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19 recipes

Choros a la Chalaca

Peruvian mussels steamed with garlic and salt, chilled in their half shells and topped with a raw salsa of plum tomato, habanero, red onion, lime and cilantro. A one-hand cocktail snack, bright and fiery.

PeruvianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: garlic cloves

HB-18309 · Hand-built original

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Cilantro Pisco Smash

A bright Peruvian pisco cocktail muddled with fresh cilantro, lemon and lime juice and a touch of simple syrup. Shaken hard over ice, it pours herbal, tart and subtly sweet.

PeruvianMakes 2212 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

HB-18291 · Hand-built original

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Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef Stir-Fry)

Lomo saltado is a classic Peruvian beef stir-fry made with thin strips of seared sirloin, red onion, and tomato, tossed in a soy-vinegar sauce and served over rice with crispy French fries. It comes together in about 30 minutes and is one of the easiest ways to start cooking Peruvian food at home.

PeruvianDinner, Main Course30 minServes 41197 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-1379 · Hand-built original

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Peruvian Ceviche

Peruvian Ceviche is a Peruvian summer, appetizers, main dish built around potato. Ready in 1 h 30 min.

PeruvianSummer, appetizers, main dish1 hr 30 min2 - 4 serving(s)107 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-1718 · Hand-built original

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Peruvian Chicken

This Peruvian roast chicken is a classic recipe made with chicken pieces marinated in beer and lime juice, and served with an authentic aji verde sauce. Best of all, it's completely doable on a weeknight.

PeruvianMains1 hrServes 4803 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-1719 · Hand-built original

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Peruvian Chicken

This Peruvian chicken is a whole chicken marinated in a zesty variety of herbs and spices, then roasted to golden brown perfection. Serve your chicken with a creamy green sauce on the side, and watch the rave reviews come in!

PeruvianMain3 hr 40 minServes 6373 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-1724 · Hand-built original

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Peruvian Chicken with Chile Sauces

Peruvian spit-roasted chicken, or Pollo a la Brasa, is an iconic South American dish, and this grilled version delivers flavorful, tender, and juicy chicken every time. The two accompanying sauces featuring ají amarillo and ají rocoto chilies offer hot and tangy counterpoints.

Peruvian2 hr1 servings2254 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-1725 · Hand-built original

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Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

Chicken thighs or breasts baked in cumin, smoked paprika and jalapeño at high heat, served with a blended cilantro, yogurt and lime green sauce and chunks of mango and avocado.

PeruvianMain course0 minServes 6370 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-7895 · Hand-built original

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Picarones

Picarones is a Peruvian dessert built around squash. It takes 4 h 30 min in total and serves 52. It pairs well with coffee and vanilla ice cream.

PeruvianDessert4 hr 30 minServes 5257 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: squash

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-0006 · Hand-built original

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Pisco Sour

Peru's signature sour: grape-brandy pisco and fresh lime under a silky pasteurized egg-white cap, dry-shaken then shaken cold, with three drops of bitters dotted on the foam.

PeruvianDrink5 minMakes 1171 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: pisco

Pairs well with: ceviche, lomo saltado, grilled seafood

HB-18703 · Hand-built original

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Seco de Pato

Peruvian duck legs braised in a dark cilantro, ají amarillo and pilsner sauce with potato, carrot and peas. A swirl of sweet potato purée enriched with cream and butter softens the stew's gentle heat.

Peruvian2 servings634 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-18285 · Hand-built original

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