Estofado de res features chunks of beef cooked in a rich and flavourful sauce. It’s often enhanced with a blend of aromatic spices, vegetables like carrots and potatoes, and a touch of chicha or beer for depth. A satisfying dish perfect for cooler weather or any occasion that calls for a taste of home-cooked goodness. […]
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Seco de cordero from Arequipa is a hearty and flavourful Peruvian stew that showcases the region’s unique culinary traditions. Lamb is slow-cooked in a rich and aromatic broth infused with cilantro, ají, garlic, cumin, and other spices. The dish is often accompanied by a generous serving of fluffy white rice, creating a satisfying and comforting […]
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Pastel de tallarines is a comforting and flavourful baked dish that showcases the culinary creativity of Peru. It features layers of tender paste, bathed in a rich and creamy sauce made with milk, cheese, and eggs. It is a beloved and traditional comfort food from Arequipa, perfect for sharing with family and friends as a […]
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Sopa de chochoca is a hearty and flavourful soup from Arequipa, Peru. It features chochoca, a type of coarse flour made from dried corn, which gives the soup a unique texture and earthy flavour. The soup also includes beef, potatoes, and a variety of other vegetables and spices, making it a nourishing and satisfying meal, […]
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This dish, inspired by the classic Peruvian ají de gallina, features shrimp in a creamy and spicy sauce. The sauce is crafted with ají amarillo peppers for a vibrant flavour and gentle heat, blended with peanuts, milk, cheese, and bread for a rich and velvety texture. This delectable creation is served over pasta and garnished […]
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Adobo is a way of cooking that originated in the Iberian Peninsula in which meat is marinated in some kind of stock or sauce and then slowly cooked. Virtually all former Spanish and Portuguese colonies have some kind of adobo that was adapted to local ingredients and products. The adobo arequipeño is the traditional version of Arequipa which is located […]
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Arroz de mariscos is a flavourful and vibrant Peruvian seafood rice dish. It typically features a medley of fresh seafood like shrimp, mussels, clams, and squid, cooked with rice in a flavourful broth seasoned with ají amarillo paste, garlic, onions, and other spices. This hearty and satisfying dish is often garnished with cilantro and a […]
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Ceviche (also spelled cebiche, seviche, or sebiche) is a refreshing and flavourful seafood dish considered a national treasure of Peru. It consists of fresh, raw fish marinated in citrus juices, primarily lime, which “cooks” the fish, giving it a tender texture. Ceviche is often served with accompaniments like sweet potato, corn, and cancha (toasted corn […]
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Picante de mariscos is a spicy Peruvian seafood stew that hails from the coastal regions. This flavourful dish features a medley of tender seafood, such as shrimp, mussels, and squid, simmered in a spicy and aromatic sauce made with ají amarillo paste, ají panca paste, garlic, onions, and white wine. Often served with white rice […]
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Ají de calabaza is a traditional stew from Arequipa featuring tender pieces of squash cooked in a creamy sauce of fresh cheese, milk, and ají amarillo and ají panca. This comforting dish often includes other vegetables like potatoes, corn, and fava beans, adding texture and sweetness. Ají de calabaza is typically seasoned with garlic, cumin, […]
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