Hands up who likes fried chicken fritters? So that’s everyone in the audience. Peruvian food fans might wonder how this chicharrón de pollo recipe ended up on Eat Peru. It’s not exactly a traditional dish, right? But it’s super popular all over the country. And with some limes, spicy Peruvian sauces, and a bottle of…
Chicken Recipes
Causa Limeña de Pollo (Chicken-filled Layered Potato Dish)
Also known as Peruvian Causa Rellena (rellena meaning filled in English), Causa de Pollo is a simple, satisfying starter dish similar to causa de atún, the more common version of this yummy, creamy dish. Mashed potatoes with mayonnaise, avocados and limes give this dish a fresh flavor. Add in ají amarillo, the famous yellow pepper from…
Arroz Con Pollo Peruano: Peruvian Rice With Chicken
Peruvian Spanish is as rich in metaphors as its cuisine is varied, and arroz con pollo peruano can definitely be described as “more Peruvian than the potato itself”. Crispy, fried chicken pieces lie on a mountain of rice speckled with carrot cubes, peas and red bell pepper. Finally, seasoned with generous amounts of cilantro leaves…
Tallarin Saltado Recipe – Peruvian Stir-Fried Noodles
Tallarín Saltado is a Peruvian stir-fry dish that uses local South American ingredients combined with Asian influences. It’s a typical fusion food taking the best of Peruvian food and, in this case, Chinese food or Chifa. Tallarín (pronounced Tay-areen) saltado is one recipe that shows how the cultures that came together in Peru ingeniously mixed…
Carapulcra: Peruvian Pork Stew Recipe With Peanuts & Potatoes
It’s no wonder this quintessential Peruvian pork stew has become so popular in the last few decades. The tasty stew made with traditional dried potato, diced pork and ground peanuts is as delicious as it is filling and versatile. And it’s an easy recipe anyone can follow. What’s the story behind carapulcra? There’s a fascinating…
Pollo a la Brasa Recipe (Peruvian Roast Chicken)
Pollo a la Brasa: the Peruvian roasted chicken dish that conquered a nation Attend a loved one’s birthday, a co-worker’s leaving party or a special family treat in Peru, and you just might see hungry diners tucking into enormous heaped plates of the Peruvian-style roasted chicken known as pollo a la brasa. This dish is a favorite…
Arroz Chaufa de Pollo: Mouth-watering Chinese-Peruvian Fried Rice
Learn How to Cook Arroz Chaufa de Pollo or Peruvian Fried Rice, one of Peru’s most popular dishes and an example of delicious Chinese-Peruvian fusion food. Many Peruvian dishes were born as fusion cuisine, the blending of ingredients from different regions or countries. Every dish has a story to tell about its journey from cradle…
Estofado de Pollo (Chicken Stew From Peru)
Most cuisines around the world have some sort of stew in their arsenal of dishes, and Peru is no exception. Estofado de pollo is a hearty stew made with chicken, vegetables, potato and ají panca chili pepper, and can be found in Peruvian households and restaurants year-round. Try preparing it yourself with our delicious chicken…
Ají de Gallina: A Dream of a Creamy Chicken Dish
Whether you’re new to trying Peruvian food, or you’ve been eating it all your life, the creamy ají de gallina chicken dish is likely to tickle your taste buds. In all the right ways, every time. This super-classic Peruvian chicken recipe comprises a creamy, somewhat spicy sauce made with shredded hen or chicken breast, ají…