Category Archives: Peruvian Food
Mazamorra morada // Peruvian purple pudding
A recipe for mazamorra morada, Peruvian purple pudding. This traditional dessert uses purple corn as a base and isView full post »
Sweet and savory chicken drumettes + Peruvian spicy green sauce
A recipe for Peruvian style chicken drumettes + the spicy green sauce that always goes with.View full post »
Cocktail Hour // Pisco Milk Punch
This Pisco milk punch is a delightful shift from your typical holiday libations. Infused with warm spices like cinnamonView full post »
Mini albondigas // Mini meatballs served with Peruvian-style pesto + spaghetti
These mini albondigas, or mini meatballs, are packed full of flavor and are meant to be paired with a bowl of hotView full post »
A Peruvian Summer Grillin’ Must // Choros a la Chalaca — Mussels with a Jalapeno + Corn Salsa
Spicy and delectable, choros a la chalaca, or mussels with jalapeno-corn salsa, are a Peruvian favorite at familyView full post »
Peruvian-style Chicken Drumsticks + Spicy Aji Amarillo Dipping Sauce
Spicy and flavorful chicken drumsticks that are perfect for outdoor soirees. Grab lots of napkins, these are messy goodView full post »
Crema Volteada
Crema volteada is a Peruvian flan that is creamy and delicious with just a touch of sweetness.View full post »
Chicha Morada
Chicha morada is a Peruvian beverage made from purple corn, pineapple, and cinnamon. It’s served chilled withView full post »
Picante de Camarones
Picante de camarones is a traditional Peruvian dish comprised of fresh, succulent shrimp and spicy chile sauce, servedView full post »
How to make aji colorado
Ever wondered what the heck aji colorado is? I use it exclusively in my Peruvian dishes to amp up flavor and body. It&#View full post »
Grandpa’s Orange Chiffon Cake
A light and fluffy orange chiffon cake ubiquitous to Peruvian afternoon tea. This is my grandpa’s traditionalView full post »
Butifarra Sandwich // Braised Pork Shoulder with Red Onion Relish
An updated version of the Peruvian classic, jamon del pais. This recipe consists of braising the pork shoulder low andView full post »
Bistec Apanado // Pan-Fried Breaded Steak
A traditional Peruvian home-cooked meal, bistec apanado is the Latin American version of chicken fried steak minus theView full post »
Pionono: Peruvian Cake Roll with Homemade Dulce de Leche
A traditional Peruvian cake roll filled with a healthy slathering of homemade dulce de leche and topped with powderedView full post »
Cocktail Hour: Algarrobina
A traditional Peruvian cocktail made with algarrobo syrup, pisco, and milk.View full post »