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…
Pork Recipes
Pan Con Chicharrón: Pork & Potato Sandwich – Peruvian Style
A firm favorite of Peruvian cuisine that entices with its timeless simplicity: lightly seasoned crunchy pieces of fried pork accompanied by crispy sweet potato and a zesty red onion relish in a freshly baked bread roll. It’s no surprise that this sandwich is popular throughout the country, especially for breakfast, often served with a steaming…
Keto Peru – How to Choose Ketogenic Peruvian Foods
In case you haven’t heard, the Keto diet and the Paleo diet are past the stage where anyone could consider them a fad. They are now officially a “thing” and it appears they are here to stay. It’s easy to see why. The benefits of following a no sugar, low-carb, clean diet can’t be dismissed….
Peruvian Christmas Food – Holiday Season Cuisine South America Style
Christmas is a time for giving, sharing, and as we all know, eating and drinking. As one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world, Christmas embodies vibrant traditions in global food culture. When it comes to food, many countries have traditional dishes that are sacrosanct to particular festive holiday seasons. Peru is no different and has…
Butifarra Sandwich – The Essential Peruvian Ham Sandwich
What happens when you combine a garlic-infused, peppery ham with chillis, onions, peppers and wrap it up in crusty white bread? You get a Peruvian food favourite that pleases everyone (vegetarians and Paleo fans excepted). The butifarra sandwich is a typical fast lunch option in Peru, and Peruvian’s worldwide bemoan the fact that the original ham…
Peru’s Food Culture – The Essence of Culinary Art
Want to know more about Peruvian Food Culture? Maybe you’ve heard that Peruvian Cuisine is the next biggest thing. Or you’ve seen the buzz about top Peruvian Chefs taking the world by storm. What about the incredible Superfoods native to Peru and the fusion cuisine that blends native and imported traditions? Were the culinary traditions…