Peruvian Recipes

These are some of the traditional Peruvian dishes that I learned to cook from my mom—drinks, soups, appetizers, main courses and desserts. After transitioning to a plant-based diet, I started a collection of vegan Peruvian recipes.

Drinks
	Chicha Morada Peruvian purple corn drink spiced with cinnamon, cloves, fruits, and lime juice
Appetizers
	Tiradito Nikkei Peruvian style sashimi, thin slices of fish swimming in a spicy sea of citrus
	Ceviche Clasico The godfather of the Ceviche Family, the Classic Ceviche
	Leche de Tigre Sea Foam A molecular version of tiger’s milk from ceviche
	Papa a la Huancaina Peruvian potato salad with a spicy aji amarillo and queso freso dressing
	Shrimp Anticuchos with Chimichurri Peruvian shrimp kebabs marinated with aji panca, vinegar, and lime juice
	Causa Limeña Peruvian spicy mashed potatoes with aji amarillo and topped with a tuna salad
	Salsa Criolla Red onions pickled with vinegar, spices, and lime juice
	Tabbouleh de Quinua Tabbouleh with quinoa, onions, parsley, mint, and lime juice
	Empanadas de Carne Baked pastries with savory beef filling
	Empanadas de Espinaca Baked pastries with savory spinach filling
	Peruvian Pot Pie Small pot pie, baked in a ramekin, with a spicy lamb filling and empanda crust
	Pan con Chicharron Braised pork sandwich with pickled onions, sweet potatoes, and cilantro
Soups
	Sopa Wantan A Chinese-Peruvian soup with chicken stock, ginger, and pork dumplings
	Caldo de Choros Peruvian steamed mussels soup
	Parihuela Peruvian seafood soup with cod, seabass, aji panca, and ginger
	Gazpacho Chilled tomato purée soup
	Chupe de Camarones Shrimp chowder with aji amarillo sofrito
Main Courses
	Aji de Gallina Peruvian pulled chicken stew with creamy aji amarillo sauce
	Peruvian Arroz con Pollo Peruvian rice and chicken cooked in spicy aji amarillo and cilantro sauce
	Arroz con Mariscos Peruvian paella with shrimp, mussels, squid and a spicy aji amarillo sofrito
	Juane de Arroz con Pollo A version of Arroz con Pollo that is served in the Amazon of Peru
	Sudado de Pescado Criollo Peruvian steamed fish cooked in fish stock base with onions and aji amarillo
	Sudado de Pescado Chifa Chinese-Peruvian steamed fish drizzled with a soy and ginger sauce
	Tallarin Saltado Chifa Chinese-Peruvian shrimp and vegetables stir fry with noodles, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil
	Lomo Saltado Chinese-Peruvian beef stir-fry with onions, tomatoes, and french fries
	Seco de Cordero Peruvian lamb stew slow cooked in a spicy aji amarillo and cilantro sauce
	Pachamanca a la Olla Stove top version of a dish from the Andes where meat and potatoes are cooked in an earthen oven with hot rocks and herbs
	Cau Cau A traditional tripe stew with aji amarillo sofrito, potatoes, and mint
	Escabeche de Pescado Peruvian pickled fish, pan fried, served cold in a sweet and sour pickling sauce with onions and sweet potatoes
	Escabeche de Pollo Peruvian pickled chicken with onions, carrots, and celery in a sweet and sour stock with aji panca
	Arroz Chaufa Chinese-Peruvian fried rice with chicken, ginger, soy sauce, and cilantro
	Carapulcra Peruvian papa seca & pork stew, peanuts, hot peppers, cinnamon, cloves, and anise
	Purple Corn Peruvian Paella Shrimps, mussles, and rice cooked with purple corn elixir and an aji amarillo sofrito
	Tallarin con Pollo A classic Italian-Peruvian dish, seared and poached chicken thighs served over pasta with a red sauce purée of tomatoes, onions, carrots, red peppers, and celery, topped with parmesan cheese
Desserts
	Purple Corn Mousse A molecular version of chicha morada, a purple corn drink
	Arroz con Leche Peruvian milk and rice pudding spiced with cinnamon and orange zest
	Pisco Sour Marshmallows A bite-size molecular mixology version of the National Drink of Peru
	Suspiro Limeño A creamy custard topped with a meringue cloud
	Pisco Balls A Peruvian take on the traditional Bourbon Balls, with Pisco and Peruvian raw sugar syrup
	Manjar Blanco Bonbons Peruvian custard bonbons dusted with cinnamon
	Panettone Bread Pudding Bread pudding made with the born-in-Italy Christmas bread, Panettone
	Quinua con Leche Quinoa milk pudding spiced with star anise
	Frejol Colado Sweet black bean and milk pudding
	Mazamorra Morada Peruvian purple corn pudding thickened with sweet potato flour
	Peruvian Alfajores Caramel cookie sandwich dusted with powedered sugar
	Pionono Sponge cake rolled and filled with manjar blanco caramel
	Empanadas de Manzana Baked pastries filled with baked apple slices spiced with sugar, cinnamon, and cloves
	Chicha Morada Sorbet Peruvian purple corn sorbet garnished with fruit, orange zest, and mint
	Chicha Morada en Gelatina Peruvian purple corn jello shots with suspended apples and cinnamon dust