Ají de calabaza

Ají de calabaza (spicy squash stew)

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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Ají de gallina (hen in spicy yellow chili sauce)

Ají de gallina is a classic Peruvian comfort food. This creamy and flavourful stew features shredded hen or chicken in a rich sauce made with ají amarillo peppers, peanuts, milk, cheese and bread. It’s typically served over boiled potatoes with white rice, hard-boiled eggs and black olives, making for a satisfying and colourful dish. The […]

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Ají carretillero (yellow chili peppers and onions sauce)

This vibrant Peruvian hot sauce, gets its bright colour and unique flavour from ají amarillo peppers. This simple yet flavourful sauce blends perfectly with pollo a la brasa (Peruvian rotisserie chicken) and fries. Its creamy texture and mix of flavours make it a delicious complement to grilled meats as well. The name “carretillero” refers to […]

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