It’s time we paid homage to the traditional Peruvian fish stew that is sudado de pescado. Made with any white fish fillet, garlic, onion, tomato, and the two main Peruvian chilli peppers ají panca and ají amarillo. The dish is served with rice or sweet potatoes and is a healthy and delicious main course that…
Fish and Seafood Recipes
Choros A La Chalaca – Peruvian Steamed Mussels
Salty, sweet, delicate, and delicious Choros a la Chalaca from Peru. On first looks, this recipe might look complicated. But let me assure you it’s a relatively easy recipe. The hard part is getting the best quality steamed mussels. If you happen to find yourself in Lima, head to Callao, Peru’s main port town just…
Peruvian Jalea – Mixed Fried Seafood With Lime-marinated Salad
Peru’s coastline is 1500 miles (2400 km) long and the Pacific ocean here is one of the richest fishing grounds in the world. It’s no wonder then that fish and other seafood are a big part of modern Peruvian cuisine. Jalea means “jelly” in Spanish so if you’re familiar with the language but not the…
Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder Recipe)
What’s better than a deliciously creamy seafood chowder? Nothing, right? Add some chunky fresh local vegetables and spice, the magic ingredient in many Peruvian dishes. Heavy cream and butter add a thickness to the dish that will leave dieters running for the hills. We left out the queso fresco so it’s not a complete fat-fest….
Causa de Atún – An Appetizer with a Story
This is the Peruvian appetizer or starter par excellence: a perfect dough of mashed potato made with ají amarillo chili pepper layered with tuna fillet and a slight hint of mayonnaise, topped off with a slice of boiled egg. “How can something so simple be so tasty?”, I hear you ask. Well, as the adage…
Escabeche de Pescado Recipe – Supreme Fish Dish From Lima
Escabeche de pescado hits all the right Peruvian food-lover’s spots: crunchily fried fish fillet topped with a relish of yellow chili pepper strips, onion, garlic seasoned with yellow and panca chili peppers and black pepper. All served with a piece of corn, sweet potato and lettuce. You might think that someone dreamt up the recipe…
What is Ceviche? Everything You Need To Know
Ceviche is the best known Peruvian dish. This popular seafood dish claims origins in Lima, Peru but is found in many coastal areas throughout Latin America such as Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. Ceviche is also known as cebiche and sometimes spelt seviche. In it’s simplest form Ceviche consists of raw fish and fresh lime…
Tilapia Ceviche Recipe
Ceviche is one of the healthiest and most refreshing main courses or entreés you can find in any cuisine. Once you’ve tasted it, you’ll likely agree that it’s satiating and delicious. You might have tried traditional Peruvian ceviche already but would like to experiment with the type of fish. We have the perfect recipe for…
Peruvian Ceviche Recipe
Ceviche Peruano is a citrus-infused raw seafood dish popularised in Peru but found in many coastal areas of Latin America. Super fresh finish marinated in lime juice and served with thinly sliced red onion and sweet potato. The freshest ingredients make all the difference in this fish ceviche classic. Learn how to make Peruvian ceviche…