Rocoto chili/pepper
Posted in Special ingredients on Feb 18th, 2008
The rocoto chili/pepper (Capsicum Pubescens) is one of the hot spicy chilis of Peru. Some are red but there is also a yellow and orange types. In Bolivia, it’s called locoto.
Monthly Archive for February, 2008
I think a lot of peruvians, including us, remember the sopa a la minuta as a a delicious soup -especially in some cold days of the winter. It’s a traditional recipe that it’s still being prepared today, and includes milk, onion, garlic and beef. If you’re having a cold weather now, don’t wait: your family [...]
Arroz con leche (Rice pudding)
Posted in Desserts & Bakery, Rice on Feb 14th, 2008
The arroz con leche is a delicious dessert typical of Peru, just like the mazamorra morada (we’ll see it soon). When you eat both desserts together, in the same dish (or glass, but without mix) it’s called “Clásico” (”classic”). That’s a reference to the main football teams in Lima, Universitario de Deportes and Alianza Lima, [...]
Escabeche de Pescado (Pickled fish)
Posted in Fish & Seafood, Main Courses on Feb 13th, 2008
The Escabeche is a dish that use vinegar and onions as an important ingredients. There are Escabeche de Pollo (pickled chicken) and Escabeche de Pato (pickled duck) too. Important: you may want to verify how heavy is the vinegar of your zone. Use a little first, and if it’s too strong, you can complete with [...]
Ajà Mirasol (Mirasol red pepper/chili)
Posted in Special ingredients on Feb 13th, 2008
The Mirasol red pepper/chili is the yellow pepper/chili sun-dried. It’s very used in the peruvian kitchen.
Anticuchos de corazón (Brochettes of cow heart)
Posted in Beef, Entrees & Sandwichs on Feb 12th, 2008
The anticuchos is a very popular (and inexpensive!) dish in Peru. The most known type is made with little pieces of cow heart, and it’s usually served with boiled potatoes, corn and some types of aji sauces.
Rollos de causa rellenos con cangrejo (Causa rolls stuffed with crab)
Posted in Entrees & Sandwichs, Fish & Seafood on Feb 11th, 2008
The Causa -in its based form- is a mashed yellow potato dumpling mixed with lime, onion, yellow chili/pepper and vegetable oil. Its varieties can have avocado, chicken, canned tuna or shellfish. In this case, crab - delicious! this recipe is for 8 people.
