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…
Vegetarian Recipes
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….
Tamales Verdes [Peruvian Green Tamalitos Recipe]
Peruvians call them Tamalitos Verdes. We call them heaven. The success of this delicious recipe depends on the quality of ingredients and the attention to detail. Get the best products and reap the benefits. There’s a bit of work involved in preparing Tamales, so give yourself plenty of time. Although tamales look deceptively simple, you…
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…