional: Add cheddar cheese on top of the patty before the last minute of grilling covered with the top.

3) Simultaneously place the brioche buns in the oven at 200C or in the toaster for 4 minutes, then cut in half and then place them again in the oven/toaster face up for 2 more minutes. This last process can be done on the fry pan at low heat.

4) Warm our special handmade Bacon Marmalade for 10 minutes as it is in boiling water (do not open the seal pack) or 2 minutes in the microwave placing it in a dish.

5) Serve the buns topped with the burger patties and the bacon marmalade (30g per hamburguer).
Optional: Add your favorite fresh vegetables and/or sauces.

Ready-to-Heat Chipotle BBQ Spare Ribs (400-450g)

A. Recommended for best result:
After defrosting for at least 6 hours or overnight in the fridge, place the Ribs without the pack on an oven dish, add 1/2 of the Chipotle BBQ sauce over all the meat and cover with aluminum foil. Heat it for 30 min at 150 C. After 10 minutes uncover and add the remaining Chipotle BBQ sauce, cover again with aluminum foil and continue warming for 10 more minutes.

B. Using Microwave
After defrosting for at least 6 hours or overnight in the fridge, place the ribs (as they are sealed packed) on a microwave dish, cut one of the package corners to open air and warm them for 6 minutes. Heat the sauce in a microwave container for 1 minute. Serve the Ribs and spread the Chipotle BBQ sauce.

C. Using Boiling Water
After defrosting for at least 6 hours or overnight in the fridge, place the pack as it is (Do NOT open the pack) in boiling water and warm them for 10 minutes. Heat the sauce in a microwave container for 1 minute. Serve the Ribs and spread the Chipotle BBQ sauce.

Pre-Cooked Small Bites Pork Chorizo x 12 units (400g)

After defrosting for at least 6 hours or overnight in the fridge, pan fry with a bit of oil (or charcoal/ gas grill) using medium heat for 3 minutes turning over and avoiding burning.

Beef Birria Burrito (280g x 2 units)

A. Recommended for best result:
Defrost in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours (packed as it is). Wrap the burrito with aluminum foil and warm it using a fry pan at low heat for 12 minutes, or oven at 200 C for 10 minutes and finally pan fry medium low heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on sides until the shell is crispy.

B. Using Microwave
Remove from the sealed pack (frozen) and place the burrito on a plate, then heat for 4 minutes in the microwave and finally pan-fry medium heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on all sides.

Soup Stock:
After defrosting the Birria soup stock, place it in a small pot and warm it, or place it in a dish and microwave for 1 minute.

Serving Recommendation:
Serve the Burrito with the soup stock, using it as a dipping sauce. As optional (highly recommended): chopped onions, chopped coriander and fresh lime. Serve with any of our handmade salsa. Enjoy the leftovers of the soup, if there are any.

Beef QuesaBirria (180g x 2 units)

A. Recommended for best result:
Defrost in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours (packed as is) and then pan fry at low heat for a total of 6 minutes (3 minutes per side)

B. Using Microwave
Remove from the sealed pack (frozen) and place the burrito on a plate, then heat for 2 minutes in the microwave and finally pan-fry medium heat with no oil for 1 minute total on both sides.

Soup Stock:
After defrosting the Birria soup stock, place it in a small pot and warm it, or place it in a dish and microwave for 1 minute.

Serving Recommendation:
Serve the QuesaBirria with the soup stock, using this as a dipping sauce adding to it as optional (highly recommended): chopped onions, chopped coriander and fresh lime. Serve with any of our handmade salsa sauces. Enjoy the leftovers of the soup, if there are any.

Beef Birria Tacos 120g x 3 (360g)

Tacos:
Defrost in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours or overnight. Then warm them in the oven at 200 C or in a toaster for 10 min. Do not use Microwave. You can use a fry pan as well, placing them on medium low heat for 2 minutes on each side.

Soup Stock:
After defrosting the Birria soup stock, place it in a small pot and warm it, or place it in a dish and microwave for 1 minute.

Serving Recommendation:
Serve the Birria Tacos with the soup stock, using this as a dipping sauce adding to it as optional (highly recommended): chopped onions, chopped coriander and fresh lime. Add additionally any of our handmade salsa sauces. Enjoy the leftovers of the soup, if there are any.

Jerk Chicken (approx. 200g) x 2 pieces

1. Put into boiling water as is (frozen and packed) for 10 minutes.
2. Cut a corner of the pack as it is (to let the air inside) and warm in the microwave for 5 min. Enjoy this fabulous dish with our authentic Rice & Peas and the Jerk Sauce.

Rice & Peas (300g)

1. Put into boiling water as is (frozen and packed) for 10 minutes.
2. Cut a corner of the pack as it is (to let the air inside) and warm in the microwave for 5 min.

Oaxaqueño Rojo (Mexican Chicken Tamale) & Oaxaqueño Verde (Mexican Pork Tamale)

How to heat:

Put the tamale as it is (frozen and packed) in boiling water for 10 minutes (do not open the sealed pack).

Serving Suggestion:

After heating, serve with your choice of salad or side of veggies and any one of our Handmade Sauces for an extra kick.

Optional: How to make Guajolota (Mexican Tamale Sandwich)

Toast a french baguette and fill it with the hot tamale and any one of our Handmade Sauces for an extra kick.

 

Mixed Colombian Tamale

How to heat:

Add the tamale as it is (frozen) in boiling water for 15 minutes (do not open the sealed pack).

