Peru Recipes
Coast, mountain, and jungle, plus a wave of Japanese and Chinese influence. Not sure what to eat in Peru? Start with Rocoto Relleno, Ají de Gallina, Suspiro a la Limeña and Pan con Chicharrón. Here are 9 authentic Peru recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
9 recipes
Lomo SaltadoLima, Peru · easy · 35 minBeef flash-fried in a smoking wok with soy, vinegar, tomatoes, and fries, Lima's Chinese-Peruvian icon.
Lomo Saltado Rocoto RellenoArequipa, Peru · medium · 1 h 15 minArequipa’s fiery rocoto peppers stuffed with spiced beef, olives, and raisins, capped with melting cheese.
CevicheLima, Peru · easy · 50 minFresh white fish cured in lime "leche de tigre" with red onion, chili, and cilantro, Peru's national dish.
Pan con ChicharrónLima, Peru · medium · 2 hCrisp fried pork and sweet camote layered in a soft roll with tangy salsa criolla, the definitive Lima weekend breakfast sandwich.
Ají de GallinaLima, Peru · medium · 1 hShredded chicken in a creamy, gently spicy sauce of aji amarillo, bread, and walnuts, a Lima lunchtime classic.
Suspiro a la LimeñaLima, Peru · medium · 50 minA layer of thick caramel dulce de leche under a cloud of port-scented meringue, Lima's most romantic dessert.
Papa a la Huancaína (Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce)Lima, Peru · easy · 45 minCold slices of boiled yellow potato on lettuce, blanketed in a smooth sauce of ají amarillo, queso fresco and evaporated milk, garnished with egg and black olives.
Salsa Criolla (Peruvian Red Onion Relish)Lima, Peru · easy · 45 minPaper-thin red onion rinsed until mild, tossed with slivers of ají amarillo, lime juice, cilantro and a little oil, the sharp, crunchy relish that goes on the side of half the plates in Peru.
Anticuchos de Corazón (Peruvian Beef Heart Skewers)Lima, Peru · medium · 5 hCubes of beef heart marinated in ají panca, vinegar, garlic, cumin and oregano, threaded on skewers and seared over hot coals, served on the street with boiled potato, corn and ají sauce.
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