Tacu Tacu is the Peruvian version of refried beans and rice—a simple, nutritious, and savory combination that just about anyone can make. In fact, my earliest memory or this dish was when one morning my dad surprised us by making Tacu Tacu for brunch using left overs. Read more →
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Chinese-Peruvian Fried Rice
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Steamed Rice 101: Arroz
Did you know that almost every Peruvian entreé comes with a side of rice, and in some cases potatoes too? Potatoes, of course, are indigenous to Peru, but rice was brought to South America by the Europeans. I often enjoy that warm double-starch fusion, specially in one of my favorite dishes — Lomo Saltado, a beef and french fries stir… Read more →
Arroz con Leche
Arroz con Leche, Milk Rice Pudding
Arroz con Leche, or milk rice pudding, is truly a dessert of the world. Though it likely originated in Spain or the Middle East, it is popular in many cultures and each adds to this dish a particular flavor or ingredient. In Lima, it is believed that this dish was made popular by nuns at the Convent of Santa Clara, which was founded in 1606.
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