Parisa is hard to find outside Medina County, Texas.
Courtesy of Palm & Pine
Have you ever heard of parisa?
Parisa is a hyper-regional recipe found almost exclusively in Medina County, Texas, next door toSan Antonio.
Credit:Courtesy of Palm & Pine
Learn more about this special Texas dish.
What Exactly Is Parisa?
It can also be made with venison, especially during deer season, or with bison.
Some recipes include additional seasonings or garlic.
It is fresh tasting, with a slight heat and acidity rounded out by the creaminess of the cheese.
Where Did Parisa Originate?
This dish is a result of Alsatian immigrants in this part of Texas.
The citrus lightly cures the beef in parisa, but it doesnt cook it.
Parisa is also linked to hunting in the region and can be made with venison.
“We marry parisa with some of the traditional steak tartare flavor profiles.
We zhuzh it up.”
The pair use smoked pepper and flaky Maldon salt.
Its served with potato chips and is decidedly fancier, but is a lovely homage to a traditional parisa.
This Castroville business also sells parisa made fresh daily.
