Peru is a country made up of various regions. In every region you will discover various traditions in cooking that no region prepares its meals the same. Even though these regions prepare their meals differently, the one thing people in these regions share is their feelings about the food they prepare in general. It is in their cooking that the natives of Peru take the most pride in. Every meal has a story behind it and is always made with love, you can practically taste it with every bite. If you have always wanted to learn how to prepare authentic Peruvian food, then you have certainly come to the right place.
Throughout this cookbook, my goal is to teach you how to make authentic Peruvian food completely from scratch. I will teach you the techniques and cooking tricks I have learned from my own family. I will also give you access to over 25 delicious Peruvian recipes that even those with little cooking experience will be able to make with ease. So, what are we waiting for? Lets get to cooking!
Peruvian Roast Chicken
This is a simple Peruvian dish that you can make any night of the week. Serve with your favorite veggies for the tastiest results. of lime juice 1/3 cup of canola oil Dash of salt Ingredients for the aji Amarillo: 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 clove of garlic 1 Tbsp. of lime juice cup of aji Amarillo paste tsp. of huacatay paste 1/3 cup of feta cheese cup of canola oil Dash of salt Ingredients for the chicken: 3 pounds of chicken 3 Tbsp. of smoked paprika 2 Tbsp. of ground cumin 1 Tbsp. of garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. of lime juice 4 Tbsp. of canola oil 1 tsp. of black pepper tsp. of salt cup of cilantro, chopped cup of water Directions: 1. of salt cup of cilantro, chopped cup of water Directions: 1.
Prepare the verde. Add all of the ingredients for the verde except for the salt and canola oil. Pulse well until chopped. Slowly stream in the canola oil and continue to blend until smooth. Season with a dash of salt. 2. 2.
Prepare the Amarillo. In a blender, add in all of the ingredients for the Amarillo, except for the canola oil and dash of salt. Pulse until finely chopped. Slowly stream in the canola oil and continue to blend until smooth. Season with a dash of salt and set aside. 3.
In a bowl, add in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Season with a dash of salt and black pepper. Spread this mix over the chicken. Cover and set the chicken aside to rest for 1 hour. 4. 5. 5.
In a Dutch oven set over medium to high heat, add in 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Add in the chicken and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned on all sides. 6. Cover and transfer into the oven to bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove the cover and continue to bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes. 7.
Remove and rest for 10 minutes. 8. Serve with the aji Amarillo and verde.
Peruvian Beef Saltado
This filling beef Peruvian dish is a typical staple in many Peruvian households. Served with rice or tortillas, this is a dish that will please all who try it. of vegetable oil 1 pounds of flank steak, thinly sliced Dash of salt and black pepper 1 red onion, sliced into quarters and thinly sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 tsp. of soy sauce 1 Tbsp. of red wine vinegar Directions: 1. of red wine vinegar Directions: 1.
In a wok set over medium to high heat, add in the vegetable oil. 2. Season the flank steak with a dash of salt and black pepper. Add into the wok. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. 3. 3.
In the wok, add in the red onion quarters, chopped tomato and minced garlic. Stir well to mix. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft. 4. Place the beef back into the wok. 5. 5.
Add in the soy sauce and red vinegar. Season with a dash of salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute. 6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Peruvian Lomo Saltado
This is one of Perus most popular dishes that can be made stop.
It is a traditional Peruvian dish that is topped off with sliced steak with a spicy aji sauce drizzled over the top. Makes: 4 servings Total Prep Time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 pound of sirloin steak, sliced thinly Dash of salt and black pepper 3 Tbsp. of vegetable oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced 3 plum tomatoes, cut into slices 2 Tbsp. of soy sauce 3 Tbsp. of red wine vinegar 1/3 cup of beef stock 2 tsp. of salt Directions: 1. of salt Directions: 1.
Season the sirloin steak slices with a dash of salt and black pepper. 2. In a bowl, add in the soy sauce, red wine vinegar, beef stock and ground cumin. Stir well to mix. 3. In a saucepan set over high heat, add in the vegetable oil.
Add in the seasoned steak slices. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Remove and set aside. 4. In the same pan, add in the sliced onion. 5. 5.
Add in the tomatoes and continue to cook for an additional minute. 6. Pour in the soy sauce mix. Season with a dash of salt and black pepper. Remove from heat. 7.
Add in the cooked French fries and toss well to mix. 8. Add in the chopped cilantro and sliced green onions. Set aside. 9. Prepare the sauce.
In a food processor, add the lettuce, jalapenos, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, the head of chopped cilantro and a dash of salt. Pulse on the highest setting until smooth in consistency. 10. Drizzle the sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Peruvian Ceviche