Pachamanca Clasica
Pachamanca is most commonly eaten in the Andes region of Peru. This is a particularly important dish in Peruvian culture since it has existed since the times of the Incan...
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Venezuelan Chef living in Peru. Lover of Latin American gastronomy. Founder of Raíz Food (@Raiz.Food). The best place in the world is a kitchen, there you can get real magic!
Carapulcra
Carapulcra is a special stew-like dish made with dehydrated potatoes and either pork or chicken which is then dressed with a combination of onion, garlic, clove, yellow peppers, salt and...
Papas a la Huancaina
Papas a la Huancaina consists of milk, saltine crackers, cheese, and peppers all blended together in a blender to make a cream that is then poured over slices of boiled...
Cuy Chactado (Peruvian Guinea Pig Recipe)
Guinee pigs, known locally as cuy, are a popular source of protein in many South American countries. In Peru, an estimated number of 65 million Guinee pigs are eaten every...
Arroz con Pato
Arroz con Pato is one of the most typical dishes found in Peru is the Arroz con Pato (Duck with Rice), which, in terms of the seasoning in the rice,...
Tacu Tacu
Tacu Tacu is a traditional dish prepared with rice and day-old beans strong in flavor and texture, plenty to satisfy a good appetite. It is usually prepared with canary beans...
Anticuchos
Anticuchos are skewers of meat or grilled beef heart. Although they don’t sound very interesting and much less delicious, the truth is actually the opposite. This dish can be found...
Lomo Saltado
Lomo Saltado is a traditional Peruvian creole dish that is very delicious indeed. But the more I taste it the more I realize its similarity with Chinese food due to...
Aji de Gallina
Aji de Gallina is a gastronomic fusion of different cultures gives life to this delicious Peruvian creole dish. It consists of a soup made of milk, chicken, rice, and many...
Causa Limeña Rellena
Causa Rellena (stuffed cause) is another traditional recipe of Peru. It is most commonly found as an entree to Peruvian cuisine, with Peruvian yellow potatoes being the main focus. It...
Rocoto Relleno
Rocoto Relleno is a healthy appetizer that originates from Arequipa and is emblematic of Peruvian cuisine. The pepper, famously served filled with creamy goodness, has conquered the hearts of tourists...
Papa Rellena
Papa Rellena is a popular street dish in Lima, the capital of Peru. Made by making a sort of dough with some lightly fried potatoes and filling it with tasty...