Recipes

A colorful and healthy snack or main meal that’s perfect for the summer weather. There are various stories about how Ceviche came to be, but it’s definitely a delicious main dish or addition to any meal. Ceviche is Peru’s national dish and there are many varieties and methods of preparing this iconic dish. Ceviche is typically made...

There are many mustard chicken recipes found in kitchens around the world – the recipe is not exclusive to Peru. But Peruvian mustard chicken differs from the popular recipe. As with many cuisines, the differences are in the details but I’m sure you will enjoy a unique take on this popular chicken recipe. What makes Peruvian-style mustard...

Saltado de vainitas is a classic Peruvian-Asian fusion dish. This dish features chicken with a variety of sautéed vegetables. Green beans, of course, should be included, though it is typically prepared with at least three different vegetables. The most common are onions (white or purple), bell peppers, tomatoes, celery, and even cabbage. This preparation is similar to...

Chicken soup is a tried-and-true classic when you’re looking for a healthy and low-calorie meal, but we’ve taken the healthy chicken soup game to a whole new level with this Peruvian twist on the recipe. This chicken and quinoa soup is the perfect light meal when you’re looking for something healthy and delicious. Packed with protein and...

If you’re looking for a hearty, homely dish to make for dinner, then look no further than this Peruvian pork and quinoa soup recipe. Quinoa is a staple part of Peruvian cuisine, and this homely pork and quinoa soup is one of its most popular soups. It’s no wonder that this soup is so popular: it’s colorful...

Pollo Saltado, a traditional Peruvian chicken stir-fry dish, is a fusion meal influenced by Chinese immigration, making it a ‘Chifa.’ Peruvian cuisine has been greatly influenced and inspired by Chinese immigrants who came to Peru in the 1800s. This popular Peruvian stir-fry is composed of thinly sliced chicken marinated with vinegar, soy sauce, cumin and paprika spices,...

Crema de Zepallo is a deliciously creamy soup made with squash, cream, onions, and potatoes. A dish that’s cheap, healthy, and super easy to whip up! We could write volumes on types of squashes, but for now, all you need to know is that the type of squash that is usually used in Peru for this soup...

Juane de gallina is a traditional Peruvian dish from the jungle region known as the Peruvian East or the Peruvian Amazon jungle. The juane we’ll be presenting in this post is different from the original versions of this dish, which were prepared by the indigenous people of the region. The modern juane is a stewed rice dish...

The solterito arequipeño, also known as solterito peruano, solterito de queso, or simply “Peruvian solterito”, is a well-known dish of southern Peruvian cuisine, with the characteristic spicy flavor of the region due to the presence of the padrón pepper among its ingredients. The word ‘solterito’ might sound strange, even if you know a little Spanish, since it...

Energy drinks are very popular today, but they have been around for a long time. They are part of many people’s cultures, rather than an exclusive product of this time. Emoliente (emollient) is a very popular and refreshing drink in Peru and is known for its medicinal properties. Prepared with horsetail (cola de caballo), barley, and cat’s...