Peruvian food is rapidly becoming more popular around the world, with recipes and restaurants becoming more widely known and loved. One of the four staples of Peruvian food is corn, or as the Incas called it choclo (choccllo). The term choclo refers to fresh ‘corn on the cob’ but is different in taste and appearance from the...
The mere thought of preparing anticuchos makes me happy; it represents Peruvian cuisine at its purest. The star ingredient of this recipe is beef heart. If you have not yet tasted this delicious and highly nutritious organ meat, I encourage you to give this dish a try. It is not only healthy but also delicious and satisfying. ...
Salsa criolla (creole sauce) or sarza criolla as it is also known in Peru, is a preparation similar to a salad, but with more intense flavors. This simple cold relish or side dish is a taste sensation and an indispensable part of many Peruvian meals. Salsa criolla is a cross between a salad and a mojo (mojo...
A wonderfully flavorful and vibrantly colored soup that’s not only healthy but comforting. The Peruvian minestrone or Menestrón is a blend of Italian and Peruvian cuisine. It was brought to Peru in the 1500s by Italian immigrants who had a huge influence on Peruvian cuisine, making this a Peruvian adaptation of the Italian minestrone. In contrast to...
The chili pepper is native to Central and South America. It is not surprising that the consumption of chili peppers is an integral part of the gastronomic culture of Latin American people. Long before the arrival of the Spanish in America, the indigenous peoples of this region used chili peppers to flavor many of their meals. Sauces...
Cocadas are a type of cookie or coconut maroon, made with grated fresh coconut, egg whites, condensed milk, sugar and vanilla. Coconut maroons are naturally gluten-free. And they are so easy to make that they have been adopted by many Latin American countries under different names. Most Caribbean countries refer to them as “coquitos”. However, there are...
The torta helada is one of the gastronomic delights of Peru, and there is no other similar dessert in the world. This wildly colorful dessert is a combination of sponge cake, whipped cream, and strawberry jelly. Although strawberry is the most traditional version, some people use peach or orange instead. Even a mixture of the three above...
These crunchy fish fritters with a golden brown coating are a great appetizer or main course. The crisp texture and deep-sea flavor pair so well with lime and salsa verde. Chicharrones de pescado is a popular street food, especially in coastal towns like Lima, and it is also an excellent finger food for parties. This is a...
Bringing you back to the taste of home with an inviting, warming dish. In Peruvian home cooking, this classic soup is known as sopa a la minuta, which means “minute soup”, mainly because it can be made in only a few minutes. There are no complicated techniques, steps, or ingredients to prepare to make this Peruvian soup....
Inchicapi de gallina, sometimes just called inchicapi, is a traditional dish from the Peruvian jungle. The name comes from two words in the language of the Quechua people of South America, soup and peanut. This Peruvian chicken dish is not well known in the United States, or indeed, most countries outside of Peru. But that’s unfortunate as...
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