Peru Recipes
Coast, mountain, and jungle — plus a wave of Japanese and Chinese influence. Here are 5 authentic Peru recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
5 recipes
🇵🇪 Lomo Saltado
Lima, Peru · easy · 35 min
Beef flash-fried in a smoking wok with soy, vinegar, tomatoes, and fries — Lima's Chinese-Peruvian icon.
🇵🇪 Rocoto Relleno
Arequipa, Peru · medium · 75 min
Arequipa’s fiery rocoto peppers stuffed with spiced beef, olives, and raisins, capped with melting cheese.
🇵🇪 Ceviche
Lima, Peru · easy · 25 min
Fresh white fish cured in lime "leche de tigre" with red onion, chili, and cilantro — Peru's national dish.
🇵🇪 Pisco Sour
Lima, Peru · medium · 5 min
Peru's national cocktail: pisco shaken with lime, syrup, and egg white to a silky foam, dashed with bitters.
🇵🇪 Pan con Chicharrón
Lima, Peru · medium · 60 min
Crisp fried pork and sweet camote layered in a soft roll with tangy salsa criolla — the definitive Lima weekend breakfast sandwich.