One of the most exotic and sensual dishes from Peru, from the northern city of Tumbes. Conchas Negras or Black Scallops are abundant in the Northern Coast of Peru and enjoyed throughout the Southern Coast. It has been popular for many years for its succulent flavor, aphrodisiac and nutritional properties. However at the moment it...
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Papa a la Huancaina
Papa a la Huancaina is a traditional Peruvian dish of sliced potatoes covered in a spicy cheese sauce. It is very light and vegetarian, normally served as an appetizer. The sauce when mix with noodles can create a mac and cheese Peruvian style. The dish is original from the city of Huancayo, one of the...
Tamales
Tamal is a corn pastry wrapped in banana leaves or corn husks, that can either be savory or sweet. It is made throughout Latin American with different flavors and fillings, however the Peruvian version is the one I love. Tamal varies according to the Regions of Peru, in Lima is wrapped in banana leaves, in...
Aji de Gallina
Aji de Gallina is a medium spicy stew made with hen and aji that is the source of some controversy in my family – I like to use Aji Amarillo, the way it is made in Lima, but my mother and my aunts, insist the proper way is with Aji Panca, the way they learned...
