We could give this recipe one of several different titles. The main ingredient of this delicious dish has lots of different names and variations on names. Yuca, a root vegetable native to South America, is also known as cassava and manioc, among other things. The word yuquita is a diminutive form of yuca. (“ita” in…
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Salchipapa – Peruvian Hot Dog & Fries Street Food
Salchi is a word for sausages and papa means potato in Spanish. Put them together and you get a word that is synonymous with fast food (but not in a bad way). The Salchipapa is one of the most popular savoury snacks on the streets of every town in Peru. Every Peruvian kitchen has seen…
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…
Vegetarian Palta Rellena Recipe (Peruvian Stuffed Avocado Starter)
Creamy, delicious and healthy. This filled avocado recipe from Peru (palta rellena) is an excellent starter. Filling without being overwhelming, the lime juice and mayonnaise in this dish go perfectly with the avocado’s healthy fat. In case you haven’t heard, avocado is a kind of wonder-food. High in healthy stuff and low in bad stuff….
Peruvian Empanadas Recipe: Golden Brown Juicy Beef Parcels
I know few people that do not begin to salivate at the sight of these golden brown, dough pastries with minced beef. Or as I like to call them: Parcels of Deliciousness from Peru. A dozen empanadas are easy to share among friends but what’s not easy is refusing another one. Dieters, you might want…
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…
Peruvian Quinoa Salad With Avocado
This Peruvian quinoa salad is an absolute must-try. It combines one of our favorite ultra-nutritious Andean grains, quinoa, with slices of avocado, cherry tomatoes, toasted sweet corn, raw onions, fresh coriander, lime juice, nuts, all rounded off with a tiny spicy touch of rocoto chilli pepper. A delicious, cold starter that is totally guilt-free as…
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…