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Achuras a la Parrilla

The offal course of the asado — sweetbreads and kidneys grilled over embers until golden, served with lemon and chimichurri.

⏱ 20 minPrep time
🔥 20 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 Argentinian KitchenCategory
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Achuras a la Parrilla

Achuras — the offal — are the traditional first act of an Argentine barbecue, served while the big cuts still sizzle. Mollejas (sweetbreads) are the stars: creamy, tender, and transformed by smoke and fire.

The asado’s opening act

Sweetbreads turn crisp-edged and lusciously creamy inside, while the kidneys get a firm, savory bite. A squeeze of lemon and a swipe of chimichurri turn these humble cuts into something you will crave.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Soak the sweetbreads in cold salted water for 1 hour, then drain.
  2. Blanch the sweetbreads in simmering water for 3 minutes, drain, and peel away the thin membrane while still warm; pat dry.
  3. Trim the kidneys, cut out the white core and any tough membrane, and halve them lengthwise.
  4. Brush the sweetbreads and kidneys with olive oil.
  5. Grill over medium coals: sweetbreads for 8 to 10 minutes per side until golden and crisp-edged, kidneys for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  6. Sprinkle with coarse salt, rest for 5 minutes, and serve with lemon wedges and chimichurri.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Blanching and peeling the sweetbreads is what makes them tender rather than rubbery — don't skip it. Cooked achuras are best eaten right away; reheat leftovers briefly in a hot skillet.

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Recipe details

Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Servings4
CategoryArgentinian Kitchen
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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