Priscila Satkoff

 

Salpicón

Location 1252 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610

Reservations 312.988.7811

Web www.salpicon.com

 

When Priscila Satkoff was growing up in Mexico City, she never dreamed that someday she would own one of the top Mexican restaurants in the U.S. She married her husband Vincent and came to Chicago where she dazzles guests with contemporary interpretations of Mexican cuisine. Named “Rising Star Chef” by Pat Bruno of the Chicago Sun-Times, Priscila presides over the 3 1⁄2-star Salpicón with passion.

The restaurant is a colorful and intimate space featuring yellow and blue walls adorned with bold paintings by Mexican artist Alejandro Romero. The professional and friendly serving staff offers knowledgeable explanations of the intricate cuisine and extensive tequila selection—while sommelier Michael Taylor helps diners navigate the wine lists, which has received the “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator.

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Filete De Res En Salsa De Morita Y Tomatillo

 

Ingredients

6 8 oz. center cut beef tenderloin filets

2 roasted tomatillos

3-4 morita chiles

1/3 cup virgin olive oil

1 shiitake, sliced

6 slices Chihuahua cheese (may substitute Monterey Jack)

cilantro

water

salt to taste

 

Method

1) In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add chiles, simmer for 5 minutes and set aside. 2) Sauté shiitakes in olive oil and set aside. 3) In a blender or food processor, blend the tomatillo-chile mixture using some of the leftover water. 4) In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil the tomatillo purée. Season with salt, add sautéed mushrooms and let simmer for about 8 minutes. Taste and re-season with salt if necessary. 5) On a very hot grill, place the beef filets. Add salt and fresh pepper, then grill about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare (depending on thickness). Before serving, place one slice of cheese on top of each filet and melt under the broiler.

 

To Serve

1) On a dinner place, set the beef in the center and surround with the morita-shiitake sauce. 2) Drizzle additional sauce over the filet. 3) Garnish with chopped cilantro.