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Tag: Peru
Manjar Blanco
Patacones
(Latin American fried plantains)
See Tostones recipe
Lomo Saltado
(Peruvian beef and potato stir fry)
People are often surprised to learn that Peruvian cuisine has a strong Chinese influence. A large Chinese immigrant community in Lima has given rise to a unique fusion of Incan, European and Asian cuisine called chifa cooking. Lomo saltado, a stir fry of beef and French fries over rice, is the ultimate example.
Locro
(Ecuadoran, Peruvian potato-cheese soup)
Locro is a nourishing potato-cheese soup popular in Ecuador and Peru. A perfect way to warm up a chill winter evening.
Chupe de Camarones
(Peruvian shrimp chowder)
Chupes are hearty chowders popular along South America's Pacific coast. Chupe de camarones is a Peruvian classic made with shrimp and vegetables.
Ceviche
(Latin citrus-marinated seafood)
Ceviche originated as a way of preparing fish and seafood in Inca times, first in a fermented corn beverage, and now mostly in the juice of the lemon, lime and Seville oranges.
Causa Rellena
(Peruvian layered potato dish)
This versatile Peruvian potato dish makes a great light meal or a fine addition to a buffet spread. Causa can be layered with any number of fillings.
Carapulcra
(Peruvian pork and freeze-dried potato stew)
Carapulcra is a thick stew made with meat and the freeze-dried potatoes called chuño, or papa seca.
Cancha
(Ecuadorian, Peruvian toasted corn snack)
Cancha, a popular snack in Peru and Ecuador, is made with a special type of large-kerneled corn called maíz chulpe or maíz cancha chulpe. A simple sprinkling of salt and the cancha is ready to eat.
Pisco Sour
(Chilean-Peruvian brandy cocktail)
Pisco is a type of brandy made from muscat grapes that is found in Peru and Chile. Even though it is named after Peruvian town, both countries claim the pisco sour as their national drink.