Try this recipe at home

Posted: January 1, 2013

Star staff report

The following recipe was provided by Ana Villalta of Stephens City, co-owner of Latin America Restaurant in Winchester.

Churrasco Nica

6 8-ounce center cut tenderloin steaks

1 cup water

1 cup olive oil

12 cup vinegar

1 tablespoon flour

5 tablespoons salt

6 cloves garlic

3 green bell peppers

12 tablespoon oregano

2 tablespoons tomato sauce

Put all ingredients except steak in a blender and puree. Pour into a bowl, coat steaks in sauce on both sides and then grill on high for about seven minutes on each side.

Serve with white rice and fried plantains for a traditional Nicaraguan meal.