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Here, juicy lengua and crispy tripa are served alongside the more standard al pastor and chorizo; the latter two are especially flavorful.

In a bowl, whisk the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pear, pepper, 2 sliced scallions, and 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil.Add the ribs, turn to coat, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.. Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven or enameled cast-iron casserole.

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Lift half of the short ribs from the marinade, brushing off the solids, and sear over moderately high heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ribs; reserve the marinade separately.. Add the onion and 2 tablespoons of water to the pot and cook, stirring to release the browned bits on the bottom, 2 minutes.Return the ribs and any accumulated juices to the pot.

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Add the reserved marinade, broth, and 6 cups of water; bring to a boil.Cover and simmer over moderately low heat for 1 hour, skimming occasionally.

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Uncover and simmer for 1 hour longer, stirring and skimming occasionally.. Add the daikon, carrots, and potatoes to the stew and sim­mer briskly until the meat is very tender, the vegetables are tender, and the sauce is thickened, 30 minutes longer..

Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil over moderately high heat.In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil over moderate heat.

Add the fish fillets, bread side down, and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute.Carefully turn the fillets over and cook for 30 seconds.

Remove from the heat and transfer the fillets to a paper towel-lined plate..Season the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.