Serving Suggestion:

After heating, serve with your choice of: bread, arepas or rice,  and our Handmade Aji Colombiano sauce for an extra kick.

 

Ecuadorian Plantains

 

How to thaw:

Defrost the plantains in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Queso Oaxaca (200g)

Defrost the cheese in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight.

Oaxaca Chicken Quesadilla (160g x 2 units)

Unwrap the Quesadilla, reheat in the microwave (frozen as it is) at 500W for 3.5 minutes, then fry pan for 2 minutes until crispy, turning it over after 1 minute.

Oaxaca Quesadilla Set

Defrost the corn tortillas and the oaxaca cheese in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight. Heat the Chicken Carnitas in boiling water for 10 minutes – you don’t need to defrost them.
Heat a frypan on medium low heat, place the tortilla and let it warm a bit, then add 20-30g of Queso Oaxaca and 20-30g of Chicken Carnitas, then fold the tortilla in half until gets crispy in both sides. The cheese will beautifully melt (keep an eye to avoid burn it)

Roast Chicken 1.2kg with Handmade Stuffing and Gravy

Defrost the chicken, stuffing and sauce in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight. Put the chicken into boiling water as is (packed) for 15 minutes. Put the stuffing and the green bean casserole into boiling water as is (packed) for 8 minutes and heat the sauce in a pan (low heat) for 2minutes.

Fall Off The Bone Beef Ribs aka “Dinosaur Ribs” (500-600g)

A. Using Boiling Water
After defrosting for at least 6 hours or overnight in the fridge, place the pack as it is (Do NOT open the pack) in boiling water and warm it for 10 minutes. Heat the sauce in a microwave container for 1 minute. Serve the Ribs and spread the sauce.

B. Using Microwave
After defrosting for at least 6 hours or overnight in the fridge, place the ribs (as they are sealed packed) on a microwave dish, cut one of the package corners to open air and warm them for 6 minutes. Heat the sauce in a microwave container for 1 minute. Serve the Ribs and spread the sauce.

Quinoa Chicken Burritos (195g x 2 units)

Take out from the sealed pack (frozen) and place it on a plate, then warm for 4 minutes in the microwave and finally pan-fry medium heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on all sides.

For the best result: defrost in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours (packed as it is). Wrap the burrito with aluminum foil and warm it using a fry pan at low heat for 12 minutes, or oven at 200 C for 10 minutes and finally pan fry medium low heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on sides until the skin gets crispy.

Pozole (Corn broth with Pork) 420g

Defrost the broth, the corn grains and the shredded pork in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight. Place the broth in a small pot and warm it while adding the corn grains and the shredded pork.

Serving suggestion: add dry oregano, fresh lime, chopped lettuce, chopped onion, sliced radish and sliced avocado.

Chicken Mole Tamale 170g x 2 units

Put the tamale as it is (frozen and packed) in boiling water for 10 minutes (do not open the sealed pack).

Shiitake Mole Burrito (Vegetarian) 280g x 2 units

Take out from the sealed pack (frozen) and place it on a plate, then warm for 4 minutes in the microwave and finally pan-fry medium heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on all sides.

For the best result: defrost in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours (packed as it is). Wrap the burrito with aluminum foil and warm it using a fry pan at low heat for 12 minutes, or oven at 200 C for 10 minutes and finally pan fry medium low heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on sides until the skin gets crispy.

Mole Poblano Wayanone 200g

Defrost the Mole in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight. To make the Mole Poblano base: Place the Mole in a small pot on low heat adding 100ml of water and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until getting the perfect texture according to your taste.

You can use this base as a dipping sauce or to make Mole fillings adding any type of cooked meat, cooked veggies, cheese, etc.

Perfect to make Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Enchiladas, Sandwiches, Rice bowls, etc.
Note: Include peanuts, so not able to consume for people with peanuts allergy.

Rosca De Reyes 380g

Leave the product at room temperature for at least 2 hours, then heat it in a microwave (500W) for 20 seconds.

Kagoshima Herb Crusted Roast Chicken Half Cut 1kg

Defreeze the chicken in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight. Heat the chicken in boiling water as is (packed) for 15 minutes.

Beef Ribs Burrito 560g

Take out from the sealed pack (frozen) and place it on a plate, then warm for 4 minutes in the microwave and finally pan-fry medium heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on all sides.

For the best result: defrost in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours (packed as it is). Wrap the burrito with aluminum foil and warm it using a fry pan at low heat for 12 minutes, or oven at 200 C for 10 minutes and finally pan fry medium low heat with no oil for 2 minutes total on sides until the skin gets crispy.

Dried Chile Peppers

Rehydrate the peppers with boiled water (enough to cover the peppers) off the heat for 15-20 min until they are soft and pliable.

Chicken Carnitas Chimichanga 560g

DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE to warm it.
Defrost it in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours or overnight. Warm it using an oven or toaster (200 C) for 15 mins. Serve it with any of our handmade salsas and your favorite sides such as Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, etc.

Rehydrate the peppers with boiled water (enough to cover the peppers) off the heat for 15-20 min until they are soft and pliable.

Ready to Fry Pork Rinds (Chicharron Chips) 100g

 

How to deep fry:

Put about 10g or the amount desired in oil at 200 C for 50 seconds flipping them over with tongs or using a dry fryer at 200 C for 5 minutes. They will begin to swell quickly (up to 3-4 times its size).

Serving Recommendation:

They have a salty taste as they are but we recommend serving them with any of our handmade sauces.