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Peruvian Lomo Saltado
A Peruvian-Chinese stir-fry of beef, tomato, onion and crispy fries — bold, smoky and totally addictive.
Peruvian Recipes
Peruvian cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Peruvian recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Peruvian Quinoa Salad
Fluffy quinoa with corn, peppers, avocado and a zesty lime dressing — fresh, colourful and nourishing.
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Peruvian Aji de Gallina
Shredded chicken in a creamy, gently spiced yellow sauce thickened with bread and nuts — Peruvian…
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Peruvian Ceviche
Fresh fish "cooked" in lime juice with red onion, chilli and coriander — Peru's vibrant national…
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Venezuelan Arepas
Soft cornmeal cakes split and stuffed with cheese, beans or shredded meat — Venezuela's daily bread.
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Argentinian Empanadas
Crisp golden pastries filled with seasoned beef, olives and egg — Argentina's favourite handheld snack.
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Argentinian Chimichurri
A vibrant green sauce of parsley, garlic, vinegar and chilli flakes — the soul of Argentinian…
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Peruvian Causa
Layers of tangy yellow mashed potato with chicken and avocado — Peru's elegant cold layered dish.
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Peruvian Papas Rellenas
Mashed potato shaped around a spiced beef and olive filling, breaded and fried until crisp —…
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Peruvian Arroz con Pollo
Vibrant green rice cooked with chicken, coriander and beer — Peru's most herb-packed one-pot dinner.
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Argentinian Alfajores
Crumbly cornflour cookies sandwiched with dulce de leche and rolled in coconut — South America's most-loved…
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Peruvian Lomo Saltado
Stir-fried beef with onion, tomato and chips — Peru's beloved Chinese-Peruvian fusion classic.
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Peruvian Aji de Gallina
Creamy shredded chicken in a yellow chilli, walnut and bread sauce — Peru's comfort food classic.
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Peruvian Anticuchos
Skewered marinated beef hearts grilled over coals — Peru's most legendary street food.
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Pollo a la Brasa
Peru's famous rotisserie chicken marinated with cumin, soy and dark beer — juicy outside, succulent within.
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Peruvian Tiradito
Sashimi-style raw fish slices in a fiery yellow chilli leche de tigre — the Japanese-Peruvian fusion…
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Peruvian Anticuchos
Peruvian skewers of beef heart (or beef) marinated in ají panca and grilled over coals —…
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Peruvian Causa Rellena
Layers of bright yellow lime-and-aji potato with a chicken and avocado filling — an elegant cold…
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Rocoto Relleno
Fiery red rocoto chillies stuffed with spiced beef and topped with melted cheese — Arequipa's most…
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Peruvian Anticuchos
Skewered marinated beef grilled over fire — Lima's most-loved street food.
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Peruvian Tacu Tacu
A crispy pan-fried patty of rice and beans — Peru's genius way to transform leftovers.
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Peruvian Suspiro a la Limeña
A dulce de leche custard topped with cinnamon meringue — Lima's most romantic dessert.
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Easy Peruvian Rocoto Relleno
Hot peppers stuffed with seasoned beef, raisins and olives, then baked with cheese — Arequipa's signature.
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Peruvian Rocoto Relleno
Hot rocoto peppers stuffed with spiced beef, raisins, peanuts and cheese, baked until bubbling — a…
About Peruvian cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Peruvian recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Peruvian flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.