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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 6 authentic Peru recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Lomo SaltadoLima, Peru · easy · 35 minBeef flash-fried in a smoking wok with soy, vinegar, tomatoes, and fries, Lima's Chinese-Peruvian icon.
Rocoto RellenoArequipa, Peru · medium · 75 minArequipa’s fiery rocoto peppers stuffed with spiced beef, olives, and raisins, capped with melting cheese.
CevicheLima, Peru · easy · 25 minFresh white fish cured in lime "leche de tigre" with red onion, chili, and cilantro, Peru's national dish.
Pan con ChicharrónLima, Peru · medium · 60 minCrisp 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 · 60 minShredded 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.
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