Acevichado sauce is a recent contribution to Peruvian cuisine that highlights the country’s blend of several cultures, including the Japanese diaspora at the end of the 19th century. The recipe is said to have originated during the 90s in Lima’s…
*Ají de Gallina* (Spanish for chili pepper chicken) is a traditional Peruvian dish which has its roots in the social upheaval of the French Revolution in 1789. Chefs working for wealthy families lost their jobs after French aristocrats were imprisoned…
Ingredients 10 medium potatoes (new or red a good choice) 1 pound cheese (Romano, Mexican or feta work well) 4 aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow chili peppers), seeded and deveined 1 cup evaporated milk ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic…
Ingredients 1 lb (500 g) pallares (large dried lima beans) Water Salt 1 cup olive oil 2–3 teaspoons white vinegar 1 spoonful Dijon mustard Pepper 1 red onion, finely diced 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced A few sprigs of parsley…
Ceviche (or cebiche) is traditional Peruvian/Ecuadorian dish in maritime areas. In its classic form, it is composed of chunks of raw fish, lime juice, chopped onion, and minced ají limo or rocoto, both types of chiles. The recipe below for…
Ingredients Ceviche 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of white fish (mahi mahi is an excellent choice), although most fish will work juice from about 8 large sour green limes 3 ají limo peppers, diced 3 finely-diced rocoto peppers or habanero peppers…
Arroz tapado (Spanish for molded rice) is very popular in Peru and is a favorite among children because the recipe calls for molding rice and minced beef into a shape. The minced beef preparation is very similar to picadillo (Spanish…
Lomo saltado is a dish of marinated steak, vegetables and fried potatoes, usually served over white rice. It is one of the most popular recipes in Peru and is often found on the menu at many smaller restaurants at a…
Ingredients 10 medium potatoes (yellow, new, or red are a good choice) 1 pound of shredded boiled chicken meat 100 g mayonnaise 25 g butter 2 cloves garlic Salt Pepper Lettuce 3 hard boiled eggs Black olives Procedure Cook and…
Peruvian anticuchos are a type of grilled skewered meat, often made with beef heart. The dish is one of the most popular in Peru, and it is often sold by street vendors and accompanied by corn-on-the-cob and portions of cold…